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Polsky Exchange Capital Series – PNC Bank

Polsky Exchange North 1452 E. 53rd Street, Chicago

Speaker: John C Thrasher, VP of Relationship Manager Minority Business Development, PNC Bank. PNC Bank offers a wide range of personal banking services including checking and savings accounts, credit cards, mortgage loans, auto loans, and more.   Questions? Email us at [email protected]     Cost: $0

Free

Commercial Real Estate 101

IRPINO Real Estate 4234 N Broadway, Chicago, IL, United States

Join Uptown Business Center, IRPINO Real Estate, and Gilbert Law Group for a free event for entrepreneurs and small businesses all about commercial real estate. Register for this FREE event at exploreuptown.org/ubc.

Free

Edgewater’s Monday Market

broadway armory 5917 N Broadway, Chicago, IL, United States

Edgewater’s Monday Market will once again bring fresh from the farm produce, unique artisanal goods and more to the community this year! The market will provide the finest quality meats, fruits & vegetables, fresh pastries, and a tasty selection of prepared foods at the Broadway Armory Parking Lot, 5917 N Broadway from 3-7pm. It will […]

Global Connections

Chicago Fair Trade Museum 1457 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL, United States

Join AIBI and special guest Nora Carrillo (Muuch' Creative) for conversations centering on international trade and artisan production. Monday, June 5, 2023 5:00-6:00 pm Refreshments 6:00 pm Importing and Exporting: Building Global Artisan Networks 6:45 pm Short Break 7:00 pm Empowering Artisans: Strategies for Ethical and Sustainable Partnerships ***** The Apparel Industry Board, Inc. (AIBI), […]

$10

SBIF Grant June 2023 Application Period Webinar

Online Event

SomerCor and the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development provide a comprehensive overview of the Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) program. Grant funds can be used by small businesses and certain non-profits for permanent building improvements. Residential projects are not eligible. TIF Districts scheduled to open in June 2023: Cicero/Archer Division/Homan Englewood Neighborhood […]

Free

Get to Know Your Financials: Cash Flow Statements and Budget Management

The Hatchery 135 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Understanding your company’s financial health is one of the most vital skills to develop. Learn the functional use of a cash flow statement and how to leverage your financial data to effectively manage your budget. Discover how they work together, and what you can do to easily track your business’s finances for continued success.  About the Speaker: Elizabeth DeBoni is a Senior Vice President of Business Banking at Wintrust Bank. As […]

$10

Polsky Exchange Capital Series- Community Reinvestment Fund

Polsky Exchange North 1452 E. 53rd Street, Chicago

Speaker - John Bodner, Small business community Lender, Community Reinvestment Fund, USA. CRF is a leading Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). CRF supports mission-driven organizations, increases economic mobility, and builds strong local economics through the development of solutions aimed at creating an equitable financial system. Questions? Email polsky.uchicago.edu

Free

Becoming WBE and MBE Certified

Online Event

Finding and retaining customers is an ongoing necessity for all business owners. If you have ever considered selling products or services to a large institution, our next free coaching webinar is for you. Becoming WBE or MBE certified can help a business owner qualify for contracts offered by some of Chicago’s largest public, private, and […]

Polsky Exchange Capital Series – Hyde Park Bank/Beverly Bank (Wintrust)

Polsky Exchange North 1452 E. 53rd Street, Chicago

Speaker: Jason Swan, Assistant Vice President & Relationship Manger, Hyde Park Bank/ Beverly Bank (Wintrust). Beverly Bank & Trust provides Illinois with the resources of a big bank while maintaining the personalized service of a true local community bank.

Free

Polsky Exchange Capital Series – Founders First Capital Partners

Polsky Exchange North 1452 E. 53rd Street, Chicago

Speaker: Song Chae, Regional Development Manager, Founders First Capital Partners. Founders First Capital Partners provides revenue-based funding, term loans and advisory service to service- based small businesses located outside of major capital markets.

Free

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