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The Seventh Annual Small Business Week 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. NaperLaunch members may reserve space at the Showcase to put their business on display, meet local residents as they visit the Pitch Competition Finals and other library visitors on a busy Satruday. Registration and reservation information is available on the NaperLaunch website. Small Business Week program details published in the May Special Edition Newsletter and the website.
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Get NaperLaunch Member Benefits
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Members of NaperLaunch become part of an exclusive startup community with member benefits, such as access to a free coworking space up to 12 hours a day, access to a private conference room for client meetings or conference calls, and access to the NaperLaunch Academy.
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Join in the experience of the Pitch Session and extend your appreciation for making an effective pitch. NaperLaunch participants 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 May 30, 2019.
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SCORE Women's Business Roundtable
Wednesday, May 1, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
95th Street Library Meeting Room C
A moderated open discussion for women business owners. The roundtable addresses challenges faced by women entrepreneurs, start-ups and business owners. Gain new insights, different perspectives and new techniques.
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No-Fluff Facebook Marketing - Part 1
Thursday, May 2, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
In Part 1 of Facebook Marketing, participants will learn how to: Determine if Facebook is the right platform for their business. Avoid the biggest mistakes business owners make when doing Facebook marketing. Understand the capabilities of Facebook advertising and maximize return on ad spend. Measure the performance of Facebook ad campaigns. Optimize a business Facebook page. Colin Gonsalves of CG Digital Marketing will be the presenter.
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SCORE Business Roundtable
Thursday, May 9, 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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No-Fluff Facebook Marketing - Part 2
Thursday, May 16, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Nichols Library Program Room
In Part 2 of Facebook Marketing, participants will learn how to: Create Facebook Ads. Gain insights using Facebook tools. Use Facebook Messenger chatbots for conversational marketing. Colin Gonsalves of CG Digital Marketing will be the presenter.
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Instagram - Part 1
Wednesday, May 8, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
In Part 1 of Instagram Marketing, participants will learn how to: Create and execute strategic goals using the Instagram platform.Optimize posts to attract followers. Test messaging and learn from metrics to improve engagement. Presented by Lindsay Harmon, Adult Services Librarian at Naperville Public Library.
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Instagram - Part 2
Wednesday, May 22, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
In Part 2 of Instagram Marketing, participants will learn how to: Connect with their audience using Instagram Stories. Incorporate video content, including IGTV, into their overall Instagram strategy. Use Instagram Ads to reach audiences, engage followers, and promote products/services. Presented by Lindsay Harmon, Adult Services Librarian at Naperville Public Library.
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