The Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center at Lake Forest College invites students and local business owners to come together to network, share ideas, milestones, challenges, and everything in between.
First Fridays in the Forest is a monthly gathering where folks can gather to troubleshoot, brainstorm, and support the growth of a strong startup and business community in Lake County. Whether you have zero ideas, plenty of brand-new ideas, or are an established business, this monthly informal gathering is open to ALL.
Join us to:
Meet like-minded business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in the entrepreneurial ecosystem
Connect with a community of people with fresh ideas
Grow your network of advisors and supporters
Make your future happen
First Fridays in the Forest takes place on the Fridays listed below when school is in session.
Join us from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. CST on:
October 7, 2022
November 4, 2022
February 3, 2023
March 3, 2023
April 7, 2023
We meet in the Oppenheimer Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (OC), which is located on the 2nd floor of Donnelly and Lee Library.
For more information, contact Kate Jackson (kjackson@lakeforest.edu).
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