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Starting Your Own Business: Understanding the Journey

Presented by SBEAP
2026-02-10 10:00:00 2026-02-10 11:15:00 America/New_York Starting Your Own Business: Understanding the Journey Learn about available resources to start and grow your business from Dr. Michael H. Morris, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation at the University of Notre Dame. Main Library - Community Learning Center - Beutter-Kernan Hall

Tuesday, February 10
10:00am - 11:15am

Add to Calendar 2026-02-10 10:00:00 2026-02-10 11:15:00 America/New_York Starting Your Own Business: Understanding the Journey Learn about available resources to start and grow your business from Dr. Michael H. Morris, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation at the University of Notre Dame. Main Library - Community Learning Center - Beutter-Kernan Hall

Learn about available resources to start and grow your business from Dr. Michael H. Morris, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation at the University of Notre Dame.

For more information about the South Bend Entrepreneurship and Adversity Program, click here.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Career & Finances |

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Coffee and Classics
Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Tuesday, January 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Grab a cup... more
Grab a cup of coffee and gab about a classic! Each quarter we'll discuss a seasonally-appropro title from classic literature!
Cancelled
Comics and Visual Storytelling Club
Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
A club for... more
A club for aspiring illustrators and artists with a passion for comic books, cartooning, and illustrative storytelling.
Evening English Conversation Group
Wed, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Classroom F
English... more
English Conversation Group allows English language learners to practice English together. Each meeting will have a conversation topic. For more information, email m.rangel@sjcpl.org.
Yoga for EveryBODY
Wed, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beutter-Kernan Hall
Community... more
Community yoga classes offered with the aim of making yoga accessible to all.
An Evening with Brendan Slocumb - Culturally Speaking Author Series
Wed, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ballroom (A+B Combined),Leighton Auditorium
Join us for... more
Join us for an evening with Brendan Slocumb author of The Dark Maestro, The Violin Conspiracy, and Symphony of Secrets. Registration recommended.
Write About Your Ancestors
Thu, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Classroom B
Turn... more
Turn genealogical research into engaging ancestor sketches with this writing workshop.
French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana
Thu, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Classroom A
Join us to... more
Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!
Crafting Connections - Colorful Beaded Suncatchers
Fri, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom D
Crafting is... more
Crafting is better together! Bring some color to the winter at this beading extravaganza. Create a vibrant suncatcher using colorful beads and simple jewelry-making techniques.
Coffee and Classics
Tue, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ballroom B
Grab a cup... more
Grab a cup of coffee and gab about a classic! Each quarter we'll discuss a seasonally-appropro title from classic literature!
Yoga for EveryBODY
Wed, Jan 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beutter-Kernan Hall
Community... more
Community yoga classes offered with the aim of making yoga accessible to all.
Evening English Conversation Group
Wed, Jan 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Classroom F
English... more
English Conversation Group allows English language learners to practice English together. Each meeting will have a conversation topic. For more information, email m.rangel@sjcpl.org.
French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana
Thu, Jan 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Classroom A
Join us to... more
Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!
Celebrating Jane Austen: Pride and Prejudice BBC Series
Mon, Feb 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Leighton Auditorium
Celebrate... more
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth with one of the most beloved adaptations! Join us for a special three-part screening of the BBC’s Pride and Prejudice (1995).
The Cinemates
Tue, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Classroom E
Do you... more
Do you watch movies or any type of show? If the answer is yes, and even if the answer is no, then please join as we discuss movies, shows, music, etc. There is no required viewing for this club.
Writers' Critique Meet
Tue, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Classroom F
Are you a... more
Are you a writer looking for critique partners? Join our monthly Writers' Critique Meet to read a sample of your writing and get immediate feedback from your peers.
Our Universe Revealed - Presented by University of Notre Dame and IU South Bend
Tue, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium Lobby,Leighton Auditorium
Explore... more
Explore some of the most exciting and cutting edge topics in scientific research. All are welcome!
Cancelled
Comics and Visual Storytelling Club
Wed, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
A club for... more
A club for aspiring illustrators and artists with a passion for comic books, cartooning, and illustrative storytelling.
Evening English Conversation Group
Wed, Feb 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Classroom F
English... more
English Conversation Group allows English language learners to practice English together. Each meeting will have a conversation topic. For more information, email m.rangel@sjcpl.org.
Yoga for EveryBODY
Wed, Feb 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beutter-Kernan Hall
Community... more
Community yoga classes offered with the aim of making yoga accessible to all.
The Impromptu Society: An Improv Group
Thu, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Beutter-Kernan Hall
An... more
An improvisation club for learning, sharing and performing improv. Club activities include fun, participatory games for all improv experience levels. Beginners are welcome!
The Page to Screen Film Series
Thu, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Leighton Auditorium
An all ages... more
An all ages film series highlighting films adapted from popular books.
French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana
Thu, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Classroom A
Join us to... more
Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!
Science Alive
Sat, Feb 07, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Ballroom (A+B Combined),Ballroom A,Ballroom B,Beutter-Kernan Hall,Classroom A,Classroom B,Classroom C,Classroom D,Classroom E,Classroom F,Leighton Auditorium,Richard Pfeil Family Courtyard
Celebrate... more
Celebrate the 34th Annual Science Alive at the Main Library! Explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on demonstrations and exhibits from local organizations!
Docs and Discussion: A Century at the Morris - Presented by WNIT
Mon, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Leighton Auditorium
WNIT's... more
WNIT's locally produced documentary explores how South Bend’s Morris Performing Arts Center has transformed audiences through the magic of vaudeville, movies, theater, symphonies, ballet and music.
Starting Your Own Business: Understanding the Journey - Presented by SBEAP
Tue, Feb 10, 10:00am - 11:15am
Beutter-Kernan Hall
Learn about... more
Learn about available resources to start and grow your business from Dr. Michael H. Morris, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation at the University of Notre Dame.
Evening English Conversation Group
Wed, Feb 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Classroom F
English... more
English Conversation Group allows English language learners to practice English together. Each meeting will have a conversation topic. For more information, email m.rangel@sjcpl.org.
Yoga for EveryBODY
Wed, Feb 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beutter-Kernan Hall
Community... more
Community yoga classes offered with the aim of making yoga accessible to all.
Understanding Credit - In partnership with 1st Source Bank
Wed, Feb 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Classroom D
In this... more
In this workshop you will learn what is credit, how financial institutions approve loans and what are the best ways to utilize credit.
Tax Assistance
Thu, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ballroom (A+B Combined)
Free tax... more
Free tax assistance for low and middle income individuals provided by students from the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, January 29 2026 at 9:00am
French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana
Thu, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Classroom A
Join us to... more
Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!
Tax Assistance
Sat, Feb 14, 9:00am - 11:00am
Ballroom (A+B Combined)
Free tax... more
Free tax assistance for low and middle income individuals provided by students from the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College. Registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, January 31 2026 at 9:00am
Docs and Discussion: Echoes of the Great Migration - Presented by WNIT
Mon, Feb 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Leighton Auditorium
WNIT's one... more
WNIT's one hour documentary explores the enduring impact of the Great Migration through the voices of descendants and those who journeyed from the rural South to urban centers in the North.
Coffee and Classics
Tue, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Classroom C
Grab a cup... more
Grab a cup of coffee and gab about a classic! Each quarter we'll discuss a seasonally-appropro title from classic literature!
Cancelled
Comics and Visual Storytelling Club
Wed, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
A club for... more
A club for aspiring illustrators and artists with a passion for comic books, cartooning, and illustrative storytelling.
Yoga for EveryBODY
Wed, Feb 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beutter-Kernan Hall
Community... more
Community yoga classes offered with the aim of making yoga accessible to all.
Evening English Conversation Group
Wed, Feb 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Classroom E
English... more
English Conversation Group allows English language learners to practice English together. Each meeting will have a conversation topic. For more information, email m.rangel@sjcpl.org.
Tax Assistance
Thu, Feb 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Classroom C,Classroom E
Free tax... more
Free tax assistance for low and middle income individuals provided by students from the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 5 2026 at 9:00am
The Impromptu Society: An Improv Group
Thu, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Beutter-Kernan Hall
An... more
An improvisation club for learning, sharing and performing improv. Club activities include fun, participatory games for all improv experience levels. Beginners are welcome!
French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana
Thu, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Classroom A
Join us to... more
Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!
Tax Assistance
Sat, Feb 21, 9:00am - 11:00am
Beutter-Kernan Hall,Classroom A,Classroom C,Classroom D,Classroom E,Classroom F
Free tax... more
Free tax assistance for low and middle income individuals provided by students from the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College. Registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, February 7 2026 at 9:00am
The Story Exchange - a Story Sharing Session
Sat, Feb 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beutter-Kernan Hall
Calling all... more
Calling all story tellers! This is a chance to share a 5-minute story following the theme "Perseverance." All are welcome to join and listen. Registration requested to share a story.
Volunteer and Community Services Fair
Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ballroom A,Ballroom B
Looking for... more
Looking for a way to give back to the community? Now's your chance! Meet with local organizations and learn about what they do and how you can get involved.
Mixed-Media Printmaking Workshop - presented by South Bend Museum of Art
Tue, Feb 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
120 Doctor M.L.K. Jr Blvd, South Bend, IN 46601
Dive into a... more
Dive into a two-part workshop blending printmaking and drawing! Create a monotype at SBMA, then craft a mixed-media pastel piece at SJCPL using your print as the creative base.
This event is full
Yoga for EveryBODY
Wed, Feb 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beutter-Kernan Hall
Community... more
Community yoga classes offered with the aim of making yoga accessible to all.
Evening English Conversation Group
Wed, Feb 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Classroom F
English... more
English Conversation Group allows English language learners to practice English together. Each meeting will have a conversation topic. For more information, email m.rangel@sjcpl.org.
South Bend's Hungarian Immigrants - with Aaron Helman
Wed, Feb 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Classroom B
Local... more
Local author Aaron Helman explores how South Bend's Hungarian community struggled to gain a foothold until Alex Arch became a national hero.
Tax Assistance
Thu, Feb 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ballroom (A+B Combined)
Free tax... more
Free tax assistance for low and middle income individuals provided by students from the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 12 2026 at 9:00am
Mixed-Media Printmaking Workshop - presented by South Bend Museum of Art
Thu, Feb 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Classroom B
Dive into a... more
Dive into a two-part workshop blending printmaking and drawing! Create a monotype at SBMA, then craft a mixed-media pastel piece at SJCPL using your print as the creative base.
This event is full
French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana
Thu, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Classroom A
Join us to... more
Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!
Tax Assistance
Sat, Feb 28, 9:00am - 11:00am
Ballroom (A+B Combined)
Free tax... more
Free tax assistance for low and middle income individuals provided by students from the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College. Registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, February 14 2026 at 9:00am
The Cinemates
Tue, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Classroom E
Do you... more
Do you watch movies or any type of show? If the answer is yes, and even if the answer is no, then please join as we discuss movies, shows, music, etc. There is no required viewing for this club.
Our Universe Revealed - Presented by University of Notre Dame and IU South Bend
Tue, Mar 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium Lobby,Leighton Auditorium
Explore... more
Explore some of the most exciting and cutting edge topics in scientific research. All are welcome!
Cancelled
Comics and Visual Storytelling Club
Wed, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
A club for... more
A club for aspiring illustrators and artists with a passion for comic books, cartooning, and illustrative storytelling.
Tax Assistance
Thu, Mar 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ballroom (A+B Combined)
Free tax... more
Free tax assistance for low and middle income individuals provided by students from the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 19 2026 at 9:00am
The Impromptu Society: An Improv Group
Thu, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Beutter-Kernan Hall
An... more
An improvisation club for learning, sharing and performing improv. Club activities include fun, participatory games for all improv experience levels. Beginners are welcome!
French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana
Thu, Mar 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Classroom A
Join us to... more
Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!
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