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CHICAGO SHOWGUIDE May 24th | UIC Forum | Main Hall

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SHOWGUIDE MAY 24, 2018 UIC Forum Main Hall

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WELCOME. SMALL BUSINESS EXPO is the only national B2B trade show, networking event and conference dedicated to small business owners and business decision-makers. You can shop for new products and services that will help your business exceed its goals, attend business critical workshops and network with thousands of other like-minded small business professionals.

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TODAY AT SMALL BUSINESS EXPO Small Business Expo is all about networking and building contacts. We encourage you to attend as many workshops, seminars and networking opportunities as possible.

Exhibitor Hall Check out great products and services provided by the top vendors in the industry to help your business grow and meet its goals.

Speed Networking In these fast-paced and fun 45 minute speed networking sessions, you have 3 minutes to introduce yourself to one person (and listen to the other person’s introduction) and then exchange business cards. At the sound of the gong, it is time to meet the next person. By the end of this networking session, you will have met approximately 15 other business professionals.

Speed Networking is first come, first serve.

Get Dotted® With our new color coded system, networking has never been easier. Upon arrival at the expo, attendees and exhibitors will be provided with colored “Dots” to indicate their industry affiliation.

This is a great tool to break the ice and meet the right people in your field. Get Dotted® and start making those valuable business connections!

Shark Tank Casting Call Give your idea's one minute elevator pitch to the people who cast ABC's hit show, Shark Tank!

Workshops Informative 45-minute long seminars on a variety of topics led by industry pros.

Ask An Expert Get free advice & your most urgent questions answered by leading small business industry experts. We have experts from industries such as PR, SEO, Social Media, Accounting, Web Design and everything in between!

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CHOOSE A COLOR THAT BEST MATCHES YOUR INDUSTRY.

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Business Card Exchange Showcase your business card for all of the attendees in this convenient and central spot.

Meet & Greet Lounge Come take a break, relax and “schmooze” some more in our comfy Meet & Greet Lounge. This is a great place to continue your important conversations and make some new contacts.

Main Stage Presentations Join us for these incredible presentations: 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM: VIP Panel

by Bill Walsh & Friends

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Intro to Online Marketing

by Sixcia Devine, Google

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: How To Find, Fund & Flip Houses In Your Area For Big Profits!

by Armando Montelongo, Real Estate Expert & Celebrity TV Star 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Intro to Online Marketing

by Sixcia Devine, Google

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Public Speaking Master Class Speak Your Way To Success

by Bill Walsh, Founder and CEO of Powerteam International 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Success Dynamics - The 7 Keys To Build An Unstoppable Business!

by Bill Walsh, Founder and CEO of Powerteam International

BANKING INSURANCE REAL ESTATE FINANCE INVESTORS

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING ADVERTISING PR

ARTS ENTERTAINMENT CREATIVE DESIGNERS

WEB SERVICES APPS IT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

FRANCHISES

HEALTHCARE HR EMPLOYEE SERVICES

GOVERNMENT NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATIONS EDUCATION

eCOMMERCE MANUFACTURERS RETAIL DISTRIBUTORS

HOSPITALITY TRAVEL TRANSPORTATION RECREATION

FEATURED PRESENTATIONS ON THE MAIN STAGE

2:30 PM PUBLIC SPEAKING MASTER CLASS How To Monetize Your Message From The Stage

4:30 PM SUCCESS DYNAMICS

BILL WALSH FOUNDER & CEO

The 7 Keys To Build An Unstoppable Business Titanium Sponsor Bill hosts and speaks at events all over the world! His passion is to empower entrepreneurs and business owners to create massive success. He is an accomplished author, speaker, radio personality and movie celebrity. He has a very successful background in finance and marketing. He has spent two decades working with start-ups to major global brands increasing sales, productivity and overall success. For more information, visit www.billwalsh360.com

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AGENDA & WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS Small Business Expo 2018 - Chicago M Main Stage

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MAY 24 • THURSDAY ABC's Hit Show "Shark Tank" Open Casting Call Begins

9:00am – 5:00pm

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9:00am – 5:00pm

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SMALL BUSINESS EXPO Exhibitor Hall Opens

9:30am – 10:15am

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Speed Networking Session 1

9:30am – 10:15am

W 26 Year Old Internet Rockstar Shares How to Make Money Online Speakers: Austin Walsh

If you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner or an inventor UIC Forum (725 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60608) with a great idea you don't want to miss the chance to audition for ABC's hit show SHARK TANK at Small Business Expo 2018 - Dallas. Please arrive between 9am-11am to receive a wristband. You will also need to fill out an application with Shark Tank, further details to come.

UIC Forum (725 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60608)

Tag a SmallBiz Selfie with your colleagues by taking a picture of your group at the entrance to the Expo and posting to your social media with hashtag #smallbizexpo.

Speed Networking

Organized, fast-paced networking where you’ll meet like-minded people, exchange information and discuss strategy.

Workshop Room 3

In this workshop you will learn exactly how to sell your product and services online. You will learn specifically what it takes to build a website that generates more leads and sales. In addition during this session you will also learn some critical drivers to create residual income by selling some of your own intellectual property over the Internet.

9:30am – 10:15am

W Build, Deliver and Close Your Perfect Presentation - To Generate More Leads and Make More Workshop Room 5 Money Speakers: LeAnn Pashina Learn the skill of influential communication and how it will improve your sales and influence with your prospects, clients and other relationships. Sales people who learn to elevate their communication skills to a level of influence experience more success in their sales, client retention and relationships, receive more promotions, and so much more. Influential communication is not simply about the words you use but how they are presented, Choice rhetoric, info and body language can drive relationships and sales. Attend this workshop and learn a few key skills to transform your everyday sales presentations into ones that get the results you want.

9:30am – 10:15am

W Drive More Traffic, Sales, & Qualified Leads Online - Presented By Logical Position Workshop Room 4 Speakers: Kevin Brunner, Jessie H. Experts from Logical Position and Google will show you how to spend less and earn more with your digital marketing. You’ll learn valuable strategies for growing your business with pay-per-click advertising, search engine optimization, and website tracking. By the end of the workshop, you’ll know how to improve your site’s ranking in Google’s search results, and how to use AdWords, Google’s pay-per-click platform. You’ll also know how to gain insights into your customers through Google Analytics.

9:30am – 10:15am

W Entrepreneur & Small Business Marketing Workshop Speakers: Brian Nieves

Workshop Room 2

When you attend this amazing workshop you will learn from a top executive with Powerteam International specifically how to market your company with some of the latest online & offline systems for your business.

Imagine learning 3 key processes to 5-10X your lead flow via the internet and through the power of referrals & Marketing partnerships! Everyone that learns from this speaker discovers that through these concepts they will elevate there success in 30 days or less! It is a must attend!

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AGENDA & WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS 9:30am – 10:15am

W The Quick Cash Flow Fix - Presented By JeanKuhn.com Speakers: Jean Kuhn

Workshop Room 1

The 3 Simple Strategies I Used to Turnaround 2 Bankrupt Businesses and Added $100K to Their Bottom Lines Within 12 Months...and How You Can Apply These Same Strategies for Your Business Immediately.

9:45am – 10:15am

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MAIN STAGE: VIP Expert Panel Speakers: Bill Walsh

Main Stage

Come & Learn from top Business and Philanthropic Global Leaders on the specifics required to create Success.

Each panelist will share priceless concepts on what it takes to breakthrough your biggest challenges & achieve your biggest goals! A must attend!

Speed Networking Session 2

10:30am – 11:15am

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10:30am – 11:15am

W Are you Cyber Secure? - Protecting Your Small Business and Reducing Your Liability Workshop Room 1 Presented By Jungle Disk Speakers: Huw Edwards

Speed Networking

Organized, fast-paced networking where you’ll meet like-minded people, exchange information and discuss strategy.

Every small business has critical information they need to keep safe and when it comes to protecting this data, modern businesses face unique challenges in the technology-focused time we live in. Spend time with Huw Edwards, CFO of Jungle Disk, on what is happening in the cyber world, what you should know, and how you can manage your cyber liability.

10:30am – 11:15am

W How to Create a Memorable Brand for Your Small Business - Presented By FourStar Branding Workshop Room 4 Speakers: Patricia Aguilar A recognizable name, an eye-catching logo, a distinct color palette, and legible type fonts are the key ingredients to creating a memorable small business brand identity. Your brand image should be unique, relevant and speak clearly to your customers. A consistent brand identity will ensure your product and service will convey trust and build loyalty with your customers. This workshop is an in-depth brand identity development session that will explain the importance of a having a brand “vision,” defining a clear strategy in support of that vision, and how to ignite, empower, increase, and promote your brand strategy over a variety of media.

10:30am – 11:30am

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MAIN STAGE: Intro to Online Marketing - Presented By Google Speakers: Sixcia Devine

Main Stage

Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your online presence using search engine optimization (SEO) and online advertising. We’ll also introduce tools that will help you run your business online, including Google Analytics and Trends.

11:30am – 12:30pm

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MAIN STAGE: How to Find, Fund & Flip Houses in Your Area for Big Profits! - Presented by Main Stage Armando Montelongo Speakers: Armando Montelongo • How to Create Instant & Passive Income • How to FIND Big Profit Deals • How to Get FUNDING • 3 Keys to FLIP in Less Than 30 Days

12:30pm – 1:15pm

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Speed Networking Session 3

Speed Networking

Organized, fast-paced networking where you’ll meet like-minded people, exchange information and discuss strategy.

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To learn more, contact a Small Business Banker at 800.975.5534 or visit bankofamerica.com/smallbusinessbanker. We’ll be happy to set up a time to meet. Your place or ours.

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AGENDA & WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS 12:30pm – 1:15pm

W Advertising Online - How To Buy Likes, Tweets, Clicks And More - Presented By AT&T Workshop Room 1 Speakers: Ramon Ray Join a powerful and engaging presentation on how you can buy advertising to help reach more potential customers for your business.

While organic (free marketing) has its place, owners of growing businesses know they must spend advertising dollars to reach a wider audience, more consistently. Join four time entrepreneur, global speaker and best-selling author Ramon Ray as he gives you the insight you need to advertise your product and solutions.

12:30pm – 1:15pm

W Global Rockstar Shares Secret to Build Multiple Streams of Income Speakers: K. Raj Singh

Workshop Room 2

W Learn How to Build Your Business Through Mobile Marketing Speakers: Tina Malsom, Kelly Vincent

Workshop Room 5

W Managing Credit For Business Success - Presented By Wells Fargo Speakers: Jeff Whipple

Workshop Room 4

W Sales & Communication Mastery: How to become an industry top producer.

Speakers: Dawn Moore

Workshop Room 3

This workshop will teach you the ‘4M’ system that is utilized by international business leaders, speakers, and authors to generate sustainable passive income streams. This will encompass four separate modules: money, mind-set, manifest, and mastermind. The first describes passive income vehicles, proven in Singh’s time as an investor, international speaker, and book author, whilst the second will cover the mind-set required to think like a wildly successful investor. In the third module you will learn seven of his top tips for manifesting everything you desire. Then finish with knowing how to leverage expert networks in order to become one.

12:30pm – 1:15pm

When you attend this workshop you will learn how get more leads for your business using the hottest new google technology, nearby proximity marketing. Imagine being able to get more eyes on your business directly to peoples mobile devices through their bluetooth...the more people you are around daily, the more exposure your business gains 24/7. Kelly and Tina are masters at lead generation through beacon marketing.

12:30pm – 1:15pm

Good credit is one of a business owner’s most valuable assets. But strong credit isn’t something that you simply have or you don’t have. Building credit is an active, ongoing process that takes careful management. This workshop we will be focusing on the credit and financing needs of businesses like yours. We’ll cover how credit and lending work, explore the possibilities of credit financing, and show you how to make the most of your credit opportunities – both traditional and nontraditional.

12:30pm – 1:15pm

When you attend this workshop, you will learn how to accelerate your business growth with breakthrough results.

You will discover the top 3 reasons people self-sabotage and how to stop. In addition, you will understand how to leverage a powerful communication tool to negotiate real life business deals to close more sales. Plus, you will accelerate your income when you know how to align your goals with your values using our cutting-edge technology. Dawn is a master at language & communication.

Speed Networking Session 4

1:15pm – 2:00pm

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W Franchising 101 - How to Succeed in Franchise Ownership - Presented By THE FRANCHISE MBA Workshop Room 1 Speakers: Nick Neonakis

Speed Networking

Organized, fast-paced networking where you’ll meet like-minded people, exchange information and discuss strategy.

#1 Bestselling author of The Franchise MBA and CEO of The Franchise Consulting Company shares his 20 years of experience in how to analyze franchise concepts for profitability.

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From big beginnings, small business happens.

That’s FourStar Branding’s story -- and mine.

Coming full circle from working with big players like MARVEL, McDonald’s and Big Pharma, I’m now devoted to elevating small businesses.

Punctuated by decades of delivering the best in branding and marketing to Fortune 500 companies, I’ve assembled a unique team positioned to do the same for today’s nonprofit and small business enterprises.

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Upcoming Workshop: The Map to Your Exit Strategy Patch the potholes in your business for maximum value!

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Exclusive $200 FREE MOBILE ADVERTISING CREDIT for Small Business Expo Participants

Mobile performance marketing at your fingertips With GroundTruth Ads Manager, you can deliver targeted messaging to customers based on foot traffic and measure in-store conversions from ad spend. visit hhttps://bit.ly/2HM4pCb to sign up today.

Don’t forget to visit booth-606 and attend our workshop to learn more about the TOP 5 ways mobile advertising can deliver real business results.

Learn how: visit www.groundtruth.com

@groundtruthco

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Business Breakthrough

EXCLUSIVE Invitation for Small Business Owners

FREE Business Breakthrough Session (Value $2,000) In this (60) min session, top business strategist Scott Hansen will: 

Provide you a 12 month ‘business growth map’ for doubling your revenue

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Share strategies that will help you DOMINATE your competition

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Help you find $10,000 to $100,000 in untapped revenues in your business

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Provide success principles to close more clients

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Share strategies on how to become more productive

Claim Your Scholarship! www.sixtyminutebreakthrough.com

Scott’s work has been featured in:

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AGENDA & WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS 1:30pm – 2:15pm

W The Map to Your Exit Strategy Patch The Potholes In Your Business For Maximum Value! Workshop Room 4 Presented By FocalPoint Business Coaching Speakers: George Schulz, Jeff Vekony Whether selling your business, transferring ownership or seeking retirement this presentation will help you prepare for the process of smoothly exiting your business. What are your business exit plans? You should start planning now! We can help. Learn proven methodologies and concepts used by business coaches with clients to make this process go as smoothly and successfully as possible – Learn: •The tools to determine the value of your business •What must be done to maximize the business value prior to the sale •5 “Potholes” which could prevent the successful sale of your business

1:30pm – 2:30pm

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MAIN STAGE: Intro to Online Marketing - Presented By Google Speakers: Sixcia Devine

Main Stage

Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your online presence using search engine optimization (SEO) and online advertising. We’ll also introduce tools that will help you run your business online, including Google Analytics and Trends.

2:30pm – 3:30pm

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MAIN STAGE: Public Speaking Master Class - Speak your Way to Success - Presented by Main Stage Powerteam International Speakers: Bill Walsh • How to Get Over the Fear of Public Speaking • How to Get Booked & Paid to Speak • How to Build a List of Super High Quality Leads • How to Create & Sell your Own Digital Products • Convert your Content into your Legacy

Speed Networking Session 5

3:15pm – 4:00pm

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3:30pm – 4:15pm

W Financing business. How to get a Working Capital Line of Credit - Presented By Working Capital Workshop Room 4 of America Speakers: Alex Tovstanovsky

Speed Networking

Organized, fast-paced networking where you’ll meet like-minded people, exchange information and discuss strategy.

One of the toughest and most critical aspects to starting, operating, and expanding a business is the business owners ability to finance the company’s growth and day-to-day operations. The most successful business owners in history like Rockefeller, Carnegie, and Vanderbilt were masters at using investors, banks, and finance companies to grow their companies into empires. In this 45 minute workshop geared specifically for B2B companies we will provide you with knowledge and resources of how you can finance your business for long term success. Hosted by a Certified Treasury Professional and VP at Working Capital of America.

3:30pm – 4:15pm

W How to Find Sponsorships For Your Books, Products or Events Speakers: Roberto Candelaria

Workshop Room 2

What Sponsorship Is… And Why You Want Sponsors!

Why Sponsors Need YOU… Get Paid To Help Them Reach Their Business Goals.

Get your book, website, events, products and dreams sponsored… Finally be able to breathe knowing the bills are paid.

How to find the “right” person for your sponsorship… You won’t spend countless hours making sales calls.

How to connect with the person writing the sponsor check!

Roberto has seen too many talented people panic and lose hard earned money only to scramble to find a day job because they didn’t know how to approach a sponsor to get funding for their great ideas. Don’t let this happen to you.

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Accelerate your small business.

Unleash the full power of Hertz.

Learn more at Booth #220.

Get the chance to win one of several different prizes.

The Hertz Business RewardsÂŽ program gives you full access to a whole range of additional benefits, from partner discounts with hotel chains, airlines and business services to entertainment opportunities and even exclusive business advice from industry leaders.

We’re here to get you there. Š 2018 Hertz System, Inc. All rights reserved.

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THE BEST DIGITAL

MARKETING AGENCY FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

WEBSITE DESIGN

PPC

SEO

GOOGLE SHOPPING

Visit our digital marketing workshop With

and maximize your online strategy.

Join Us In

Booth 310 Find Out How Get a FREE WEBSITE Built for Your Business. For Details Visit: logicalposition.com/SmallBusinessExpo Logical Position is a family-owned agency dedicated to building online success for small businesses.

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Designed With Your Business In Mind End-to-end networking solutions serving the needs of small and medium businesses.

Switches – WiFi – Data Storage

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A BUSINESS PARTNER YOU CAN TRUST NORTH AMERICAN BANCARD HELPS YOU GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH INDUSTRY-LEADING PAYMENT PROCESSING AND MERCHANT SERVICES THAT WILL HELP YOU THRIVE IN TODAY’S ECONOMY: • FREE EMV and NFC-ready terminal • Rates as low as 0.05% with available custom pricing* • Next day funding with cutoff times as late as 12am • Wireless and ecommerce solutions available • Month-to-month service agreements with no cancellation fees • Merchant cash advances of up to $250,000 with approvals in as little as 24 hours through

VISIT US AT

BOOTH #305 CALL 877.387.1993 OR VISIT NORTHAMERICANBANCARD.COM/SBE *Ask Sales Representative for details. © 2018 North American Bancard Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved. North American Bancard, LLC is a registered ISO of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Concord, CA, The Bancorp Bank, Philadelphia, PA , and BMO Harris N.A., Chicago, IL.

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We make great office spaces available to all.

Stay in touch!

(312) 239 - 6587 www.reworkbyroe.com Rework is a Chicago-based office furniture dealer, specializing in: - Planning + Design - Refurbishing - Facility Decommissioning - Reupholstery - Delivery + Installation

905 S. Menard Avenue Chicago, IL 60644

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AGENDA & WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS 3:30pm – 4:15pm

W How to Get More Leads & Sales Using Radio, Print & Social Media.

Speakers: Angel Tuccy

Workshop Room 5

W How to Leverage the Power of Your Personal Brand on Social Media Speakers: Rey Perez

Workshop Room 3

W Rewiring the Small Business Economy - Presented By Xero Exhibitors: Xero

Workshop Room 1

Being interviewed on the radio, podcasts and traditional media opens new doors of opportunity, creates credibility and expands your influence. Angel has broadcasted over 2000 radio shows and she will teach you the steps to attracting journalists, writing a compelling pitch, and most importantly, how to turn your radio interviews into ongoing marketing campaigns to attract more leads and make more money. Let’s turn you into a media celebrity!

3:30pm – 4:15pm

With over a decade of sales and marketing experience Rey Perez will teach you 5 proven strategies to sell more with less resistance and help you build an even more successful business. You will learn how to create a highly effective personal brand, gain massive exposure, leverage the power of social media, increase your lead flow, and lastly, convert more sales.

3:30pm – 4:15pm

The cloud isn't just a place to store music and pictures any more. It's an efficiency and productivity solution.

The cloud is providing small businesses access to tools and information like no other time in our history. From anywhere at any time you can collaborate with advisors, source goods from across the oceans and provide world class service to your customers in your back yard.

In this session we'll discuss how to access your current technology, identify...

Identifying cloud technologiesBigger views to your Small Business financialsImproved productivityAccounting solutions

3:30pm – 4:30pm

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Beer & Biz Happy Hour

4:30pm – 6:00pm

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MAIN STAGE: Success Dynamics: The 7 Keys To Build An Unstoppable Business! - Presented Main Stage

by Powerteam International

UIC Forum (725 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60608)

Enjoy complimentary beer during our Exclusive Happy Hour from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM on the Exhibitor Floor (directly before our Final Main Stage Presentation). For our VIP Attendees (Gold, Platinum, Titanium & Exhibitor Badge Holders) there is a special VIP Bar just for you. (Upgrades available in the Registration Area). Drinks are first come, first served. Limited availability. You must be 21+ years of age to consume alcohol.

• Turn Your Passion into Cash Flow • How to 10X Your Leads & Sales • Social Media & Internet Marketing Secrets • How to Attract Powerful Partners • How to Build Million Dollar Daily Habits

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Drive efficiency and productivity in your business with a unique solution.

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Chicago, IL 60607

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(312) 850-3830

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204 Old Lancaster Road

888 Airport Blvd

Devon, PA 19333

Burlingame, CA 94010

(610) 725-9300

(650) 340-1779

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(800) 582-0170

Here.

Booth #419

Stop by and talk with someone who knows what it’s like to run a small business, a State Farm® agent. We’re here to help you get the protection you need.

State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, State Farm General Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL | State Farm Florida Insurance Company,,Winter Haven, FL | State Farm Lloyds,,Richardson, TX

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Mastering the 4 essentials steps to owning a franchise.

Stop by our booth for your complimentary copy of the #1 best selling book in the US on how to investigate franchises.

.e World’s Leading Franchise Experts

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Peak performance on the best network.

Your business needs an unlimited plan that works where you work. Verizon is America’s largest and most reliable 4G LTE network. This is unlimited done the right way for businesses large and small.

Anything else would be subpar.

$45

per line

Per month on device payment. Plus taxes and fees. Additional $25 / line / month Smartphone Data Access Feature w/ 2-yr agmt.

Contact your Verizon Wireless representative for more information, or log in to My Business or the Verizon Enterprise Center to sign up today.

* 4G LTE only. After 22 GB / line / mo, your data may be temporarily slower than other traffic during times of congestion. Not available for machine-to-machine services. Mobile hotspot/ tethering reduced to speeds up to 600 Kbps after 10 GB / mo on phones & tablets and up to 200 Kbps after 22 GB / mo on Jetpacks, USBs & Notebooks. Domestic data roaming at 2G speeds; int’l data reduced to 2G speeds after 512 MB / day. Video streaming at HD (SD for phones). If more than 50% of your talk, text or data usage in a 60-day period is in Canada or Mexico, use of those services in those countries may be removed or limited. Discounts not available. Our Surcharges (incl. Fed. Univ. Svc. of 19.5% of interstate & int’l telecom charges

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Plan includes: Data

Video quality

Premium Unlimited 4G LTE*

Phone: SD at 480 P Tablet: HD at 1080 P

Talk & text

Smartphones, basic phones, tablets

Unlimited

Internet devices, connected devices 22 GB / line of 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot data, then speeds limited to up to 200Kbps

Mexico / Canada International long distance and Travel Pass included

10 GB / line of 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot data, then speeds limited to up to 600 Kbps

(varies quarterly), 21¢ Regulatory & $1.23 Administrative/line/mo., & others by area) are not taxes (details: 1-888-684-1888); gov’t taxes & our surcharges could add 7% - 46% to your bill.

Activation/upgrade fee/line: $30 [Up to $40.] IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION: Subject to VZW Agmts, Calling Plan & credit approval. Up to $350 early termination fee. Coverage, varying by svc, not available everywhere; see vzw.com. © 2018 Verizon.

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Shaping a big vision for your small business If you’re crunching the numbers on how to grow your business, we can help. Whether you want to expand or renovate, buy new equipment or a vehicle, or better manage cash flow, you’ll find financing that fits at Wells Fargo.

Let’s get started. Visit your local branch or find a time that works for you at wellsfargo.com/appointments.

Come visit us at booth #420.

© 2018 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. IHA-22546

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MAIN STAGE PRESENTATIONS

$

945 AM - 1015 AM

VIP Expert Panel

by Bill Walsh & Friends

Come & Learn from top Business and Philanthropic Global Leaders on the specifics required to create Success.

Each panelist will share priceless concepts on what it takes to break through your biggest challenges & achieve your biggest goals! A must attend!

1030 AM - 1130 AM

Intro To Online Marketing

by Sixcia Devine,

Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your online presence using search engine optimization (SEO) and online advertising. We’ll also introduce tools that will help you run your business online, including Google Analytics and Trends.

1130 AM - 1230 PM

How To Find, Fund & Flip Houses In Your Area For Big Profits!

by Armando Montelongo,

• How to Create Instant & Passive Income

• How to Get FUNDING

• How to FIND Big Profit Deals

• 3 Keys to FLIP in Less Than 30 Days

130 PM - 230 PM

Intro To Online Marketing

by Sixcia Devine,

Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your online presence using search engine optimization (SEO) and online advertising. We’ll also introduce tools that will help you run your business online, including Google Analytics and Trends.

230 PM - 330 PM

Public Speaking Master Class - Speak Your Way To Success

by Bill Walsh, Founder & CEO,

• How to Get Over the Fear of Public Speaking

• How to Build a List of Super High Quality Leads

• How to Get Booked & Paid to Speak

• How to Create & Sell Your Own Digital Products

• Convert your Content into your Legacy

430 PM - 600 PM

Success Dynamics - The 7 Keys To Build An Unstoppable Business!

by Bill Walsh, Founder & CEO,

• Turn your Passion into Cash Flow

• How to Attract Powerful Partners

• How To 10x your Leads & Sales

• How to Build Million Dollar Daily Habits

• Social Media & Internet Marketing Services

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