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Zachary W. Lezberg Producer Mitchell Strong Production Supervisor James Luty VP of Sponsorship John Henninger Director of Sales Elizabeth Terriaca Client Services Manager Sandeep Galketiya Marketing Manager Geoff Vitiello Graphic Designer Sales Team Larry Ernst Erik Eitelman Billy Hamid John Henninger Daniel Hernandez Chris Montemurno Phylis Rossi
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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.
MEET THE PRODUCER ZACHARY LEZBERG Zachary W. Lezberg, a New York City based producer and entrepreneur, who currently owns and operates theater, film, and live event production company, The Show Producers, has long been passionate about developing unforgettable productions. His 13+ years of industry experience began in 2000, when, as a freshman at the University of Miami, Lezberg launched Quantum Entertainment. A student run film and theater production organization, Quantum Entertainment provides individuals with the coveted opportunity to gain firsthand experience in all aspects of theatrical, film and live event production. At the time of his graduation in 2004, which also saw him honored with the “Most Influential Student on Campus Award,” Lezberg had grown Quantum Entertainment from its founding group of five members to over 800 students. Today, the group is ranked as one of the most popular campus organizations, and has produced a range of popular and well reviewed musical productions, including revivals of The Rocky Horror Show, A Chorus Line, and West Side Story. Upon graduation, Lezberg began work as the Assistant Director of Business Affairs with The Araca Group, a leading Broadway production company that has produced world renowned blockbuster musical hits such as Wicked and Urinetown, as well as numerous other Tony Award winning musicals and plays. His successful four-year tenure at The Araca Group is also accompanied by an array of other industry experience, including notable turns as a Casting Associate for NBC’s hit television series, Fear Factor, a Production Coordinator for Universal Studios overseeing films and television commercials, and the producer of multiple films, including a winner at the Entertainment Incubator’s Miami Film Festival.
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For a description of each workshop, please refer to the following pages. To attend a workshop, purchase an ALL ACCESS PASS ($25) in the Registration Area.
10:30 - 11:15am - SPEED NETWORKING
1:30 - 2:15pm - SPEED NETWORKING
11:00 - 11:45am - WORKSHOP SESSION 1
2:00 - 2:45pm - WORKSHOP SESSION 4
Room 1 / 201: You Wrote It, Now Promote It by PrairieWeb Internet Marketing
Room 1 / 201: Own Your Success by AAA Chicago - The Auto Club Group
Room 2 / 202: Use Your Business To Pay For College, While Improving Your Retirement Plan by Everett College Funding
Room 2 / 202: Risky Business: Forecasting The Health Of Your Business Using Customer Analytics by Misaic
Room 3 / 203: Publish A Book And Grow Rich by BlackCard Books
Room 3 / 203: Publish A Book And Grow Rich by BlackCard Books
Room 4 / 204: Making The Most Of Mobile For Your SMB by Dex Media Inc.
Room 4 / 204: Using Google Pay Per Click Ads And Email Marketing To Grow Your Small Business by Delivra
11:30am - 12:15pm - SPEED NETWORKING
2:30 - 3:15pm - SPEED NETWORKING
12:00 - 12:45pm - WORKSHOP SESSION 2
3:00 - 3:45pm - WORKSHOP SESSION 5
Room 1 / 201: How To Correctly Optimize Your Online Presence by Marketecture
Room 1 / 201: Recovery Services & Merchant Refunds For Small Business by Class Action Refund
Room 2 / 202: Top 10 Legal Essentials For Small Businesses by Mudd Law Room 3 / 203: Publish A Book And Grow Rich by BlackCard Books
Room 2 / 202: Generate The Highest ROI With Email Marketing by Benchmark Email Room 3 / 203: Publish A Book And Grow Rich by BlackCard Books
Room 4 / 204: Maximize Your Advertising Dollars with Search Engine Marketing by Core Integrated Marketing
Room 4 / 204: Navigating The Legal Minefields Of Social Media by Jackson Corporate Law Offices, P.C.
12:30 - 1:15pm - SPEED NETWORKING
3:30 - 4:15pm - SPEED NETWORKING
1:00 - 1:45pm - WORKSHOP SESSION 3
4:30 - 6:00pm
Room 1 / 201: Business Promotion In The Digital Age by Admail.net
FEATURED FREE KEYNOTE PRESENTATION "The 5 Keys to Building a Mega-Successful Company"
Room 2 / 202: The Future Of Marketing Is Mobile by Engage Mobility
by Venture Capitalist & Business Coach, Bill Walsh
Room 3 / 203: Publish A Book And Grow Rich by BlackCard Books Room 4 / 204: Digital Marketing Baseline: Making Digital Marketing Work For Your Business by Digital Professional Institute
This Presentation will cover: • Turn your Passion into Instant Income • How to Launch & Grow a Successful Business
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• Discover How to Meet & Partner with Millionaires • Design your Ultimate 2 Year Success Plan •B ONUS SESSION: HOW TO MAKE SERIOUS INCOME AS A PUBLIC SPEAKER
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS Please refer to the Agenda on page 8 for full schedule of workshops.
You Wrote It, Now Promote It!
by PrairieWeb Internet Marketing
presented by Brian Lewis & Jack Baker
Learn to attract, interact and engage with prospects through targeted content. Adding words to your website or blog isn’t enough. This workshop will equip you to better market the content and generate new clients.
Use Your Business To Pay For College, While Improving Your Retirement Plan
by Everett College Funding
presented by Chris Everett
When you consider the University of IL costs over $30,000 per year, Indiana University over $45,000 per year and many private colleges over $65,000, it’s essential you learn how to reduce the run-away cost of college. These are truly the most expensive years of your life. Done correctly, your business may help you pay for college more than you thought.
Publish A Book And Grow Rich
by BlackCard Books
presented by Gerry Robert & Cameron Boutelle
In this live event Gerry Robert or one of his approved speakers will show you how a book will allow you to make more money, sell more of your products or services, find hundreds of prospects, generate many other additional sources of income, get tons of FREE publicity, differentiate yourself from your competition, get yourself on radio and TV, make your prospects call YOU, recruit more people and increase your visibility and credibility.
Making The Most Of Mobile For Your SMB
by Dex Media, Inc.
presented by Brandon Tompkins
For years, you all heard that mobile was coming. And now, you're hearing that mobile is here. That's great, but now what? What does that mean to SMBs and their business? What does it mean to make your SMB mobile? These questions--and many others--will be answered here.
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS Please refer to the Agenda on page 8 for full schedule of workshops.
How To Correctly Optimize Your Online Presence
by Marketecture
presented by Tim Smith
Is your business using the latest internet marketing technology? Learn about the latest internet marketing tools, trends, and strategies to keep your business current. Bring your questions for the open Q&A session afterwards.
Top 10 Legal Essentials For Small Businesses
by Mudd Law
presented by Charles Lee Mudd, Jr.
Internationally recognized attorney Charles Mudd will identify the top 10 legal principles for every startup and small business. From IP to NDAs, domains to employees, Internet policies to brand management, and more, Charles will highlight the principles and their core components. Come join this workshop and take away a condensed legal primer with which to protect your business.
Maximize Your Advertising Dollars With Search Engine Marketing
by Core Integrated Marketing
presented by Greg Budrow & Howie Budrow
By integrating the large reach of Every Door Direct Mail, with the extremely targeted use of Search Engine Marketing, your business will economically maximize results and increase your sales. This is a can't-miss opportunity.
Business Promotion In The Digital Age
by Admail.net
presented by Robert Hicks
Topics will include: print, email, social marketing and leveraging QR codes. Also, we will discuss customer lead generation and retention for your business.
The Future Of Marketing is Mobile
by Engage Mobility
presented by Shane Hackett
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS Please refer to the Agenda on page 8 for full schedule of workshops.
Digital Marketing Baseline: Making Digital Marketing Work For Your Business
by Digital Professional Institute
presented by Avi Levine
Email, Social, Mobile, SEO, SEM, PPC, SOS!!! - the explosion of opportunities to reach consumers through digital channels can be overwhelming for small business owners. To make sense of all the options, it's critical to establish your business' digital baseline - establishing what you KNOW (customer, financials, visitors) and what you HAVE (assets, resources and infrastructure).
Own Your Success
by AAA Chicago - The Auto Club
presented by Karen Evertsen & Justin Skains
Do you currently have a business and would like to transition into a different industry? If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, with strong community ties and a desire to be a successful independent business owner, managing your own AAA insurance agency may be right for you.
Risky Business: Forecasting The Health Of Your Business Using Customer Analytics
by Misaic
presented by Keith Aichele
What if as a business owner or leader, you could identify in advance the hidden conditions in your business that could lead to failure? Business health expert and author Keith Aichele will show you how to use his innovative approach to properly measure and forecast the health of your business, enabling you to take action against the most critical metrics that impact your business health, and thus allowing you to achieve sustainable success. Attendees will receive a free copy of his Survive the Odds book.
Using Google Pay Per Click Ads And Email Marketing To Grow Your Small Business
by Delivra
presented by Chris Bernard
Be nimble! One of the greatest advantages a small business has against much larger competitors is a rapid feedback & decision loop. In this session, we’ll learn strategic processes and optimization techniques to maximize performance and ROI in email and pay per click programs.
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS Please refer to the Agenda on page 8 for full schedule of workshops.
Recovery Services & Merchant Refunds For Small Business
by Class Action Refund
presented by Edgar Catalogne
Class Action Refund, LLC provides settlement refund recovery services to businesses of all sizes in class action litigation.
Generate The Highest ROI With Email Marketing
by Benchmark Email
presented by Daniel Miller
Email is one of the strongest channels of marketing, especially when it comes to the return on investment. Over the years the average return on investment for email has been of $43 per $1 spent. It has a massive reach and is very affordable. But how do you calculate the return? Join us to learn how to get the most out of your emails and make sure you get the highest return possible.
Navigate The Legal Minefields Of Social Media
by Jackson Corporate Law Offices, P.C.
presented by Jamal Jackson, JD/MBA
In this digital age of business, social media can be an efficient way to increase your company's brand awareness. However, social media can lead to crippling business problems if left unmonitored. Learn how to identify and avoid potential pitfalls that come along with your business having a social media presence.
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION The 5 Keys To Building A Mega-Successful Company by Powerteam International presented by Bill Walsh
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS Please refer to the Agenda on page 8 for full schedule of workshops.
POWERTEAM PRESENTATIONS PRESENTED IN THE POWERTEAM ACCELERATE YOUR SUCCESS ROOM 10:30 AM: Public Relations
with Rebecca Brown
11:00 AM: Patent Protection
with Barbara Luther
11:30 AM: Selling On Televison
with John Scherer
12:00 PM: Business Optimization
with Dr. Jon Sarver
12:30 PM: Office Optimization
with Dr. Stephen Poulos
1:00 PM: Venture Funding
with Bill Walsh
1:30 PM: Relationship Mastery
with Tamlyn Hill
2:00 PM: Residual Income
with Peter Moles
2:30 PM: Facebook Marketing
with Gia Heller
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TOUR WITH US
5 SHOWS
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$23,499
STANDARD
$3,999
$3,599
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PREMIUM
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CORNER UPGRADE - SUPERCHARGE YOUR BOOTH! - ONLY $499/SHOW
WITHIN 3 WEEKS OF SHOW
PAVILION (CHECK ONE) WHICH ONE? ________ 10x20 4,799 10x10 2,499 Full Page $899
Spread $1,699
ADVANCED MARKETING TOOLS
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SHOW GUIDE ADVERTISING ( FULL COLOR )
Passport Destination $699
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Online Banner Ads on $99 PER MONTH
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Gift Bag Insert ( up to 3,000 Inserts) $499
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Full Page Ad in Attendee Directory $399 Registrant List $999 PRE-PAID / $1499 after show
IF YOU’D LIKE TO EMAIL OUR ENTIRE LIST, PLEASE CALL US FOR PRICING.
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3 SHOWS
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Miami Beach Convention Center
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We will make every effort to honor your booth preference.
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Web Site Creation SEO/SEM - Google Adwords
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Payment Processing for Your Growing Business We take care of your processing needs so you can do what matters: growing your business, helping customers and increasing sales
Mobile
Retail & Restaurants
Point of Sale
eCommerce
Accept All Major Credit Cards at Low Rates • Debit & PIN-Based Card Processing EMV SmartChip Terminals • Mobile Processing • Online Payment Gateways • POS Systems Merchant Cash Advance • Gift/Loyalty Programs • Check Processing • Expert 24/7 Support 818.540.6625 | rrobbins@ipaymentinc.com | www.iPaymentinc.com
Visit us at booth:
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Don’t Forget to ask us about our In-Show Only Discount
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completely Synchronized
Your complete office in the cloud. Keep your teams connected. HD videoconferencing / Business-class email Simplified IT management / Enterprise Social Anywhere access to documents / Full Office
Visit us at Booth Number 529
Find out how Office 365 can change the way your teams work at Office365.com
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FAST, FLEXIBLE GROWTH. Loans to fit your business needs. Call 877-676-7668 or email info@natfg.com to get started. Visit National Funding Group at Booth #914 for a chance to win an iPad.
A small part of your job is 100% of ours.
Over 400,000 products and counting.
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SBA Lender in Illinois. Ranked by the SBA Illinois District Office
2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013
We’ve earned that ranking because our local decision-makers work with you one on one to find what best fits your business. We understand the SBA process. It’s our niche and our focus -- and what makes us #1. Benefits of SBA loans from Ridgestone Bank: • Achieve significant monthly savings • Grow your business with greater cash flow • Lower equity requirements • Receive longer term limits We’ve earned our reputation for being the best. Ridgestone Bank.
To contact a lender, call: 847.805.9520 or visit us at: ridgestone.com
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Give your customers more ways to pay and you’ll have a lot more customers. Our extensive industry-leading portfolio of innovative payment acceptance solutions allow you to accept payments no matter where your business takes you and however your customers wish to pay.
For more information, contact Adam Kaplan at (877) 298-6939 or adam@ignitepaymentsil.com.
Š 2013 First Data Corporation. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks, service marks and trade names referenced in this material are the property of their respective owners. Ignite - Northern Illinois is an independent sales agent for Ignite Payments. ignitepaymentsil.com
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The First and Only Free Business Credit Report CreditSignal™ is a free subscription service from Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp. that enables a business to receive indicators about changes to their five main D&B® credit scores and ratings. CreditSignal also provides companies with the number of times a report on their company has been pulled, as well as provides notice of any suits, liens or judgments that might have been reported on that company. Once companies sign up for CreditSignal, they will receive an email alert each time there is a change to their Paydex®, Commercial Credit Score, Financial Stress Score, Supplier Evaluation Score, or their D&B Rating. For a detailed explanation of these scores, visit www.DandB.com/glossary. In addition to email alerts, companies will receive a monthly email summarizing whether changes have taken place on their credit file. CreditSignal is the first and only product on the market to provide companies with free access to view the change status in their D&B credit scores and ratings.
Providing Small Businesses with Knowledge About Their Business Credit In today’s economic environment, small businesses seeking to raise capital, grow and develop lucrative partnerships, or just protect their business from fraudulent activity need to pay special attention to their business credit scores and ratings. Because business credit scores are not static and may change in response to a company’s business activities, Dun & Bradstreet Credibility created CreditSignal, a free monitoring solution to indicate whether changes have taken place in a company’s credit report. This alert system serves as a simple credit health check for business owners interested in protecting their business reputation.
Empowering Small Businesses with Free Information CreditSignal empowers small businesses by keeping them aware of the direction of any changes to their business credit file that may affect their credit, finances, and overall business. For more information and details regarding our products and services, please see our Terms of Service at: http://www.dandb.com/terms-service/.
To register your company for CreditSignal, go to www.CreditSignal.com © Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp 2012-2013. All rights reserved.
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ARE YOU ON THE LIST? SIGN UP TODAY IT'S QUICK AND SIMPLE! If you are a Small Business, you should be listed on this site. We are all things SMALL BUSINESS! TheSmallBizDirectory.com's directory service now available online boasting endless amounts of new features for customers and suppliers.
Get listed today!
Tailored Business Solutions from U.S. Bank since 1863. Managing your:
Cash Flow
Payments
Business Growth
Future
From managing your cash flow to providing tailored business solutions, U.S. Bank can help propel your business to new heights. Our local & experienced Small Business Specialists are ready to help take your business from where you are to where you want to be.
Visit US at booth #912
usbank.com/smallbusiness EQUAL HOUSING
Credit products are subject to normal credit approval and program guidelines. Some restrictions may apply. Deposit products offered by U.S. Bank National Association, Member FDIC.
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US CAPITAL PARTNERS Debt and Equity for the Lower Middle Market
$1.25 MILLION REFINANCING
$4.5 MILLION REFINANCING
US Capital Partners is a private investment bank that makes direct debt investments, participates in debt facilities, and arranges equity placements for small to lower middle market companies.
Generous fees and commissions for referrals Securities offered through Brooks Houghton Securities, Inc., member, FINRA, SIPC. California Finance Lender and Broker - License No. 605 4544
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$500,000 FINANCING
$1.5 MILLION FINANCING
We specialize in financing private and public companies with $5 million to $100 million in sales. Since 1998, we have provided lending services and participated in funding asset-backed loans of $500 thousand to $30 million for growth capital, working capital, assets, acquisitions, and liquidity events.
Visit www.uscapitalpartners.net Call (415) 889-1010 or email info@uscapitalpartners.net
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Engage Mobility
Who Is Engage Mobility?
A leader in mobile engagement combining disruptive Augmented Reality technology, proprietary cloudbased mobile video delivery and big data to create the world’s most effective customer engagement system. Engage Mobility utilizes Augmented Reality, Geo-fencing, Geo-Targeting, Push-notifications, Email, Rewards, and Social Media to provide the most efficient marketing platform to date. Start Your 30 Day Risk Free Trial with Engage Mobility
Why Mobile?
- 1.2 Billion Smartphones & Tablets
- By 2016 Estimated15 billion Smartphones & Tablets
- No Obligations - No Fees - No Risk
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Everett College Funding
VisitBooth 312 atthe
Have you considered the impact of college costs on your retirement?
Use Your Business To Pay for College WHILE Improving Your Retirement Plan One Hour May Save Your Life . . . SAVINGS! Parents with students of ALL ages should attend! Learn specific steps to take RIGHT NOW - regardless of your student's age
especially if you own your own business
• Understand and budget for the total cost of college
Learn why the sticker price is not the only price that should have your attention!
• Understand the best ways to save for college
Learn where financial aid comes from and the many forms that it comes in!
• Avoid many false and costly assumptions regarding financial aid Learn the formula that will let you know how much help you can expect!
• Avoid OVERSPENDING for college
AVIOD the traditional approach to paying for college that causes over spending!
• FAFSA, PROFILE, EFC, COA, FAO, APA, IPA and more
FREE Consultation and 1000 Tuition Reward Points 708-771-7777 The Everett College Funding Show Listen Saturdays at 3pm on AM1160
www.EverettWealthSolutions.com
Visit site and hear archived radio shows
407 Marengo Avenue – Forest Park – IL 60130
Everett College Funding is A Division of Everett Wealth Solutions, Inc. A Registered Investment Advisor and Financial Planning Firm. Member FINRA
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We don’t get to know your business sitting behind a desk. We’re Bank of America Small Business Bankers, and we’re dedicated to finding the best solutions to help your business meet its objectives, now and into the future. That means understanding your company from every angle. Not just as experts in the small business marketplace, but as members of our community. We’ll work with you to match the right services and products to the unique needs and challenges you face, from checking accounts with customizable alerts to payroll options that can simplify and streamline your payroll process. 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.
For information on fees and other costs related to business checking and payroll services, please visit bankofamerica.com/smallbusiness. Bank of America, N.A. Member FDIC. © 2013 Bank of America Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Are you generating enough leads to grow your business today? Do you need to get up and running? Or keep it going? We have everything you need to establish a strong web presence and generate exclusive leads through online advertising.
Contact OneIMS Local today.
www.oneimslocal.com 888-663-4671
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Celebrate Spring!! We’ll Help Breathe New Life into Your Signage & Displays • Indoor • Outdoor • Window • • Vehicle Wrap • Bannerstands • • Point of Purchase • Decals • 630-458-9100 ProductiveDisplays.com
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Turnkey Office Interiors & Facility Services Our Design/Furnish Approach CONCEPTUAL PLANNING
PRELIMINARY DESIGN COST ESTIMATE
FINAL DESIGN PROCUREMENT
DELIVERY & INSTALLATION
Rightsize’s Design/Furnish approach employes an accelerated delivery model to reduce the amount of time it takes to design, price, and procure furniture for an office interior. By emphasizing collaboration and communication at all stages, Rightsize reduces inefficiencies in the decision-making process to save you time and money.
Learn About Our Services: RightsizeFacility.com
ACCELERATED DELIVERY MODEL Space Planning & Design Furniture Selection & Procurement Transition Services Value Added Solutions Facility Services VALUE. INNOVATION. PERFORMANCE
Visit Our 85,000 sq. ft. Showroom Open Monday - Friday | 8 AM - 5 PM Open Saturday | 9 AM - 3 PM 5000 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago
Single Source For Quality Office Furniture Rightsize has a truly massive selection of pre-owned, refurbished & new office furniture available at affordable prices. Utilize a Blended Solution to reduce costs while maximizing both functionality and aestetics. And if you are pressed for time, Rightsize has a wealth of quick-ship options.
View Our Inventory:
OfficeFurnitureCenter.com
800.815.8592 Visit our showroom and receive
10% OFF
PREMIUM PRE-OWNED OFFICE FURNITURE (Valid on purchases over $2,500) *Showroom purchases only. Must present coupon at time of purchase. Not valid on refurbished, new, or clearance items.
5000 W. Roosevelt Road | Chicago, IL 60644
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WE HOST DATA
WE HOST PARTIES TONIGHT. JOIN US For an Open House in our NEW space!
Steadfast is growing – Stop by BOOTH 823 to learn more about our Public & Private Cloud, Managed Dedicated Servers, Colocation, Disaster Recovery, and more. And get the details for our OPEN HOUSE in our NEW SPACE. Data Center tours available. … along with beers. 100% Uptime SLA 100% Guarantee of a great Open House
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Your Source To... Recycle/Sell Your Old Cell Phones www.tmmrecycle.com Purchase No Contract Replacement Cell Phones www.themobilitymarketplace.com
Show Special With New Activation: • $100 port in credit • Free car charger
Premier T-Mobile Partner
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Chicagoland Business Opportunity Fund Available to small businesses that have less than perfect credit and have not been able to obtain financing from a traditional lender
$50,000 – $250,000 Loans available for:
• Working capital • Business purchase • Equipment • Inventory
• Tenant improvements • Owner occupied commercial real estate • Refinancing of existing debt
Eligible businesses must have 1 - 200 employees and revenues up to $10 million. Loans cannot be used for real estate investment or development projects. Please, no financing entities.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON LOAN TERMS, PLEASE CONTACT: Cynthia Ryan Business Development Officer (312) 577-7587 • cryan@vedc.org
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The next big thing is here!
THE SAMSUNG GALAXY S® 5
• Immersive Display • Fast and Vibrant Camera • Heart Rate Sensor • Ultra Power Saving Mode • Integrated Mobile S Health Partner • Dustproof and Water Resistant
Verizon Wireless has the solutions to help small businesses grow. Stop by our booth at the Small Business Expo to learn how Verizon can help you meet your business goals.
Visit verizonwireless.com or verizoninsider.com to learn more. © 2014 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. Samsung and Galaxy are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. © 2014 Verizon Wireless
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zoho.com
Smart software for growing businesses Zoho provides online applications that will help make running your business a cinch. Sales & Marketing Get more sales while Zoho keeps track of your customers and deals, helps you build a website, and stay in touch with email campaigns.
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Help Desk & Customer Support Keep your customers happy while Zoho organizes your customers’ support requests, provides assistance on your site and troubleshoots your customers’ computers.
Email & Collaboration Get the job done, while Zoho takes care of hosted email, your own private social network, projects & tasks, sharing files and documents, web meetings, online chat and shared contacts — all securely shared.
Finance
HR
For IT
Focus on your customers while Zoho helps you create and send invoices, track money and accept online payments. Zoho can even run your entire accounting.
Focus on your employees while Zoho automates your HR processes and helps you with hiring.
Build your own custom apps for your business in minutes — no programming required. Create custom reports so you can visualize and make use of vast amounts of data.
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A better funding alternative for small business owners Why should I take out a Funding Circle loan? Many small business owners ask this question. Taking out a business loan is a great way to make your cash go further, and Funding Circle’s quick and painless loan application process lets you focus on how you want to use the money. Make improvements, open a new location, grow your business or even pay off a high interest loan and enjoy the convenience and savings of fixed, low monthly payments.
a simple solution Low, fixed interest rates Starting at 9.99% Fast, easy funding process Receive funds in 14 days or fewer Manageable payments 3-5 year terms; No prepayment penalty Transparent fee structure 2.99% origination fee; No hidden fees
example: $50,000 loan $50,000
$500,000
Value of loan Origination fee (2.99%) Payout to you
$50,000 $1,495 $48,505
Sample interest rate Monthly payments Sample term Total cost
9.99% $1,613 36 mths $58,072
apply today at www.fundingcircle.com/us/
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Join the only member organization that is at the heart of the Chicago Loop. ChiCago Loop aLLianCe is a community of stakeholders with a common vision of the Loop as a vibrant global business center and recognized world-class destination. Your member benefits: – Network to expand your resources, influence and contacts – Increase your visibility through networking and partnered marketing efforts – Connect to city hall and actively engage in civic collaboration – Contribute your opinions and learn those of others at community meetings and forums – Be informed of economic trends so you can best forecast and plan for future success
LoopChicago.com/Join
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ONE LiTTLE CARD…
SO MANy GREAT REASONS TO BECOME A MEMBER OF AAA TODAy! Enjoy all the benefits of AAA Membership
Roadside assistance 24-Hour Roadside Assistance Towing Battery Boost Battery Replacement (available in most major metro areas)
Extrication & Winching Fuel Delivery Service Tire Service Vehicle Lock-Out Service
insuRance Auto Home & Condo Life Renters Watercraft Motorcycle & Off-Road Vehicles
aaa tRavel agency Tours, Cruises, Vacation Packages Exclusive Member-Only Amenities
touRing seRvices Free Maps Free TripTik® Routings Free TourBook® Guides
special seRvices Discounts at Thousands of Businesses Nationwide AAA Visa® Credit Card AAA Living Magazine Dozens of Other Benefits
If you have an entrepreneurial spirit with strong community ties and a desire to be a successful independent business owner, managing your own AAA Insurance Agency may be right for you. Visit Booth #428 today and www.aaa.com/youragency. Your Business. Your Community. Our Good Name Offers, terms, conditions and policies are subject to change without notice. Membership benefits vary with membership levels and are subject to change without notice.
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SOCIAL IS NOT OPTIONAL LEARN SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING In any business and any profession, understanding digital marketing is no longer an option. Companies are increasingly demanding these skills. But with great demand comes great opportunity. Get the cutting-edge digital skills necessary to grow your business! Five- and ten-week courses start the week of June 9th at Tribeca Flashpoint Academy’s Chicago campus at Clark & Washington. Trainings Offered in:
> SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING > DIGITAL MARKETING > VIDEO & POST-PRODUCTION
CLASSES START JUNE 9TH CALL 800.251.5597 TO LEARN MORE
800.251.5597 / dpi@tfa.edu / @ChiDPI digitalprofessionalinstitute.com
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Visit our Travel Lounge in Booth 631
WE KNOW TRAVEL LIKE CHICAGO KNOWS PIZZA We’re That Good. Your company will save up to 20% on Corporate Travel–allow us to show you how. Management Reporting
Mobile Access
Online Booking
Risk Management
Travel Alerts
24/7 Access
Account Management
Meetings & Incentives
Training Program
Dedicated Travel Consultants
Airline Program
Consultation Program
Hotel Program
Price Assurance
Supplier Negotiation
Visit MontroseCorporateTravel.com/expo or Call 800-257-3571 today!
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IT Solutions • IT Support • IT Security Cloud Solutions • Application Development • IT Solutions
Enterprise IT Solutions
FOR EVERYONE Under the Sun
855-763-7452 eusitsolutions.com
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www.clearchairstore.com
Quality meets contemporary design.
Visit booth 711 to experience the Clear Chair Store difference.
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Your customers’ phones have a story to tell ??% of your customers would recommend your business to others ?? minutes is your average wait time ??% of your customers are properly greeted ?? is your top scoring location for customer service Find out what you need to know with
Mobile Customer Satisfaction Surveys Set up in 10 Minutes
Starting from $10/month
See us at Booth no.
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hellopresto.com contact@prestomobilesurveys.com
Presto Mobile Surveys >LZ[ :[YLL[ [O Ă…VVY Boston MA 02111
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Visit us at Chicago Small Business Expo Booth #510 Cloud Phones ● Hosted Desktop Solutions ● Data Back Up Over 20 years of experience serving the business technology needs for companies all over Chicago. 76
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exact online
Small BuSineSS manufacturing and wholeSale diStriBution Software Real-time insight into all areas of your business operations.
http://digitalprofessionalinstitute.com/
www.exactonline.com
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We’re Small Business experts and we know IT. You know your business and you’re focused on growing it. You don’t have time to be an IT expert. That’s what we do. And we do IT for tens of thousands of small to mid-sized businesses just like yours. From cloud computing to communications and managed services, we do IT all. Visit Cbeyond at the Small Business Expo and learn how we can do IT all for you.
TotalNetwork®
TotalCloud®
TotalAssist®
TotalVoice®
Booth 917 in Chicago, IL on April 24 at Navy Pier Booth 416 in Dallas on May 15 at the Dallas Convention Center
©2014 Cbeyond. All Rights Reserved.
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