PAST ACE EVENTS

WELCOME

Spitty Tata welcomes attendees to the 2024 ACE Conference and Expo. 

KEYNOTE

Attendees listen as Bryan Amezquita talks about achieving entrepreneurial success. 

SOURCES OF FUNDING

Matthew Simpson moderates the funding opportunities discussion with panelists Michael Gasparini and Javier Placencia. 

ENTREPRENEUR EXPERIENCES

Nate Jordan moderates the entrepreneur panel discussion with Tammy Phillips, Clarence Greer, Sarene Alsharif and Mustafa Abdall. 

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sheila Hill of Think Big!

Panel I:  The Roadmap for Starting a Business in Boone & Winnebago Counties

Panel II: Business Start-Up Funding Sources

Panel III: Entrepreneur Challenges & Solutions

Exhibitor Booths

Exhibitor Booths

Exhibitor Booths

Attendees listen to Stan Valiulis, owner of Totes Babies.

Stan Valiulis, owner of Totes Babies, tells his story about appearing and getting funding on ABC's Shark Tank.

Brett Whitacre discusses taking his artwork from Passion to Profits.

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara welcomes attendees to the 2022 ACE Conference & Expo.

Illinois State Senator Steve Stadelman emphasizes the importance of small business and entrepreneurship.