From Basement to Main Street

What do Apple Computer, Hershey's, Mary Kay Cosmetics and Ford Motor Company have in common?
Thursday, September 15, 2011 - 5:30pm to 8:00pm

These well known corporations started as home-based businesses!

Join us for an informative presentation by a panel of entrepreneurs who transitioned from their home-based start-up to successful main street businesses.

Our Panel Includes:

  • Terri Hall — Owner of Polliwogs
  • Nan Reid — Former Owner of Britches and Bloomers
  • Frank Abnour — Owner of Spotted Cow

$10 admission price includes drinks and hors d’oeurves

Novus events are generally held the third Thursday of alternating months, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the new Peoria NEXT Innovation Center (unless otherwise indicated). Speakers vary month-to-month. The $10 admission price includes drinks and hors d’oeurves.

Peoria NEXT Innovation Center
801 W. Main Street
Peoria, IL

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