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The NaperLaunch Academy curriculum is offered in two 4-week series, Starting a Business and Growing a Business. Participants are expected to attend all four sessions and complete homework assignments outside of class. These series will be offered on a quarterly basis. |
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Starting a Business SeriesWednesdays, September 21 - October 12, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.Nichols Library, NaperLaunch Coworking SpaceAttendees will learn to use a lean business model canvas to develop their business concept, develop a unique value proposition and determine funding strategies and sources, pricing models and break-even analysis.
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BIG NEWS! The SCORE/NaperLaunch Women's Business Roundtable is joining forces with the SCORE Chicago Women's Council and merging our groups. Beginning in September, we will be having joint virtual meetings once a month.
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Women in Business and Leadership Panel Discussion Thursday, September 8, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Online Join us for a panel discussion that brings together dynamic, leading female mentors, business leaders and professionals to share their personal, business, and professional experiences, lessons and insights as women in leadership roles—each with different areas of expertise (entrepreneurship, finance, medicine, nonprofit, marketing, science and sales) and perspectives of what it takes to succeed in business and in life. Presented in conjunction with SCORE Chicago. This program is being held virtually via Zoom. Register with SCORE directly. |
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Customer Relationship Management Thursday, September 29, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Online Learn how to track interactions and information flow between your business and your customers with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Presenter Bob Starinsky will explain how to select the correct CRM tool for your business and use it to generate, manage and nurture leads, streamline sales and marketing processes and maintain and manage customer relationships. Presented in conjunction with SCORE Fox Valley. This program is being held virtually via Zoom. Register with SCORE directly.
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New to NaperLaunch? Schedule a one-on-one orientation to the library’s business resources. Contact Business Librarian Lindsay Harmon by email at lharmon@naperville-lib.org or by phone at (630) 637-6312 to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment.
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Looking for a place to work? Look no further than the Nichols Library! The NaperLaunch coworking space is a shared workspace where entrepreneurs and small business owners can take phone calls, talk with other coworkers, and plug in laptops or other electronic devices. It is located near a wide selection of office equipment and computers with Microsoft Office for public use. The coworking space is free, and no library card or reservation is necessary. |
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