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Big Idea Pitch Contest 2026
5.6.26
5:00 pm
Glen Ellyn, IL
Big Idea Pitch Contest 2026
Big Idea Pitch Contest 2026
Big Idea Pitch Contest 2026
May 6
5:00 pm
Glen Ellyn, IL
Protect What You Build: IP Strategy for Growing Companies
5.19.26
6:00 pm
Glen Ellyn
Protect What You Build: IP Strategy for Growing Companies
Protect What You Build: IP Strategy for Growing Companies
Protect What You Build: IP Strategy for Growing Companies
May 19
6:00 pm
Glen Ellyn
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The 7 Investor Secrets Every Fundable Startup Gets Right
6.9.26
5:00 pm
Glen Ellyn, IL
The 7 Investor Secrets Every Fundable Startup Gets Right
The 7 Investor Secrets Every Fundable Startup Gets Right
The 7 Investor Secrets Every Fundable Startup Gets Right
Jun 9
5:00 pm
Glen Ellyn, IL
Past Events
2025 NCCET Conference
4.9.25
8:45 am
Glen Ellyn, IL
2025 NCCET Conference
2025 NCCET Conference
2025 NCCET Conference
Apr 9
8:45 am
Glen Ellyn, IL
Exploring the AI Landscape with Microsoft Chicago
4.8.25
2:00 pm
Glen Ellyn, IL
Exploring the AI Landscape with Microsoft Chicago
Exploring the AI Landscape with Microsoft Chicago
Exploring the AI Landscape with Microsoft Chicago
Apr 8
2:00 pm
Glen Ellyn, IL
Adam Lejeunekopp Presents: The Strategic Roadmap
3.19.25
5:30 pm
Glen Ellyn, IL
Adam Lejeunekopp Presents: The Strategic Roadmap
Adam Lejeunekopp Presents: The Strategic Roadmap
Adam Lejeunekopp Presents: The Strategic Roadmap
Mar 19
5:30 pm
Glen Ellyn, IL
Government Contracting Summit hosted by The Illinois APEX Accelerator
3.11.25
9:00 am
Forest Park, IL
Government Contracting Summit hosted by The Illinois APEX Accelerator
Government Contracting Summit hosted by The Illinois APEX Accelerator
Government Contracting Summit hosted by The Illinois APEX Accelerator
Mar 11
9:00 am
Forest Park, IL
NaperLaunch Academy: Growing a Business
2.26.25
6:30 pm
Online
NaperLaunch Academy: Growing a Business
NaperLaunch Academy: Growing a Business
NaperLaunch Academy: Growing a Business
Feb 26
6:30 pm
Online
Susanna Watson from SCORE Presents: Practical Ideas to Solve Business Problems
2.19.25
5:30 pm
Glen Ellyn, IL
Susanna Watson from SCORE Presents: Practical Ideas to Solve Business Problems
Susanna Watson from SCORE Presents: Practical Ideas to Solve Business Problems
Susanna Watson from SCORE Presents: Practical Ideas to Solve Business Problems
Feb 19
5:30 pm
Glen Ellyn, IL
NaperLaunch Academy: Starting a Business
1.22.25
6:30 pm
Online
NaperLaunch Academy: Starting a Business
NaperLaunch Academy: Starting a Business
NaperLaunch Academy: Starting a Business
Jan 22
6:30 pm
Online
Bill Cartwright Book Launch
1.22.25
5:30 pm
Glen Ellyn, IL
Bill Cartwright Book Launch
Bill Cartwright Book Launch
Bill Cartwright Book Launch
Jan 22
5:30 pm
Glen Ellyn, IL
The Midwest Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit
11.13.24
9:00 am
Glen Ellyn, IL
The Midwest Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit
The Midwest Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit
The Midwest Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit
Nov 13
9:00 am
Glen Ellyn, IL
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