GK Development, Inc. launches expo to connect entrepreneurs with new business opportunities
BARRINGTON, IL …Entrepreneurs seeking the right business start-up opportunity and business model will find a wealth of options and information at the New Business Expo 2008 sponsored by GK Development, Inc.
The Expo, slated for mid-April at nine shopping centers owned by the real estate company, is designed to provide potential business owners with information and tools to successfully launch a retail franchise or turnkey business.
“The New Business Expo opens the door to new business opportunities with and for local entrepreneurs. We’ll help potential business owners answer the question…do you want to be the boss? As a company that focuses on regional malls in small to mid-sized markets, we are taking a proactive approach to making key connections to expand business in our marketplace and to build awareness of opportunities at our regional shopping centers,” said Amy Hall, director of specialty leasing for GK Development.
“The Expo is an unmatched opportunity for potential business owners to learn what it takes to move from a great idea to open for business, within a shopping center environment.” said Hall.
The Barrington, Illinois based real estate company owns 5 million square feet of space, including nine regional malls, in nine states.
Expo attendees will meet mall representatives, attend valuable workshops and gather information about leading national franchises and other specialty retail businesses.
Leading national franchises, including Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Auntie Anne’s Pretzel, Cold Stone Creamery and Steak Escape will provide information about their business opportunities.
The Expo schedule is: April 12, 2008 at College Square Mall, Cedar Falls, Iowa; Westland Mall, West Burlington, Iowa; Columbia Mall, Grand Forks, N.D.; Greeley Mall, Greeley, Colorado; and Holiday Village Mall, Great Falls, Montana.
The Expo will also be held April 19, 2008 at: Peru Mall, Peru, Illinois; Lufkin Mall, Lufkin, Texas; Marshall Town Center, Marshalltown, Iowa; and North Grand Mall, Ames, Iowa.
The Expo, slated for mid-April at nine shopping centers owned by the real estate company, is designed to provide potential business owners with information and tools to successfully launch a retail franchise or turnkey business.
“The New Business Expo opens the door to new business opportunities with and for local entrepreneurs. We’ll help potential business owners answer the question…do you want to be the boss? As a company that focuses on regional malls in small to mid-sized markets, we are taking a proactive approach to making key connections to expand business in our marketplace and to build awareness of opportunities at our regional shopping centers,” said Amy Hall, director of specialty leasing for GK Development.
“The Expo is an unmatched opportunity for potential business owners to learn what it takes to move from a great idea to open for business, within a shopping center environment.” said Hall.
The Barrington, Illinois based real estate company owns 5 million square feet of space, including nine regional malls, in nine states.
Expo attendees will meet mall representatives, attend valuable workshops and gather information about leading national franchises and other specialty retail businesses.
Leading national franchises, including Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Auntie Anne’s Pretzel, Cold Stone Creamery and Steak Escape will provide information about their business opportunities.
The Expo schedule is: April 12, 2008 at College Square Mall, Cedar Falls, Iowa; Westland Mall, West Burlington, Iowa; Columbia Mall, Grand Forks, N.D.; Greeley Mall, Greeley, Colorado; and Holiday Village Mall, Great Falls, Montana.
The Expo will also be held April 19, 2008 at: Peru Mall, Peru, Illinois; Lufkin Mall, Lufkin, Texas; Marshall Town Center, Marshalltown, Iowa; and North Grand Mall, Ames, Iowa.
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