Innovation Celebration

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Beckman Institute, 405 North Mathews Avenue, Urbana, Illinois

Event Website: http://innovationcelebration.com/

The Champaign County Economic Development Corporation, Singleton Law Firm, P.C., and Fox Atkins Development along with the University of Illinois Technology Entrepreneur Center, Research Park, Office of Technology Management, Office of Corporate Relations, and Academy for Entrepreneurial Leadership, are pleased to sponsor the Seventh Annual Innovation Celebration in recognition of those individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions, taken risks, and provided leadership to ensure the continuing economic success of Champaign County, the ongoing success of the University's economic development mission, and the growth of entrepreneurial talent and energy in your community.

Innovation Celebration is not merely an award for accomplishment, however, but a benchmark of success for those outstanding individuals, organizations and corporations who are nominated and selected to receive this prestigious award. Additionally, Innovation Celebration serves as a tangible collaboration between the University of Illinois and the community that clearly establishes the power of cooperation and united vision.

Eight awards have been established, recognizing the various ways in which individuals and organizations have utilized innovation, creativity, and leadership for entrepreneurial endeavor and economic development in the community.

Nominate someone today! https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/8509893

Lender Forum

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

1817 South Neil Street, Suite 100, Champaign, Illinois

The Lender Forum provides information about federal and state financing programs for small businesses as well as program changes. Topics will include SBA CAPLines Program, Upcoming SBA Training Opportunities, 504 Refinancing and International Trade. Presenters include representatives from the US Small Business Administration, Illinois SBDCs, Illinois
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Procurement Technical Assistance Centers, USDA Rural Development, Certifies Development Companies & SCORE. RSVP by emailing sbdc@champaigncountyedc.org or call 217.378.8535.

Pre-TechMix! Presentation

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

M2 Building, 301 North Neil, 4th Floor Enclave, Champaign, Illinois

"How the UC2B Big Broadband Project Can Impact Your Business”
Speakers: Mike Hosier, Champaign Telephone Company
Mike Smeltzer, University of Illinois CITES

Join us before the TechMix! to learn about UC2B!!!

TechMix! sponsored by M2, BankChampaign & Boltini Lounge

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

301 North Neil Street, 4th Floor, Champaign, Illinois

Inside one of Champaign’s newest buildings, the M2 Enclave has become a haven for cutting-edge business in Champaign County. Located at 301 North Neil Street, in the heart of downtown Champaign, Illinois, this One Main Development project has become the talk of the town with its luxurious spaces for living, working & socializing. The M2 Enclave has become a "destination location" for new and existing businesses that are looking for a place with close proximity and easy access to dining, shopping, living & other local amenities. If this piques your interest and you wish to find out more, join us Thursday, March 8 from 5pm-7pm at the M2 Enclave. Tours of the M2 condos will be conducted throughout this exciting networking time.

International Trade Seminar

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

1817 South Neil Street, Suite 100, Champaign, Illinois

This seminar will use PowerPoint and the hands-on experience of an active freight forwarder to alert front-line personnel about regulations and documentation affecting shipment of goods outside of the U.S. Valuable information will be provided to assist both you and your company in minimizing exposure, liability and risk in export transactions.

AGENDA:
Registration & Continental Breakfast- 8:00am; Seminar starts at 8:30am

Morning:
• Introductions
• Export Basics
• INCOTERMS 2010
• The Proforma Invoice & Export

Quotation
• Compliance
• Risk Management

Lunch & Networking

Afternoon:
• Export Documentation
• Methods of Payment & Collection
• Questions & Answers

• Deadline: RSVP by March 9, 2012 (required) To RSVP, please call 618.545.3260 or email itc@kaskaskia.edu
• Fee: $45.00 per person (Includes breakfast & lunch.)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

BUSINESS OWNERS AND
PERSONNEL INVOLVED WITH-
• Shipping
• Document Preparation
• Export Compliance
• Accounting
• Sales

Guest Speaker: Ric Frantz, CEO of LR International, Wood Dale IL - LR International is a full service freight forwarder and consultant.

TechMix! sponsored by Meyer Capel

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm