Q. How did entreNET start?

A. Discussions for entreNET began two years ago when The Chamber approached the partners about a new way to interact for the purpose of streamlining the delivery of services in the area of entrepreneurship assistance.
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Q. Who is the leader in entreNET?

A. The Economic Development Council for Springfield/Sangamon County joins the Chamber as the leader of entreNET.
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Q. Why do we need entreNET?

A. Before the network was created, the delivery of services for creating new businesses in the greater Springfield area needed a cohesive strategy. Now with the entreNET partnership organized, the partners can plan and execute one strategic plan for a coordinated effort that delivers services to entrepreneurs seamlessly. With entreNET, the entrepreneur is not left wondering where the next step is and with whom to talk about it. entreNET creates a pathway for assistance that didn’t exist before.
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Q. What can an entrepreneur expect when accessing the entreNET?

A. Entrepreneurs can expect to see these things developing in the next few months:

  • On-line business plan assistance
  • Access to all of the region’s training opportunities for business growth and management
  • Networking with other entrepreneurs
  • Financial planning assistance
  • Access to venture capitalists
  • Calendar of events highlighting the region’s seminars and activities for business owners and managers.
  • Easy access to all of the entreNET partners.
  • On-line access to training and seminars.

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Q. How can I get more information about entreNET?

A. Entrepreneurs access the entreNET on line at www.entreNET.us, or by calling The Chamber. New partners are welcome to join entreNET. Partners must be involved in some aspect of new business creation. Logon to www.entreNET.us or call The Chamber to inquire.
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Q. What is the next step for entreNET?

A. The partners in entreNET will be working together on the following in the coming months:

  • A strategic plan for the region’s entrepreneurship programming and support.
  • Communication and collaboration on prevailing and emerging new business ideas.
  • More on-line tools to assist the entrepreneur, accessible via www.entreNET.us.
  • Distribution of seed grants for new firms

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Q. Who is involved in entreNET?

A. EntreNET is a new partnership among old friends. To view the list of partners, click here.
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Q. Why would I want to be involved in entreNET if I am a service provider?

A. Becoming a partners in the entreNET provides your access to the region’s newest and most comprehensive coalition established for the purpose of growing new businesses. Your service or product or financing tool will be brokered by the network for more effective communication to your target audience: the entrepreneur.
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Q. Why would I want to be involved in entreNET if I am an entrepreneur?

A. As a participant in the network, your project or questions will be reviewed by all of the service providers at one time to establish a highly concentrated and intensive review of the best way to move your plan to market. Its one-stop assistance, and it will save you time.
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