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BUSINESS
Social Media for Your Business
Tuesday, August 11 | noon | in-person
Discover practical strategies for building an online presence, connecting with your audience, and using major platforms effectively to increase visibility and support your business goals. Presenter: Mike Rataj, owner of BulbBrain Creative.
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Small Business Networking Group
Wednesday, August 12 | 8 am | in-person
Local businesses coming together monthly to find out what it is they do and what do they need from one another. Small Business Spotlight: Donna Teagle, Floor Coverings International.  Wheaton Public Library provides the space and most importantly the coffee and donuts.
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CAREER
Interview IQ Builder
Thursday, August 6 | 10:30 am | in-person
Enhance your interview skills through realistic simulations, personalized feedback, and strategic insights, ensuring you approach every opportunity with confidence and expertise. In partnership with People's Resource Center.
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Resume Review Drop-in
Wednesday, August 19 | 10 am | in-person
Receive personalized resume assistance and professional guidance to navigate your job search with confidence. In partnership with Goodwill Workforce Connection Center. No registration required.
 
 
 
Redefining Ageism
Tuesday, August 25 | 10:30 am | in-person
Explore strategies to address age-related bias in the job search by strengthening your personal brand, showcasing relevant skills, and positioning your experience as a competitive advantage in today’s workforce. In partnership with People's Resource Center. 
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LIFELONG LEARNING
Keys to Confidence
Tuesday, August 4 | 10:30 am | in-person
Learn how credibility and presence combine to help you communicate with confidence, clarity, and impact. Presenter: Tiffany Olson, Communication Coach.
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Tips to Becoming Unstuck
Wednesday, August 20 | 10 am | in-person
Learn simple and applicable ways to get yourself out of whatever is preventing you from moving forward and back into productive action. Presenter: Rob Hinds, Owner of Raise Your Lid Consulting.
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Are You LinkedIn?
Wednesday, August 26 | 10:30 am | n-person
Bring your laptop or phone to this interactive class and learn how to get the most out of your LinkedIn profile. Ingrid Becton, PCC, President, GWStreetPartners leads this class.
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ONLINE RESOURCE
Reference Solutions
Directory of 50 million businesses and 150 million residents. Find phone numbers, addresses, consumer data and health care listings. Build marketing and mailing lists. 
  
NEW BOOKS
               80,000 Hours: How to Have a Fulfilling Career That Does Good by Benjamin Todd
       Start with Yourself: A New Vision for Work & Life by Emma Grede
Becoming the Warrior: Harnessing Your Inner Strength to Silence Self-Doubt by Jenn Donahue
 
STUDY AND MEETING ROOMS
Reserve a private study room (2-10 people) or meeting room (10-25 people) by calling
(630) 868-7520 or go online with a WPL library card.
 
ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATION
Schedule an hour session with the Ignite Business & Career Specialist, Tricia Swanstrom, to see how our resources can help better serve your business, career, and lifelong learning.
Email: tswanstrom@wheatonlibrary.org
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Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross St., Wheaton, Illinois 60187
630-668-1374

https://www.wheatonlibrary.org/