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Start Your Own Business Panels

The Second Annual Start Your Own Business Panels are Tuesdays, October 14 and 21 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Glen Ellyn Public Library.

The first panel, Nuts and Bolts of Starting a Business, is on October 14. Hear from a panel of professionals who help people start up and advance their businesses. Learn about legal, insurance, financing, IT, and accounting considerations. The panelists include Charles Wentworth from The Law Office of Lofgren & Wentworth, PC.; Jeff Waters from CPA Business Consulting; Will Grosch from Community Bank; Rob Kelley from Country Financial; and Rose Southard from Rational Technologies.

The second panel, Types of Businesses, is on October 21. Hear from and ask questions of successful business owners of different types on their experiences starting and running their enterprises. Also hear from social media marketing and resource experts. The panelists include Sue Martin from TMC Squared; Jill Foucre from Marcel’s Culinary Experience; Sandy Skibinski from Money Mailer; Katie Cass from Massage Envy; and Mary Hanley from My Virtual Service.

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