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PERU MALL
3940 Route 251
Suite E-1
Peru, IL 61354

FOR MORE INFORMATION
815-223-7600
815-223-7197 fax

PERU MALL HOURS
Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. -9 p.m.
Sunday   11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Want to be boss?

Well then check out the 2008 GK Development, Inc. New Business Expo at Peru Mall will be held from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 19. Entrepreneurs searching for the right opportunity and business model to make their dreams come true are encouraged to attend.
 
The day-long event will include a variety of seminars on various business topics including:
 
11 a.m. - Is Franchising Right for You?/How to Choose a Franchise? - Sandra Begly, owner/operator of Didough's Twisted Pretzel
 
Noon - Peru Mall Success Stories - Roger Trollinger, owner/operator of Furry Babies
 
1 p.m. - How to Write a Business Plan - Chris Vaske, AMCORE Bank
 
1:30 p.m. - Pros & Cons of Owning Your Own Business - Bob Powell, owner/operator of Grinder's
 
2 p.m. - Financing Your Business - Marc Gorsch, assistant vice president, Hometown National Bank
 
3 p.m. - How the Chamber Helps Small Business - Barb Koch, executive director of the Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development and administrator of the Illinois Valley Enterprise Zone
 
4 p.m. - Advertising Your Business - Cheryl Knirlberger, regional sales manager for The Radio Group
 
Pre-registration for the seminars is encouraged as lunch will be provided by Applebee's. To register, or for more information, call 815.223.7600.
 
The New Business Expo is sponsored in part by: