2016 River North Business Expo

Event Sponsors

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From start-ups to hospitality to national brands, River North is the heart of innovation and business in Chicago. At the 2016 River North Business Expo, brought to you by the River North Business Association, you will meet some of the top business professionals and entrepreneurs in the city. Complete with a trade show, traditional and speed networking, and a business panel discussion, this expo is the ultimate destination to focus on growing your business. Come make meaningful connections with people at the forefront of local business.

River North Economic Outlook 2016
Whether you are a working professional, current business owner, or aspiring entrepreneur, come join us as we analyze and discuss with our knowledgeable panelists which economic factors will probably impact the many businesses of the Chicago and River North area in 2016 and beyond!

Moderator:

Lindsey A. Seeskin, Attorney, Rapoport Law Offices, P.C.

Featured Panelists:

Frank Fiore, Market Manager, Chicago Market, Associated Bank
Philip K. Bandle, Vice President, Investments, Wintrust Wealth Management
Jeff Karbin, President/ Owner, Express Employment Professionals
Corey Dane, Manager of Local Business Outreach, YELP
Michael J. Scilingo, Principal, Asset Management, North Wells Capital

River North Connections: A Speed Networking Event

Come join us for a round of facilitated networking during the River North Business Expo! We've taken the "work" out of networking and created an atmosphere that makes it easy and fun to meet other business professionals. In this speed networking event, participants will have the opportunity to connect with up to 30 other professionals in 3 minute intervals over the course of an hour.

Expo schedule is detailed below...

Business Expo Committee:

Event Chair: Jeff Karbin, Express Employment Professionals

Dani Samons, Arbonne Independent Consultant
Jenn Gaudreau, Jennifer Kathryn Photography
John Buckingham, Buckingham Tax & Financial
Katy Osborn, Amelia Street Studio
Langston Hill, AdThrill
Meghan Stokes, Law Office of Meghan Stokes LLC
Suzanne Gagnon, The Langham Chicago

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Date and Time

Thursday Apr 28, 2016
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM CDT

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Schedule of Events
5:30-8:00 PM Tradeshow and Open Networking
                          (bring plenty of business cards)
         7:45 PM Business Card Drawing (must be present to win)

Optional Expo Activities....
5:45-6:30 PM Panel: "River North Economic Outlook"
6:45-7:30 PM   Speed Networking

Location

Courtyard Chicago Downtown/River North
30 E Hubbard St, Chicago IL 60611

30 E Hubbard St Chicago IL 60611

Fees/Admission

$30 Non-Members, General Public
$20 Members (member coupons accepted)

$10 for a Panel Discussion Session or Speed Networking

Website

Courtyard Chicago Downtown/River North

Contact Information

Liz Schulze, Director of Marketing & Events
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