Calendar of Classes, Workshops, Events


All workshops, classes and events hosted by the Entrepreneur & Business Center (EBC) are at no-cost to the community. New, future and established business owners are invited to sign up for these events-- and are perfect networking opportunities.

By participating in these no-cost offerings, you can learn: 

  • How to start your business
  • Marketing and social media
  • Financing
  • Accounting
  • Insurance
  • And much more!

Workshops, Events and Classes


Business Strategy & Decision-Making for Entrepreneurs & Professionals

This 4-part workshop series tackles the difficult decisions surrounding business start-up, choices about priorities and productivity, alongside key individual decisions related to business risks and goals. Discover the impact and value your decisions bring to your customers.

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business Strategy Development
  • Executing Your Strategy

April 30th, May 7th, 14th & 21st
Tuesdays from 9:00AM - 10:30AM

Joliet Junior College - City Center Campus
235 N. Chicago Street 
Joliet, IL 60432

 

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JJC Business Symposium: Leading Through Change and Transition

Date: Friday, April 26

Time: 8am - Noon

Location: Romeoville Campus: 1125 W Romeo Rd

Cost: $10 per attendee (Ticket cost includes complimentary breakfast)

This professional development event was born of the necessity to address the diverse needs of the local business community. With a dedicated track for small businesses and targeted breakout sessions aimed at larger institutions, attendees will gain insights and tools for the intricate challenges and evolving demands of today's workforce landscape. Our objective is to curate an enriching environment where business leaders, HR professionals and small business owners can forge meaningful connections, acquire valuable insights, and access supportive resources to navigate through periods of growth and adaptation.

Keynote address:

Strategic Thinking: Crafting Your Personal & Professional Roadmap
Presented by Dr. Brian Thompson, clinical professor in DePaul University’s Department of Economics, director for the DePaul Economics Undergraduate Program and founder of Black & Essington Solutions, a business development and strategic advisory firm.

VIEW EVENT AGENDA HERE
 

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