Elgin Area Chamber Of Commerce: EIGERlab Welcomes Board

Press release from the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce:

August 11, 2021

August 1, 2021 EIGERlab serves the region with leading edge business and engineering support services targeting physical and digital product-based initiatives. Whether you're a new or existing entrepreneur, inventor, start-up or an existing company interested in innovation, EIGERlab is a regional resource for commercialization and growth. Land . Launch . Learn . Grow www.EIGERlab.org www.EIGERlab.org EIGER welcomes new Advisory Board Members Teresa Beach-Shelow- Pres. Josh Berg- VP Chris Agnitsch- Treasurer Joe Goral- Secretary Stacy Bernardi Bryan Davis Kevin Holdmann Diane James Jonathon Rothmeyer Thom Shelow Ron Soave Bianca Thai For more information please call our office at 815-965-3522 or visit us at www.eigerlab.org COMPASS RESOURCE GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE FOR ENTREPRENEURS, CREATORS & INNOVATORS August 9, 2021 (BOONE COUNTY, IL) – Growth Dimensions Economic Development, Transform Rockford, EIGERlab, Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce, Rockford Chamber of Commerce, and Illinois Small Business Development (SBDC), along with area resource organizations, launched an entrepreneur resource guide known as COMPASS. COMPASS provides a holistic view of resources available for entrepreneurs. The document is divided into three primary audiences: Concept/Start-Up, Established and All Businesses. Each resource organization is also identified by specialties provided, such as Financial Consulting, Internships / Student Programs, Legal Services, Manufacturing / Logistics, Marketing / Sales, Mentoring / Counseling, Networking / Events, Planning / Management, Research & Development (R&D) / Commercialization, Regulatory Compliance, Selling to Government & Corporations, Space Usage, Workforce / HR / Talent, and serving Minorities & Women. Regional partners from Boone, Winnebago, and Stephenson Counties and surrounding communities spent several months working with local and national organizations to develop this comprehensive resource that will guide entrepreneurs throughout their business lifecycle. For information please visit https://www.mybizcompass.com ___________________________________________________________________________________ SCORE | For the Life of Your Business! SCORE is the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, with more than 10,000 volunteers in 300 chapters Being a SCORE volunteer is a way to give back to your community, connect with business owners and pass on your knowledge to the next generation of entrepreneurs in your community Seeking: Mentors & Subject Matter Experts to counsel in the Northern Illinois Region Interested? Contact Ed |  ed.lichtenstein@scorevolunteer.org

• Modest commitment of time and energy. You have complete control. 
• Use your business knowledge and experience to pay it forward.

SCORE is a 501C(3) national volunteer organization, dedicated to helping small business start, grow and develop. All volunteers are some combination of entrepreneur, executive, manager or professional. We provide free mentoring services to small businesses and entrepreneurs and offer to the community workshops and panel discussions on relevant business topics. A Rockford area chapter is being started and we are seeking Volunteers to join us in this exciting project. Your efforts and contributions will play a significant role in the development of a vibrant business community in northwest Illinois. Intrigued? Check us out on foxvalley.score.org or call (610) 312-9765 for more information. Current News: Learn How To Use Linkedin For Business When : Thursday August 12 Time: 3:00-4:00 pm Where: Virtual Linkedin is more than just a place to find a job; it is a massive Branding Tool. Not using Linkedin to market your Product or Service can lead to Sales Prevention, utilizing Linkedin as a Marketing platform will lead to Sales Enablement because people use Linkedin to make buying decisions. This Webinar will address the most common pitfalls of using Linkedin, and how to avoid those pitfalls to grow your business. The Facilitator for this Webinar is Tajuana Ross, who is widely known as the 'The Linkedin Professor '. She is also the CEO of Get Over Yourself Career &Life Coaching,Inc., a #1 Best Selling Author , an Award Winning Speaker, an Award Winning Certified Branding Coach & Linkedin Ghostwriter To The Stars. Tajuana is also recognized as one of the Top 50 Most Influential Women in Business by VIP Global Magazine . Tajuana is sought after for teaching Experts how to be seen as influencers in the marketplace, without being famous. To learn more click here. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Have a product idea in either DeKalb, Elgin, Naperville, Schaumburg or St. Charles? We can assist! EIGERlab is pleased to offer hours at the DeKalb County Business Incubator,  Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce,  NIU-Naperville, Fox.Build,  and Harper Community College in Schaumburg Our expanded coverage is due to an increased demand from the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), SCORE mentors and business development professionals in the Chicagoland area. We've made it easier for innovators, startups, and small businesses to receive the assistance they need to turn their ideas into products... EIGERlab's Center for Product Development (C4PD) saves you time and money by coming to you. Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce/Elgin Development Group 31 South Grove Avenue Elgin, Illinois 60120 Innovation DuPage 535 Duane St Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 SBDC- Harper College Harper Professional Center 650 E. Higgins Rd, Suite 18 N Schaumburg, IL 60173 NIU Naperville 1120 E Diehl Rd. Naperville, IL 60563 Fox.Build 11 E Main St St. Charles, IL 60174 DeKalb County Business Incubator Community Outreach Building 2500 N. Annie Glidden Rd., Ste. F DeKalb, IL 60115 To make an appointment, please contact us at 815.965.3522 or sales@eigerlab.org . The C4PD is a full-service product development center that will manage the product development cycle from the idea, to design, to prototyping, to manufacturing, packaging, and shipment to customers. The C4PD staff is ready, willing and able to assist with any step in the process with which you need help. EIGERlab is a centrally located, state-of-the-art mixed-use incubator serving the region with leading-edge business, engineering and product development support services. Whether you're a new or existing entrepreneur, inventor, start-up, or a privately held company interested in growth or transition, EIGERlab is the region's one-stop resource for accelerating revenues and profits. Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE)  ____________________________________________________ The Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE) is a program of NIU's Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development, located at NIU-Rockford. NICNE has worked to strengthen area nonprofits for the past fifteen years by providing capacity building, training, technical assistance and resource support to organizations within northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Its mission is to promote and grow innovation, excellence and social impact. Available services and training include: Education including board training, the Certificate in Nonprofit Management courses, and special workshops and programs. Customized services include collective impact work, strategic planning, customized board training, and consultant services including grant writing and business planning. Resources available include: nonprofit best practices, policies and procedures, employee handbooks, and 501 (c) (3) development. NICNE believes in investing in people and organizations that make communities in our area safer, healthier, and more vibrant. We do so by providing training opportunities, which help nonprofits successfully achieve their missions. As the region's primary resource for nonprofit capacity and movement building, we encourage collaboration and best practices that result in a strong, vibrant nonprofit sector demonstrating significant social impact. Current News: Date: Tuesday Wednesday Aug 25 Time: 8:30-10 a.m. Where: NIU Rockford A strong communications strategy is essential to strong organizational performance. Mark will help you refine your communications to increase impact, and share ideas on how to build relationships with journalists to make sure your story gets heard. In this highly interactive session, you’ll learn:

• What makes news;
• The right way to explain your mission to a mass audience;
• How data can be turned into interesting news stories; and
• How to build relationships with the journalists who can tell your story to the community.

Mark will use his expertise to help you to refine your communications and marketing strategy, build relationships, and plan for publishing material for diverse audiences. To learn more click here. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Illinois Small Business Development Center _____________________________________________ No matter the size of your business, the IL SBDC network can provide guidance: Business Planning Legal Structure Sales Strategic Marketing Accounting Finance Commercialization Social Media Human Resources/Training The SBDC in Rockford is developing an Education, Execution and Entrepreneurial partnership with the Rockford Public Library that will entail online courses and live classes for launching and growth business orientation. For more information, please contact us: SBDC@RockfordChamber.com 815.316.4301 or 815.566.1953 |  website ‌ The Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Rockford Chamber of Commerce provide a vast array of technical assistance to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. ​ Based on client needs, local business trends and individual business requirements, SBDC's customize their services to meet the evolving needs of the hundreds of small businesses in the communities in which they are located. ​ Benefits of contacting your local SBDC include: ​ · No cost, one-on-one, confidential business advising · Virtual Business Advising · Training programs & workshops designed for small businesses · Professional referral network · Accesing Capital · Technology Development · Lifelong business partners To learn more click here What Works Podcasts The Thinker What Works Podcast features timely stories from young entrepreneurs, seasoned executives,  and industry leaders.  LET'S BUILD A ROCKFORD NETWORK Click here  for the entire list of Thinker podcasts Entrepreneurial Events :  g ener8tor ener8tor is a nationally ranked company that runs programs to support startups from inception to scale. gener8tor’s turnkey platform for t he creative economy connects startup founders, musicians, artists, investors, universities and corporations. The gener8tor platform includes pre-accelerators, accelerators, corporate programming, conferences and fellowships. To learn more about gener8tor click here. Contact us! If you need assistance in developing a product or questions on where to start, c ontact Mike Cobert, Director of the Center for Product Development, at 815.965.3522. EIGERlab Center for Product Development, 5299 Zenith Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111 | 815.965.3522 EIGERlab | 5299 Zenith Parkway , Loves Park, IL 61111 Unsubscribe tlucenko@elgindevelopment.com Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by info@eigerlab.org powered by info@eigerlab.org Try email marketing for free today! Try email marketing for free today!

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