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Small Business Week at Lake Forest Library
Join us for two events in support of small businesses and local entrepreneurs!
According to the Small Business Administration, there are 1.2 million small businesses in Illinois, which comprise 99.6 percent of Illinois businesses and 2.5 million employees. Lake Forest, with its five business districts, two train stations, easy access from major roads, and supportive Chamber of Commerce, is an excellent place to do business, both large and small!
National Small Business Week is May 5–11. Get a head start celebrating at Lake Forest Library with events on April 29 and 30. Have questions afterward? Set up an appointment with the Business Research Librarian.
Business Writing is Creative Writing
Monday, April 29, at 7:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm for networking.)
In this workshop, discover inventive ways to find and share your business story. Through a series of exercises—borrowing techniques from creative writing, innovation, and improvisation—you will draft and refine a message about your business.
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Entrepreneurial Tales featuring Phil Gayter
Tuesday, April 30, at 7:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm for networking.)
Join us to hear the business startup story of a local business owner! In this inaugural Entrepreneurial Tales event, hear how Phil Gayter started and grew his business, BRANDSTORM.
Register for one or both programs at www.lakeforestlibrary.org/sbw.
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Business Research Appointments
Appointments last 30–45 minutes and can help with things such as:
- Setting up a GoFundMe page
- Answering questions about your social media pages and setting up a website
- Discovering what business resources are available at the Library
- Understanding how to use online resources and databases at the Library
- Help with a research question, such as learning more about business rankings, finding leads, or learning about local demographics.
Call 847.810.4612 to schedule. Make a business research appointment between April 29 and May 10 and also get a tour of the Library!
Don't forget to also participate in National Small Business Week, May 5–11, through the Small Business Administration or Crain's Chicago Business.