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GREAT Expo: Greater Rockford Entrepreneurship and Training

Tools for Success
2025-02-22 13:00:00 2025-02-22 16:00:00 America/Chicago GREAT Expo: Greater Rockford Entrepreneurship and Training Main Library - WREX Classroom

Saturday, February 22
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-22 13:00:00 2025-02-22 16:00:00 America/Chicago GREAT Expo: Greater Rockford Entrepreneurship and Training Join us for a Business Expo featuring dynamic speakers and resources for entrepreneurs. Highlighting the Gale Business Suite, this program offers tools and insights for business success. Main Library - WREX Classroom

Main Library

WREX Classroom

Join us for a Business Expo featuring dynamic speakers and resources for entrepreneurs. Highlighting the Gale Business Suite, this program offers tools and insights for business success.

Join us on Saturday, February 22nd, from 1:00 PM to 4:45 PM in Room 207 at the Rockford Public Library for an inspiring and informative Business Expo as part of Rockford Entrepreneurs Week.

This event is designed to provide valuable resources, practical tools, and expert insights to help local entrepreneurs and business professionals thrive. Attendees will hear from dynamic speakers, learn about the Gale Business Suite and its extensive tools for business development, and connect with a network of like-minded individuals.

Whether you're launching a new venture or growing an existing business, this event will empower you with the knowledge and resources to achieve success. Admission is free, and seating is limited, so secure your spot today!

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The 66,000 sq.ft. Main Library opened in spring of 2024 and serves as the Rockford Public Library's main downtown facility. The newly constructed space boasts a 1st floor Children's Area complete with a dedicated computer lab, three program rooms, play structure with slide, and baby garden, a Maker Lab with access to 3D printers and scanners and small board computers, podcasting room, green screen video room, a large Young Adult Zone with gaming center, adult computer lab, local history room, and several meeting and study rooms accommodating groups of 2-8 people. Additional features include a large interactive screen, two roof-top terraces, one of which is available for rent as part of our large event space on the third floor, underground parking, and drive-thru book drop holds pickup!

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