Dear Members of Innovation DuPage,
The ID Member Meetup is your pipeline for all information about Innovation DuPage!
Please join us this Wednesday (March 5th, 2025) in the Innovation DuPage Event Space - 535 Duane St. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 at 9:30am. We will be featuring:
Member Spotlight: Nick Hudson of Eno Homecare and recent Owner-2-CEO graduate will present as our Member Spotlight. Eno Homecare provides high-quality non-medical home care services that enable individuals to maintain independence and dignity in their own homes. Their carefully screened, well-trained caregivers offer personalized support ranging from daily assistance and companionship to specialized Alzheimer's and respite care.
Member Resource: Mike Varon, Innovation DuPage's Strategic Business Advisor, will lead a Problem Solving Session during our upcoming Member Meetup. This is your opportunity to
receive expert guidance on your specific business challenges. To benefit from Mike's expertise, email your business-related questions or issues to Hannah Macey by 8:00 a.m. Wednesday. During the session, Mike will address these submissions, providing valuable insights and solutions to help you overcome obstacles in your business.
Innovation DuPage Member Survey: If you haven't already done so, please take 5 minutes to complete our FY2024 Annual Survey to measure the collective growth of our Innovation DuPage members. About 17% of ID Members have participated so far – thank you – and we still have a long way to go! We appreciate your participation which helps us better understand your progress! To access the survey, click here.
Small Business Networking Reception, 03.11 & 03.12: Old National Bank invites you to learn about their Empowerment Small Business Loan Program at upcoming networking events.
The program is designed specifically for minority and women-owned businesses that might not qualify under traditional lending guidelines, offering:
- Loans up to $5 million with expanded credit guidelines
- Lower minimum credit score requirements
- Modified collateral requirements
- Various loan types including lines of credit, equipment financing, and owner-occupied real estate
Join fellow business leaders for a networking
reception on March 11 in DeKalb or March 12 in Waukegan from 5:30-7:30 p.m. For location details and to register, click here.
Need help with the Member Portal? If you missed the walkthrough of our new Member Portal, Anushka Verma, ID's IT Project Manager, is happy to guide you through the platform. Whether you're having trouble logging in or want to explore specific features, she's here to help you navigate the portal successfully.
*Also, If you need to book a room at ID, please contact Anushka Verma*
As always, bagels and coffee will be served.
If you can’t make it in person, attend virtually though our Zoom Link
See you then!
Dan Facchini
Managing Director,
Innovation DuPage
- Signup to present at a future meetup HERE
- Find previous presentations & resources in the Member Portal