Business conference and expo at COD

Area residents wanting to explore a career in business are invited to a free Choose Business conference and transfer expo

The event will be from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, in the Student Resource Center, Room 2000, at College of DuPage's Glen Ellyn campus, 425 Fawell Blvd.

During the event, which will feature a keynote presentation by COD alumnus and entrepreneur Tom Krieglestein, breakout sessions will include business professionals from a variety of disciplines sharing information about career options and the skills needed for success.

Representatives from baccalaureate-granting institutions will be on hand to provide information about the transfer process and available options.

The event also will include a business pitch contest from 4 to 6 p.m. hosted by the E2 Emerging Entrepreneurs program and the COD Entrepreneurship Club that will feature prizes ranging from $250 to $1,000 for the top three winners.

To apply, visit cod.edu and search "Business Pitch Contest Application." For information about the pitch contest, email Peter James at jamesp@cod.edu or Bev Carlson at carlsonb@cod.edu.

For information about the Choose Business conference, contact business program coordinator Shannon Toler at tolers@cod.edu or (630) 942-2593.