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The seventh Annual Small Business Week will be May 6-11, 2019. A series of workshops and meetups will be held Monday through Thursday evenings. The finals of the Business Plan and Pitch Competition will be held on Saturday, May 11, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Also on Saturday, the NaperLaunch Small Business Showcase will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Startups wanting to compete in the Business Plan and Pitch Competition for significant cash can find rules on our website. Registration and reservation information is available on the NaperLaunch website.
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Join in the experience of the Pitch Session and extend your appreciation for making an effective pitch. After attending the monthly pitch training sessions entrepreneurs have the opportunity to practice making a pitch in a safe environment. Pitchers learn through feedback how to improve and strengthen their pitch. Observers learn from the experiences of others. The next Pitch Session will be January 31, 2019. To register to pitch, please access the library's events calendar at
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Receive customized assistance from a SCORE Mentor to help start and expand your business. Two sessions every Thursday night in the NaperLaunch Conference Room at either 7:00 or 8:00 p.m. For an Appointment: |
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SCORE Women's Business Roundtable
Wednesday, February 6, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Nomura / Meeting Room C
Women business owners, startups and entrepreneurs come together each month to discuss business challenges and opportunities. Don't do business all alone! Use this group as your advisory team and learn how to overcome the many challenges of entrepreneurship. This is 90 minutes of discussion and interaction that will make you a better entrepreneur. Come join us!
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Meetup: Content Marketing - Part 1
Thursday, February 7, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
In two meetups this month, participants will: 1. Learn the importance of understanding customer needs; 2. Learn the importance of identifying customer decision making triggers; 3. Learn how to use market insights to create valuable content; 4. Learn the different types of content; 5. Learn the various optional vehicles for delivery of online content. Alexis Rago of Marketing Mana LLC will be presenting.
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The Pitch Session
Thursday, February 14, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
This program has been rescheduled from January 31. Want to practice your pitch? This is your opportunity to participate in a pitch session by making a 10-minute pitch or observing others and offering feedback. Pitchers can choose from three optional pitch formats: Request funding for growth of your business, Pitch for a strategic partner, make a sales pitch for your product or service. No registration needed to observe and give feedback at this meet up.
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SCORE Women's Business Roundtable
Wednesday, February 20, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Nomura / Meeting Room C
Women business owners, startups and entrepreneurs come together each month to discuss business challenges and opportunities. Don't do business all alone! Use this group as your advisory team and learn how to overcome the many challenges of entrepreneurship. This is 90 minutes of discussion and interaction that will make you a better entrepreneur. Come join us!
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Meetup: Content Marketing Part 2
Thursday, February 21, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Second of two meetups on this topic. This is a continuation of the same learning outcomes as part 1. Alexis Rago of Marketing Mana LLC will be presenting.
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SCORE Business Roundtable
Thursday, February 28, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
A moderated open discussion addressing issues faced by the entrepreneurs and business owners who attend. Use this roundtable discussion as an advisory group to gain new insights, different perspectives and new techniques. Participants come away better prepared to startup or manage a business.
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Marketplace Analysis - Part 1
Wednesday, February 6, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
In part 1, participants will: 1. Learn how to validate product/audience fit; 2. Learn how to confirm product/market fit; 3. Learn communications concepts to complete the product/market/audience fit. Presented by Byron Stanger.
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Marketplace Analysis - Part 2
Wednesday, February 27, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Participants will: 1. Learn how to properly price a product/service; 2. Learn how to position a company based on marketplace analysis. Presented by Byron Stanger.
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