TES Franchise Show in Chicago

Explore Business Ownership at the Franchise Show Chicago
March 13, 2009 - Chicago, Ill – Over 60 of the nation’s fastest growing franchises will be participating in the Franchise Show Chicago for aspiring business owners to learn what it takes to be successful in a franchise concept. The event is free to the community and will be held on Friday, March 27 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday, March 28 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at The UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Rd, Chicago.
The event is hosted by The Entrepreneur’s Source (TES), the nation's premiere source for self-employment options, franchising information, education and training. Co-sponsors of Franchise Show Chicago are National City Bank, Illinois Service Bank, The Women's Business Development Center and the Illinois Small Business Development Center. All sponsors will have representatives’ on-hand to answer questions about business ownership.
“Franchising is one of the few business sectors that are actually growing in this challenging economy,” says Steve Rosenkrantz, regional developer for TES. “Our Franchise Show is an opportunity for people to gain some real insight on the many business options available,” he added.
Franchise Show Chicago will offer opportunities to speak one-on-one with franchise representatives and hear from business resource partners addressing funding, legal, and other support concerns on the minds of aspiring business owners. TES business coaches will be available to answer questions about franchise business ownership and to explain the ‘discovery process’ they take aspiring entrepreneurs through to ensure they find the right business investment for their lifestyle goals, needs and expectations.
As a former senior executive in the corporate world, Tom Anderson of Inverness, Illinois points to the 2008 Franchise Show Chicago as the launching pad for his new franchise as a regional developer for AdviCoach, a business coaching firm. “The quality of the showcase and the impressive TES business coaching ‘discovery process’ led me to the business of my dreams,” said Tom.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in interactive workshops covering many areas of interest for aspiring entrepreneurs:
• How to Find the Right Business for You
• Franchisee Panel – Learn From Their Experience
• Keys to a Successful Start-up in Recessionary Times
• Financing Your Business
On Friday, WBBM NewsRadio 780 will be broadcasting live from Franchise Show Chicago with hosts Kris Kridel and Sherman Kaplan with two hours of news and the WBBM Noon Business Hour. People who pre-register for the Show online before March 27th will be eligible for an Apple Vacation Getaway to Riviera Maya Mexico.
Franchise Show Chicago is FREE to the community. To register and for more information, please go visit www.FranchiseShowChicago.com, or contact Steve Rosenkrantz at esource@valinet.com or 888-264-6667.
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