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ABIC and Positive Reflections Host Event on State Grant for Start-ups

By November 29, 2023No Comments
ROCKFORD, IL – The American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC) and Positive Reflections are hosting a networking event as part of the Business First Friday Series, which is led by small businesses and welcomes all businesses, regardless of sector and size. This event aims to expand business networks, drive new opportunities and connect entrepreneurs to one another.
During this special session, Host Janene Stephenson will share a presentation on the new Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) grant for start-up businesses that began operation in 2020 and 2021. All are welcome to attend this special informational session.
The Business First Friday Series aims to foster growth and connectivity among businesses within the Rockford community through networking and collaboration with businesses from different sectors. Each month, the Business First Friday Series will focus on different topics that small business owners should be aware of. A major part of this series is the leadership and networking potential for small businesses, as Positive Reflections aims to serve as the bridge between small business owners in the Rockford area.
Media is invited to cover this event and speakers will be available for interviews.
WHAT:
ABIC and Positive Reflections hosts Monthly Networking Event in
Rockford for ‘Business First Friday’ Series 
WHO:
Janene Stephenson, President of Positive Reflections and Regional Rockford Navigator, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
Henry McDavid, 6 Figure Business Coach and Co-founder of KEA
Tamika Meek, Owner of The Power of Minding your Mental Health
WHEN:
Friday, December 1, at 6 p.m. CST
WHERE:
Positive Reflections Community Outreach, 730 N Church St., Rockford, IL 61103