OUR 13TH ANNUAL LUNCHEON WAS A HUGE SUCCCESS. FOR THE FIRST TIME WE ADDED EXHIBITOR TABLES AND OUR EXHIBITORS WERE VERY PLEASED WITH THE NEW CONTACTS THEY MADE FOR THEIR BUSINESSES.
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Keynote Speaker: 

Morton J. Marcus
Economist
Author/Columnist
Speaker/Consultant

Keynote Presentation:
“Fiscal Follies of 2011”

Morton Marcus, an internationally recognized authority on regional economies, taught economics for 33 years at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and is the former Director of the Indiana Business Research Center. He retired from the University in 2003 but continues to write a weekly newspaper column and speak frequently to civic and business groups. He has been an advisor on matters of public policy to six Indiana governors, consulted with businesses across America and lectured at universities in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines.

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SPONSOR INFORMATION
We welcome sponsors for this event.  Each sponsor will receive program recognition and two luncheon tickets.
Sponsorship Fee: $300 per sponsorship. Remit to SSSBA or complete online registration and payment below.

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ADDITIONAL TICKETS FOR SPONSORS:  Additional luncheon tickets are available at $35 each. Please click here to purchase additional tickets.

ATTENTION EXHIBITORS
For the first time ever, you will have a special opportunity to promote your business and interact with attendees at the
South Suburban Small Business Association
13th Annual Meeting & Luncheon
October 20, 2010
11:00AM to 2:30PM
Odyssey Country Club
Tinley Park, IL

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It’s All about Your Image

Presenter:           Larry Burrows, Photography by Larry Burrows
Date:                   Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Time:                   7:45 a.m.  networking & coffee;  8:00 – 9:30 a.m. program

Place:                   Heritage Room, South Suburban College  
                            15800 S. State Street, South Holland, IL
R.S.V.P.:              708.596.2000 ext. 2568
Cost:                    Free to paid SSSBA members; $5 guests

                    Join us for an educational and helpful event along with a “light” breakfast.

We have all heard that a picture is worth a thousand words, but do all pictures have worth?

Most of us can take pictures with our cell phones and own digital cameras, making it easy to take and share or download pictures.  The question is, are these good enough for all situations and occasions?

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Presenters:       Shon Harris & Angela Drexel
                            LiveWire Electrical Systems, Inc.
Date:                   Wednesday, August 18, 2010                                        
Time:                   7:45 a.m.   networking & coffee
                            8:00 – 9:30 a.m.  program  
Place:                  University & College Center, Room 5320
                           16333 S. Kilbourn Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
R.S.V.P.:             708.596.2000 ext. 2568
Cost:                   Free to paid SSSBA members; $5 guests

Join us for an educational and helpful event along with a “light” breakfast.

It is tough enough for a business to survive and thrive in the best of times, but when the economy is volatile or down, survival presents a real challenge.  Presenters at workshops are often training consultants giving excellent advice on “how to run your business.”  This time, the presenters are business owners who are in your shoes—the small business owner/operator.  The company’s mission and vision include statements about their standards: high quality, dependability, customer service, timeliness, and safety. Continue reading →

Small Business of the Year:     J & J Auto Rebuilders, Inc, 4514 W. 137th St, Crestwood, Il. Click to visit website.
Training Excellence:                Ed Miniat, Inc, 16250 S. Vincennes Ave, South Holland, Il. Click to visit website.
Economic Development Leader of the Year:    Representative Al Riley, Illinois Congressional District 38, District Office: 3649 W 183rd St, Hazel Crest, Il. Click to visit website.

Date:  February 17, 2010
Time:  7:45 – 9:30 AM
Where: Doubletree Hotel
Address: 500 West 127th St, Alsip, Il

Speaker: Paul V. La Schiazza, President of AT&T Illinois
Topic: Wireless Technology: Changing Your World
Emerging technology is about to change your world. Should you care? Learn how “being connected” will – and is already – impacting your business and personal life.

Read about the winners in the post-awards press release.

Read the pre-awards press release.

11:30 AM
Where: The Odyssey Country Club, Main Ballroom
Address: 19110 South Ridgeland Ave, Tinley Park, Illinois
Speaker: Mark Papoccia
Topic: TBA

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Time Management
8 – 9:30 a.m.
Place: South Suburban College, Heritage Room
Address: 15800 S State Street, South Holland, Il
Speaker: Alexandra Glumac
Topic: Time Management
Free for SSSBA Members; $5 for Guests

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Business Planning: How the Planning Process & Written Documents Act as Roadmaps to Success

Presenter: Hilary Burkinshaw, Executive Director,
The CenterPoint for Entrepreneurs of
Governors State University
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2009
Time: 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Place: The Heritage Room
South Suburban College
15800 S. State Street, South Holland, IL
R.S.V.P.: 708.596.2000 ext. 2568

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Presenter:      Rodney Burge
Date:                Thursday, April 2, 2009
Time:                8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Place:               Heritage Room
South Suburban College, 15800 S. State Street, South Holland, IL
R.S.V.P. Myrta 708.596.2000 ext. 2455

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8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Double Tree Hotel, Alsip
5000 W. 127th Street
Alsip, IL

Speaker: Anthony Denovellis
First Midwest Bank

Honoring the Small Business Person of the Year, Training Excellence Award Recipient,
and Business Community Development Award Recipient.

Presenter:  Robert Salitore, Center Dean, Keller Graduate School of Management

You go into business because you “know your stuff” in your field or because you want to be your own boss. Then comes the reality. Running a business takes time, money and especially skills in running a business. This before business hours will help you pinpoint what you need to know and how to find resources to help you.