Pekin Library To Host ReferenceUSA Training Session

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Central Illinois Business owners are invited to learn how to start, manage and/or grow their business by using the Pekin Public Library's free database, ReferenceUSA, at our free training session on Tuesday, June 27, at 12:00 noon at the Pekin Public Library.

At this session, entrepreneurs and business owners will learn how to use the library's ReferenceUSA database to find the mission-critical information to start, manage, and grow a business. Topics include:
·       Searching for businesses
·       Locating hard-to-find vendors, both locally and nationally
·       Locating subject-matter experts and professional services
·       Finding investors, venture capitalists, and angels
·       Networking with other businesses in your area or industry
·       Developing relationships with related business for cobranding opportunities
·       Understanding community demographics
·       Surveying locations for expansion
·       Conducting competitive analysis
·       Planning delivery routes and service areas
·       Sourcing new employees

This program will be presented by Nancy Spidle, of Infogroup.  Lunch will be served to registered participants.  To register, please call the Pekin Public Library at 347-7111, ext. 0.

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