Patrick McKeehan, director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center, SIUE School of Business.
SIUE alum Jeffry Harrison, chief operating officer of Rover Enterprises LLC.
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Alumni Speaker Series will present “From Point A to Point B: How to Start a Business,” from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 in the B. Birger Hall Special Events room on the SIUE campus. The event is hosted by the Offices of Alumni Affairs and Educational Outreach.
“During the event, we will discuss the steps for starting a business,” said Laura Hopping, assistant director of Alumni Affairs.
Guest speakers Patrick McKeehan, director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center, SIUE School of Business, and SIUE alum Jeffry Harrison, chief operating officer at Rover Enterprises LLC, will guide guests through the path normally traveled between idea and profitability, using proven techniques and a wealth of available resources.
The session will include a business plan outline, a brochure on SIUE’s Small Business Development Center and real life examples of entrepreneurial success and setbacks. Guests will be given the opportunity to discuss their business idea and interact with presenters.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch to the session. Those planning to attend can register online. For more information, contact Hopping at 618-650-2762 or lhoppin@siue.edu. The event is free for students and $10 for general admission. The attire is business casual. A campus map is available online.