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Illinois Entrepreneurs is designed to empower entrepreneurs and small business owners to grow and sustain healthy businesses through regular meetings and annual training conferences featuring some of the country's best entrepreneurs and experts.
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Entrepreneur Bootcamp & Certification Orientation: 9 Week Program Cohort 14
·OnlineOnlineATTEND A FREE ORIENTATION TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN GET THIS 9 WEEK ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING PROGRAM FROM TOP NOTCH EXPERTS!
With over 300 graduates, the NEA Entrepreneur Bootcamp and Certification Program presented by the National Entrepreneurs Association is a 9 week course that will help you understand entrepreneurship from A to Z, avoid common pitfalls, accelerate your growth and achieve your business goals faster.
Modules are taught by experienced entrepreneurs, college professors and financial professionals with real world experience. Attend our free orientation to learn how you can take advantage of this nationally acclaimed virtual training program. To learn more about the NEA Entrepreneur Bootcamp or to apply visit https://www.nationalentrepreneurs.org/training
Course Feedback
"I was stuck in several areas of business development ranging from CEO mindset to no adjustment for business realities around marketing and security technology. The NEA Comerica Entrepreneur Bootcamp and Certification Program in nine weeks moved my business foundation further than it has moved in all the last five years." Jocelyn Van Coney, Van Coney Business Strategies, LLC"I have several certifications, but this program is at the top of my list, with the tangible insight and information that was poured into us from several experts. The cost was a speckle of the 10x value received in learning how to pivot to become a great entrepreneur." Michael Wynn, Wynngate Associates/Coach Win, LLC
"I am beyond excited that I was part of Cohort 6 - NEA Entrepreneur Bootcamp and Certification Program. In what felt like 9 short weeks, I have a deeper understanding of what it takes from mindset to implementation to make my business successful. More importantly, I created a network of like-minded gladiators that also succeeding and winning at business as well." Dr. Janet Little, Founder of Optimal Vitality MD, LLC
Link to application https://www.nationalentrepreneurs.org/training
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Entrepreneur Forum: AI Update How to Leverage AI Tools to Accelerate Growth
Lawrence Technological University, 21000 West 10 Mile Road Marburger Auditorium, Southfield, MI, USAre You Ready to Take Your Business to the Next Level?
Get Connected and Grow at the 2026 Entrepreneurs Forum: AI Update!NEA will host the annual Entrepreneurs Forum in partnership with Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, Michigan on Friday May 15th. This event brings together entrepreneurs and professionals to connect, collaborate, and explore cutting-edge strategies for business growth.
This year’s theme is AI Update and explores how artificial intelligence is helping every day entrepreneurs save time, become more competitive, and significantly reduce costs. Our keynote speaker will be Emmy Award Winning News Anchor and Entrepreneur Glenda Lewis.
This is your opportunity to learn how AI is transforming the way businesses operate and grow. This dynamic event will bring together leading AI experts, tech professionals, and successful entrepreneurs to share the newest tools and strategies shaping the future of business.
Connect with other forward-thinking business owners, learn how to leverage AI for growth, and leave with actionable insights to help you stay competitive in a rapidly evolving AI era.
2026 Entrepreneurs Forum Event Highlights
- Dynamic Keynote Speakers
- Power Packed AI Panel Discussion
- AI Training Sessions
- Numerous Business Resources
- Exhibitors/Vendors
- Continental Breakfast
- Power Networking Lunch
- Give-aways and more
AI Training Session Descriptions
Session One
Never Lose a Lead Again: Capture, Connect, and Convert Automatically
Instructor: Shaun Zhang | Chief AI Officer at Think Technologies
At an event, you may encounter a valuable contact, capture their business card, and then neglect to follow up. Life’s demands often lead to missed opportunities. In this hands-on workshop, you will develop an easy automation that captures a business card’s image, extracts contact information using artificial intelligence, saves it to your Google Sheet (or your preferred CRM), and drafts a personalized follow-up email within seconds. You will emerge with a functional system that transforms every handshake into a meaningful connection. Please bring your laptop, your phone and business card(s).
Key Takeaways:- Capture and organize business contacts instantly using AI
- Eliminate missed opportunities with automated follow-up
- Generate personalized emails in seconds
- Build a ready-to-use system to streamline your networking process
Session Two
AI for Entrepreneurs: Smart Marketing Without a Bigger Team
Instuctor: Heather McGlone | Founder of Ace Strategies
AI is the great equalizer for entrepreneurs, giving small businesses access to tools and capabilities that were once reserved for larger teams. In this practical session, you’ll learn how to use AI strategically to clarify your messaging, create content efficiently, and build consistent marketing systems — all while maintaining your authentic voice and without adding headcount.
Key Takeaways:- How to use AI to improve messaging clarity and strengthen positioning
- A simple system for turning one idea into multiple marketing assets
- The right balance between AI efficiency and human strategy
- A practical workflow you can implement immediately to save time and increase consistency
Session Three
AI Systems to Create Seven Figure Service Businesses
Instructor: Gabe Wilson|Microsoft Certified AI Engineer|Founder of Edgy Design Group
In this powerful session, you’ll discover how to leverage AI systems to build and scale a seven-figure business with greater speed and efficiency. Learn how entrepreneurs are using automation, data, and smart workflows to reduce costs, increase productivity, and maximize profits. This workshop will break down practical AI tools and strategies that can streamline operations, enhance marketing, and improve decision-making. Whether you're just starting or looking to scale, you’ll gain actionable insights to implement AI systems that drive real business growth.
Key Takeaways:- Identify AI systems that can accelerate business growth and scalability
- Automate key operations to save time and reduce overhead
- Leverage AI for smarter marketing and customer acquisition
- Build efficient workflows that support consistent revenue growth
If you have questions or need additional information about this event call 248-416-7278 or visit https://www.nationalentrepreneurs.org/2026-entrepreneurs-forum
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