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THE BRIEFCASE SESSION 2 FINANCE + BANKING
June 4 • 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The 501 – 501 Hampshire Street, Quincy, IL 62301
Session 2 of THE BRIEFCASE features local banking and finance professionals who will share valuable insight to help businesses strengthen financial security, growth planning, and banking relationships.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Jana Hattey, First Bankers Trust
Julie Bowen, Mercantile
Tom Hendren, Homebank
Blake Scheer, State Street Bank
TOPICS
• Financial safety tactics
• Financial planning and banking resources
• Business growth tools and funding conversations
Registration includes lunch, networking opportunities, hands-on discussion, and valuable business resources.
Register for Session 2: bit.ly/2026Briefcase_Session2
This business-focused event is hosted by the 501 Partnership—Quincy Area Chamber, The District, & Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF)—with collaboration from Quincy ACA Business Club.
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THE BRIEFCASE SESSION 3
SOCIAL MEDIA + GOOGLE BUSINESS
June 11 • 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The 501 – 501 Hampshire Street, Quincy, IL 62301
Your online presence matters — and this session is designed to help you build it with confidence.
Join us for Session 3 of THE BRIEFCASE, focused on Social Media and Google Business strategies that help businesses increase visibility, connect with customers, and strengthen their digital presence.
FEATURED SPEAERS
Leah Hetzler, ReThink Media
Sally Kintz, Poole Communications
TOPICS
• Starting points for getting your business established with Google
• Key social media tactics
• Social media and Google Business strategies
Register: bit.ly/2026Briefcase_Session3
Registration includes lunch, networking, hands-on learning opportunities, and practical takeaways you can immediately apply to your business.
THE BRIEFCASE SESSION 4
BUSINESS RESOURCES + NETWORKING
June 25 • 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Quincy Worx – 3701 E Lake Center, Quincy, IL 62305
Connections matter — and the right relationships can help move your business forward.
Join us for Session 4 of THE BRIEFCASE focused on Business Resources, Networking, and building meaningful community connections that support professional and business growth.
This interactive session is designed for entrepreneurs, professionals, small businesses, and organizational leaders looking to expand their network, strengthen partnerships, and discover valuable local resources.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Rich Ellerman, Quincy ACA Business Club
Kenyetta McFall, Quincy Area Chamber
TOPICS
• Professional networking opportunities
• Building valuable regional connections
• Tactics to turn connections into currency
Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with fellow professionals during a networking mixer immediately following the session.
Register: bit.ly/2026Briefcase_Session4
Registration includes networking opportunities, interactive discussions, business resources, and valuable relationship-building opportunities.
NETWORKING EVENT SPONSORED BY ELLERMAN CONSULTING
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Event Venue
501 Hampshire St, Quincy, IL 62301-2928, United States
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