Karen Goldner is a high-level professional, working in Women's Business Development Center main office of which is in 226. on the position of Director, Small Business Development Center from 2015. This expert has earned professional experience in more than 13 positions at different companies. Karen Goldner went to the Purdue University Fort Wayne and was studying from 1985 to 1989. This expert has such professional qualifications as Economic Development Finance Professional and National Development Council. Chicago, Illinois is the city, where this person was known to be situated. Their email address and number can be accessed through this website by request.
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Karin Goldner,
Karyn Goldner,
Kari Goldner,
Karrie Goldner
Last updated May 28, 2024
Contact Information
Last Update
Jul 10, 2022
Email
kg**@wbdc.org, ka**@mainstreetventurefund.com
Location
Chicago, IL
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Women's Business Development Center
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Director, Small Business Development Center
Work History
Director, Small Business Development Center
8 south Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60602
Responsible for the day-to-day management and operations of the Illinois ISBDC at WBDC. Provide business advising to entrepreneurial clients through one-on-one and small group counseling. Pl...
Sep 2015 — Dec 2018
Managing Director, Established Business Services
8 south Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60602
Lead established business practice and certification program in nine-state region. Provide advice and information to established small businesses in Chicagoland. Provide certification servic...
from Feb 2017
Associate Director of Entrepreneurial Services
8 south Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60602
Provide technical assistance and counseling to startup businesses. Help new and existing businesses access capital.
Jun 1, 2015 — Feb 2017
Program Director and Entrepreneur In Residence
51 east 91St St SUITE 213, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Improved performance of $500,000 program providing market research, leadership and related services to small businesses. Marketed program and coordinated multiple vendors. Assisted in creati...
Nov 2013 — Jun 2015
Interim President
Represented ownership group (Main Street Venture Fund) leading this manufacturer of defense and aerospace products. Negotiated UAW contract on behalf of owner and mentored management employe...
Nov 2011 — Oct 2012
President
Sourced private equity opportunities for angel investment group. Performed due diligence, closed investments and managed ownership relationship of portfolio companies. Consulted with busines...
Jan 2009 — Dec 2011
Member, Fort Wayne City Council
3327 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Elected November 2007, to represent the 41,000 residents of Fort Wayne’s 2nd City Council District. Worked with neighborhood associations, community organizations, government agencies and o...
Jan 2008 — Dec 2011
Vice President, Special Projects
Developed Northeast Indiana’s first technology-focused private equity fund (Imagineer Fund LLC), including obtaining funds from investors
sourcing, screening and negotiating deals
closing...
Jan 2004 — Dec 2008
Director of Economic Development
3327 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Responsible for business retention and expansion activities, community-based economic development projects, and workforce development initiatives. Supported Mayor's economic development age...
Aug 2000 — Nov 2003
Senior Finance Specialist and Executive Director
Managed Community Development Corporation of Fort Wayne (CDC) and its $10 million portfolio of business loans. Supervised underwriting and financial analysis of small businesses. Handled mar...
Aug 1996 — Aug 2000
Community Development Projects Administrator
3327 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Responsible for $3.6 million Community Development Block Grant budget and $800,000 HOME budget which funds various housing, youth, social service and community development programs.
Mar 1993 — Aug 1996
Assistant To the Director
3327 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Coordinated CDBG and HOME administration. Wrote grants and coordinated special projects; liaison to the Urban Land Institute for its 1990 study of affordable housing in Fort Wayne and coordi...
Apr 1989 — Mar 1993
Neighborhood Planner
3327 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Planner and advocate for low income neighborhoods, including coordination of capital improvement projects. Assisted with CDBG administration.
Dec 1986 — Apr 1989
Education
1985 — 1989
1981 — 1984
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