Wilmette Public Library
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Turn Your Good Idea into a Great Business
Presented by SCORE North Cook and Lake Counties
Thursday, October 22
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilmette Public Library
AuditoriumTurning a promising idea into a successful business requires more than enthusiasm and creativity.
Jim Axelrad with the North Cook and Lake Counties chapter of SCORE will explore the practical steps entrepreneurs must take to validate concepts, understand customer needs, analyze competition, and create a realistic path to profitability. Attendees will learn how to refine their value proposition, identify market opportunities, and avoid common startup mistakes. The session also will discuss financing considerations, operational planning, and growth strategies that help transform concepts into sustainable businesses. Attendees will gain actionable insights that can help them move from inspiration to execution with greater confidence and clarity.
Wilmette Public Library
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About the branch
From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave.
Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.