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Fresh Start of Illinois is an Illinois not for profit corporation dedicated to offering a safe and engaging environment for the residents of Lake County, Illinois who have recently become unemployed or are in danger of being unemployed.

Fresh Start hopes to ease the fears and anxieties of our community members, especially given the current economic environment.

We've updated our hours to better accommodate you! We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am - 4:00pm.


Fresh Start, Sweet Heart, Beer Tasting Event


We have the fine Beer, including microbrews from Thrivent Financial's Brewmaster Don Swanson: you bring the cheer! Bring your smiling self and your sweetheart. Meet us, mingle, learn more about our energy saving partner, Viridian, and enjoy brews & soft drinks of distinction, paired with the latest in small plate tastings: TAPAS from South America!

Fresh Start of Illinois
Fresh Start of Illinois NFP
1512 North Artaius Parkway, Suite 102
Libertyville, IL 60048
Located Next to Walgreen's Near Marriano's
http://www.freshstartofillinois.org/

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Cost: Free, if you bring your most recent ComEd bill, and a curious mind
or enroll with Viridian.
Donation of $24.00 for all others
Enroll Here: https://www.viridian.com/freshstartofillinois/Custom/Genealogy/EnrollCust.aspx

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Empathica - CUSTOMER SERVICE NETWORKING GROUP

Mission Statement: Create a support group for consultants, independent contractors, and small business owners from LCPF to discuss various aspects of customer service. Including customer service and consumer related challenges, issues and successes.


OPPORTUNITY CONNECT

We are job seekers who network, support, and hold each other accountable as prescribed by each individual. Each meeting will start with each individual announcing their goal(s) for the meeting that day. We end each meeting declaring what we each want to be held accountable for the next meeting.
This group collectively agrees that :
- We support each other = Encouragement, understanding, caring, truth-telling/feedback....


Tuesday Night Network Support Group

Mission:
Our Mission is to build relationships in our core group to allow confidence in making referrals.
We are accountable to each other for the commitments we make each week.
Lastly, we help future members of our group when we land by offering referrals and introductions.


CEO Forum

Coaches helping coaches improve their expertise.
Facilitated by Glenn Turner.


Energy Deregulation - Save, Sustain, Sell or Sit Tight?

Join us for a Live, 1 Hour  Presentation on Energy Deregulation hosted by Viridian in Libertyville, IL.

This Presentation will appeal to those interested in saving money on electricity while building the sustainable energy infrastructure, those who want to earn extra income or those who want to know the facts, but don't want to make a change. We will address all view points in 1 Hour.


Alphay Showcase

The company with 60 years of business acumen in China and 9 years of successful direct sales/relationship marketing experience is Launching in 30 countries in the next 5 years. See more at  www.myalphay.com/Gottfreid

Have you ever wanted to be in on the ground floor of a life-changing opportunity with a financially sound company? 
 
Have you wondered where you will be in the next 5 years and what you will be doing? 
 
Have you been between successes for much too long?...


Upcoming Events

Support Group in Formation
Tuesdays, 6:30 PM

Our Mission is to build relationships in our core group to allow confidence in making referrals. We are accountable to each other for the commitments we make each week.  Lastly, we help future members of our group when we land by offering referrals and introductions. 

The group will be led by  Dave Jones. Dave has more than 25 years of experience as a consultant helping people and organizations succeed. After completing business school at Northwestern, he began his career in general management consulting and then moved into HR consulting, serving as a Principal at both Hewitt and Mercer. Dave also held an internal position with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, leading Organizational Effectiveness and Leadership Development.  He currently is a Vice President with Right Management.

Contact Dave at 630-247-6412 to inquire on this group.


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

to assist clients with resume writing and evaluation. If you are available on Tuesday or Wednesday please email us at info@freshstartofillinois.org
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What Fresh Start has to offer. Fresh Start of Illinois, Inc. exists to Guide People Through Career Transition.

Fresh Start of Illinois, Inc. is an Illinois not for profit corporation dedicated to offering a safe and engaging environment for the residents of GLMV who have recently become unemployed or in danger of being unemployed.

Fresh Start hopes to ease their fears and anxieties through mutual support and educational forums. Fresh Start utilizes the wealth of professionals in these communities to offer the following activities and benefits at no cost: • A wide range of professional help, including resume review, interview practice and tips, and workshops that address many areas of concern during career transition. • A free business center. • A safe and welcome place where networking with others in similar positions will encourage community support. 

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