Register to Attend
Date, Time:
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
8:00 – 9:30 AM
Location:
Pique Technologies, 110 W. Woodstock St, Suite E (Back right corner of the building). There is ample parking on the East and North side of the building. If parking lot is full, there is a public lot across the street.
About the Seminar:
Building a successful business takes years of hard work. Protecting it takes planning. Join Rachel Jesky of Home State Bank for an informative Succession Planning presentation designed to help business owners prepare for the future, whether retirement is years away or the unexpected happens tomorrow. She’ll walk through why succession planning is essential, the realities of multi‑generational business transfers, and the three critical steps to business continuity: professional business valuation, selecting the right successor, and putting legally sound agreements in place.
Hear also from John Mink from the Illinois SBDC at MCC about their Strong Transitions program. Strong Transitions, sponsored by the McHenry County MCEDC, addresses the growing need for business succession planning. The program not only helps owners prepare for successful transitions but also educates entrepreneurs on the business acquisition process—covering valuation, financing, due diligence, and deal structure—so they can confidently purchase and sustain existing local businesses.
Eligibility to Register:
If your business is located in Crystal Lake, Illinois (or if you are located outside of Crystal Lake but belong to the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce or are a Cornerstone Partner of Downtown Crystal Lake/Main Street) you are welcome to register for this free course.
About this Series:
This seminar is part of a business education series presented by Clearly Crystal Lake, the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce, and Downtown Crystal Lake/Main Street.
