Thinking of starting a business or already own one? Take the Plunge with marketing expert L. David Stewart.

 Take the Plunge Event speaker L. David Stewart

Meet  L. (Leroy) David Stewart: architectural designer as well as marketing strategist.

With over 12 years’ experience in architecture working on various projects such as Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 950 N Michigan, and Tilted Kilt. In 2009, Mr. Stewart, took on a new endeavor of marketing and starting his own consultancies, Design AnalySynth & KNOWPE!!! CounterBranding Bureau. As a consultant, Mr. Stewart has worked with various organizations around the world, and has done work marketing and design in Toronto Canada, Croix-de-Bouquet, Haiti, and various regions of the United States. Currently Mr. Stewart teaches MCD 510 New Media Seminar as well teaches at Everest Online. L. David Stewart holds a B.A. in Architectural Studies from The University of Illinois-Chicago, a M.S. in Real Estate from Roosevelt University and a MBA with a focus in Marketing from American Intercontinental University, as well as beginning to pursue his Ph.D. in 2015. His areas of expertise include, architectural design & theory, communication design, brand strategy, and social media strategy, as well as photography. In his spare time, Mr. Stewart is an avid fan of hip-hop music, and a roller skating enthusiast.

See him and other business experts at the first event in the informative learning series Take the Plunge
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Biz owners learn WHY you should Take the Plunge!

Take the Plunge

This conference was put together with you in mind. Project Forward, the organizer, has encountered businesses near and far with the same issue: overcoming barriers to growth. In one conference, we will put you on the path to making real headway in your business, whether you have not started yet, or you hit that milestone and need an extra nudge.

Motivation

Starting is difficult and sometimes growing that business is even more difficult. Hear success stories from those who have taken the plunge and are at various stages of growth in their business.

Access to Capital

Businesses stagnate when they don't know about the resources available for growth. Learn about more than 20 small business funding programs that are available to you.

Network = Net Worth

Real pertinent and structured networking opportunities to grow your business. If you don't feel comfortable networking, don't worry, we'll show you how!

This half day conference includes

• Continental breakfast & lunch
• Welcome Keynote from Emile Cambry, Founder of Blue 1647, Tech Incubator
• Coffee with Strangers, lead by PJ McGuire, social butterfly and Founder of Modet/ Inventor, Super Hairo'N
• #Trending in Capital - The rise of crowd funding and alternative financing options leave people confused. Join a varied panel of lenders to find out what option is available for your business
• The Good, The Bad & The Ugly - features a panel of marketing, event and public relations professionals. Panelists include Jada Russel of High Style Marketing/PR & Keeana Barber of WDB Marketing.

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Conference admission is non refundable.

About the Organizer

Project Forward

Project Forward is a mission diriven for profit focused on helping organizations improve their bottom line with strategic implementation. Project Forward places an emphasis on sustainable economic development strategies and tactics, providing technical assistance to organizations working to create and maximize earned income opportunities to impact economic development within their footprint. In short, we help organizations become profitable! 

Take the Plunge is a fundraiser for Project Forward's client, Future Residential Alternatives. Net proceeds from the event will support the mission of Future Residential Alternatives, an organization focused on improving the lives of survivors of domestic abuse and substance abuse.