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Chicago EFactor Event - Legal Aspects for Entrepreneurs 2/21

Below is information about an event that I am co-hosting with EFactor.

Legal Aspects for Entrepreneurs

An interactive workshop covering crucial tax and legal issues facing entrepreneurs and their companies during the business lifecycle from start-up, expansion and exit.  Our legal experts will give your professional advice on these and many more topics:

• Getting the initial structure right
• Rewarding employees with equity
• Exit routes
• Spouses as shareholders
• Research and Development tax credits
• Equity or debt financing from investors
• Having a group of companies
•  'Cleaning' up a group to maximize tax reliefs (or to avoid losing them)
• Inheritance tax issues with companies and groups
• Liquidations - when it all goes wrong

A key part of the workshop will be the opportunity to discuss with fellow entrepreneurs tax and legal issues they are facing and what solutions they found to be the most beneficial. You will be able to learn from others as to how to avoid legal mistakes and solve the problems you are facing now without spending large amount of money on legal help.

Speakers Include:

• Greg Grove, Principal, Much Shelist 
• Alexandra Dowling, Associate, Jenner & Block

Date: 2/21/12

Time: 6:30-9:30pm

Location: VentureSHOT, 744 N. Wells St., Chicago

Price: $10 Early Bird, $15 regular, $20 at door

Host: EFactor

For more details and to register, go to EFactor.com.

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EFactor Presents: Angel Investing - The Inside Scoop - 12/15 in Chicago

Below is information about an event that I am co-hosting with EFactor.

Angel Investing - The Inside Scoop

The hardest part of starting a new business is finding the money to fund it. You could turn to friends and family but at most you might be able to get a few thousand dollars. That’s not going to work and good luck getting a bank to loan you any money. Banks are notoriously stringent when it comes to small business loans. 41 percent of small business owners said they had trouble getting adequate financing in 2010 according to the National Small Business Association. 

Before you give up on your business idea you need to attend EFactor’s presentation on Angel Investing in Chicago. Angel Investors are generally affluent, retired entrepreneurs who provide capital for business start-ups just like yours. 

Keynotes

• Greg Grove - Much Shelist - Discussion about legal structure and terms of investing
• Michael Gruber - Independence Equity - Discussion about funding sources and pitching to investors

Investor Panelists

• Michael Gruber - Cornerstone Angels
• Karin O'Connor - Hyde Park Angels
• Ron Kirschner - Heartland Angels
• Brad Morehead - Wildcat Angels
• Matt Matigian - Irish Angels

Date: 12/15/11

Time: 6:30-9:30pm

Location: Much Shelist, 191 N. Wacker, 18th Floor, Chicago 

Price: $10 pre-registered by 11/22, $15 regular, $20 at door

Host: EFactor

For more details and to register, go to EFactor.com.

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Chicago EFactor Workshop 12/3 - Jim Solomon & NFL QB Fran Tarkenton

EFactor Presents: Chicago Workshop with Jim Solomon, with special guest appearance: Fran Tarkenton
Have you ever been to a seminar or speaking engagement hoping to get personalized business advice only to leave with just general information? 

At this workshop that won't happen to you! Professor Jim Solomon, an adjunct professor at the University of Utah, and NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback Fran Tarkenton, hated attending one size fits all seminars. No one leaves those events with personalized advice for their unique situation. What works for one business won't necessarily work for yours! 

Sensing a need for more unique business advice, Professor Jim and Fran Tarkenton put together this highly informative and personalized workshop for entrepreneurs in the Chicago area. You'll learn critical points of starting a business as well as marketing strategies and management advice. In addition, you'll get the chance to submit a 'Needs List' to Professor Jim. He will personally review your list and counselors will contact you with business ideas and advice.  

Event Details

December 3, 2011

8:30am-12pm

TechNexus, 200 S. Wacker, 15th Floor, Chicago

Cost: Early Bird $25, Regular $30 

For more information and to register, go to EFactor.

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EFactor Presents: Angel Investing - The Inside Scoop

Below is information about an event that I am co-hosting with EFactor.

Angel Investing - The Inside Scoop

The hardest part of starting a new business is finding the money to fund it. You could turn to friends and family but at most you might be able to get a few thousand dollars. That’s not going to work and good luck getting a bank to loan you any money. Banks are notoriously stringent when it comes to small business loans. 41 percent of small business owners said they had trouble getting adequate financing in 2010 according to the National Small Business Association. 

Before you give up on your business idea you need to attend EFactor’s presentation on Angel Investing in Chicago. Angel Investors are generally affluent, retired entrepreneurs who provide capital for business start-ups just like yours. 

Keynotes

• Greg Grove - Much Shelist - Discussion about legal structure and terms of investing
• Michael Gruber - Independence Equity - Discussion about funding sources and pitching to investors

Investor Panelists

• Michael Gruber - Cornerstone Angels
• Karin O'Connor - Hyde Park Angels
• Ron Kirschner - Heartland Angels
• Brad Morehead - Wildcat Angels
• Matt Matigian - Irish Angels

Date: 12/15/11

Time: 6:30-9:30pm

Location: Much Shelist, 191 N. Wacker, 18th Floor, Chicago 

Price: $10 pre-registered by 11/22, $15 regular, $20 at door

Host: EFactor

For more details and to register, go to EFactor.com.

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Chicago EFactor Workshop 12/3 - Jim Solomon & Fran Tarkenton

EFactor Presents: Chicago Workshop with Jim Solomon, with special guest appearance: Fran Tarkenton

Have you ever been to a seminar or speaking engagement hoping to get personalized business advice only to leave with just general information? 

At this workshop that won't happen to you! Professor Jim Solomon, an adjunct professor at the University of Utah, and NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback Fran Tarkenton, hated attending one size fits all seminars. No one leaves those events with personalized advice for their unique situation. What works for one business won't necessarily work for yours! 

Sensing a need for more unique business advice, Professor Jim and Fran Tarkenton put together this highly informative and personalized workshop for entrepreneurs in the Chicago area. You'll learn critical points of starting a business as well as marketing strategies and management advice. In addition, you'll get the chance to submit a 'Needs List' to Professor Jim. He will personally review your list and counselors will contact you with business ideas and advice.  

Event Details

December 3, 2011

8:30am-12pm

TechNexus, 200 S. Wacker, 15th Floor, Chicago

Cost: Early Bird $25, Regular $30 

For more information and to register, go to EFactor.

Funding Feeding Frenzy - Chicago Event on November 2

The Funding Feeding Frenzy provides an opportunity to get connected with loads of Investors, CEOs, and Founders of fast growing companies. 

• Secure all the critical resources you need to grow your business in a single day. 
• Present your business to real investors that can help grow your company NOW. 
• Engage one-on-one with Investor Panelists at the exclusive "Meet the Money" VIP luncheon. 
• Connect with the Midwest's Top Investors and Entrepreneurs at the "Big Splash" Cocktail Party. 
• Meet hundreds of prospects that can be converted to real $$$ 

Event Details 

November 2, 2011 

5:30--9:30pm 

Grossinger City Autoplex, 1500 N. Dayton St., Chicago 

To receive a 20% discount off of registration, use the code "JasonJ" and sign up at http://fundingfeedingfrenzy.com

EFactor Workshop Presents: How to Create a Social Media Strategy - Next Week!

Below is information about another event for EFactor that is targeted for entrepreneurs.

EFactor Workshop Presents: How to Create a Social Media Strategy 

Date: October 4, 2011

Time: 9am-3pm

Location: 200 W. Adams, Suite 2725, Chicago

More Information / RSVP:  http://tinyurl.com/3ev6gdg

This 1 day workshop presented by Biztegra explores how social media presents a tremendous opportunity for your business. Cutting through all the hype, it focuses on how to create a true social media program in a pragmatic, straightforward way, in a process that has been used many times for many organizations. Using this process, and understanding how it all fits together, you will be able to grow your business.  

By the end of the workshop, you will understand:

• Where social media fits within the overall marketing framework
• What the different categories of social media are
• The process of creating a social media program
• How to integrate the different platforms into a cohesive program
• The link between social media and great Search Engine Optimization
• How each platform (blogs, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter – and many more) should be used to create a cohesive strategy that drives your business.

 

Founder Institute Invades Chicago - Early Bird Applications Due 9/25

Below is information about a program that I will be faciliating in Chicago:

Due to overwhelming demand, the Founder Institute will be opening its first Chicago Semester this Fall to help grow the local startup ecosystem. The 4-month program will run from October 17th until February 7th, 2012, and is open to existing and prospective technology founders of all kinds - with or without an idea, young or old, and with a full-time job or unemployed. 

If you apply before the Early Admissions Deadline of Sunday, September 25th, you have the best chance to be accepted and the $50 processing fee for the Predictive Admissions Test will be waived. Apply here. 

The Founder Institute is a global network of startups and mentors that has helped launch hundreds of technology companies across four continents. The Chicago program will feature over 25 technology Founder and CEO mentors. 

It became clear to us that Chicago was a great target when for a new semester when nearly 100 people attended our Pitch Bootcamp event, and nearly 50 people applied to a private, prospective call for Applications we ran last month. 

If you or someone you know could benefit from expert training and feedback to launch a technology startup, then apply here to the Chicago Founder Institute.

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Chicago Startup Ideation Bootcamp - by the Founder Institute - 10/11

Below is information about an event that I have co-organized with the Founder Institute.

Chicago Startup Ideation Bootcamp - by the Founder Institute

Date: October 11, 2011

Time: 6:00 - 9:00pm

Location: gravitytank, 114 W. Illinois, Floor 3, Chicago

Cost: Free

The Startup Ideation Bootcamp provides expert advice with real-world practice. The evening begins with talks by leading startup Founders designed to teach you the components of good and bad startup ideas. For example, is your market big enough, is there organic growth potential, and a clear path to profitability? Then, attendees can share their ideas with both experts and peers to receive constructive feedback. The evening format is based on the best practices of the Founder Institute, the largest pre-seed incubator in the world.

Speakers include Sal Cilella, Associate Partner of gravitytank and David Roth, Founder and Managing Partner of Get Stirred Up. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. 

For more details and to sign up, go to Chicago Startup Ideation Bootcamp.

EFactor Workshop Presents: How to Create a Social Media Strategy - 10/4

Below is information about another event for EFactor that is targeted for entrepreneurs.

EFactor Workshop Presents: How to Create a Social Media Strategy 

Date: October 4, 2011

Time: 9am-3pm

Location: 200 W. Adams, Suite 2725, Chicago

Cost: Save $100 if sign up by 9/4

Host: EFactor

More Information / RSVP:  http://tinyurl.com/3ev6gdg

This 1 day workshop presented by Biztegra explores how social media presents a tremendous opportunity for your business. Cutting through all the hype, it focuses on how to create a true social media program in a pragmatic, straightforward way, in a process that has been used many times for many organizations. Using this process, and understanding how it all fits together, you will be able to grow your business.  

By the end of the workshop, you will understand:

• Where social media fits within the overall marketing framework
• What the different categories of social media are
• The process of creating a social media program
• How to integrate the different platforms into a cohesive program
• The link between social media and great Search Engine Optimization
• How each platform (blogs, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter – and many more) should be used to create a cohesive strategy that drives your business.