2026 AM Connect August | Jim Bell | Innovation DuPage

Start your Friday morning with fresh coffee, meaningful connections, and valuable insight at our next AM Connect!

• Friday, August 7
• Coffee & Networking: 7:30 a.m.
• Program Begins: 7:45 a.m.
• Networking Continues: 8:15 - 9:00 a.m.
• Lombard Chamber of Commerce Office

We're excited to welcome Jim Bell, Partnership Coordinator with Innovation DuPage, as our featured speaker.

After a distinguished 35-year international banking career spanning the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, Jim helped launch College of DuPage's Commercial Driving License training program through a successful public-private partnership. Today, he continues his work supporting entrepreneurs through Innovation DuPage, a nonprofit small business incubator dedicated to helping startups and existing business owners thrive.

Jim will share how Innovation DuPage is empowering entrepreneurs through mentorship, partnerships, and practical business education, including its free 10-week virtual Owner to CEO accelerator program designed to help business owners maximize their potential and grow stronger, more sustainable businesses.

Whether you're launching a new venture, looking to grow your business, or simply want to connect with fellow professionals, this is a program you won't want to miss.

Register today and join us for a morning of networking, learning, and inspiration!

🚗 Parking is available next door at First United Methodist Church of Lombard, located at 155 S. Main Street.

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