Chicago Small Business Expo

Chicago's Largest & Only B2B Small Business Trade Show
Thursday, April 24, 10 am to 5 pm; Navy Pier
The Chicago Small Business Expo brings together thousands of business owners and decision-makers to network, attend business critical workshops, build new business relationships and shop from vendors that provide unique products & services. Start-up to a Fortune 500, this is a highly anticipated annual event that every business must attend!  Registration is free.

Upcoming events at EPL

Legal, Financial and Insurance Aspects of Protecting Your Business Against Risk

Tuesday, April 22, 6 pm, Third Floor Seminar Room, Main Library
A panel of experts will discuss legal risks to small business, including those related to form of business, compliance, registrations and filings, communications, contracts, website issues, managing relationships, classifying employees and independent contractors, and capturing and protecting intellectual property.  Additionally, you will learn about the type of insurance your business will need, including liability umbrella, data breech, key man and other forms of insurance; and how to budget for insurance, prepare for taxes, and value your business. Registration is requested. Register online, or call the Reference Desk at 847-448-8630. 

Mergent Intellect Training

Thursday, April 24, 12 noon, Community Meeting Room, Main Library
Mergent Intellect is a database that provides basic facts on over 20 million North American companies and over 70 million global companies, including company locations; estimated sales and numbers of employees; industry analyses; Dun & Bradstreet data including D-U-N-S identifier numbers, credit ratings, and corporate “family tree” details; and executive contacts and biographies.  Join Mergent trainer, Tevis Vandergriff, as he introduces you to the various ways Intellect can help you in your business research.  Lunch will be provided.  Register online, or call the Reference Desk at 847-448-8630.