Follow your dreams of starting a food business with our help. Join Natalie Shmulik of The Hatchery and Cheryl Balough of Balough Law Offices to go through a food business checklist and make sure you structure your business correctly from the start. This class covers required licensing, certification, financing, and branding. This event is free for residents of the West Side communities. Connect […]
Secure funding for permanent building improvements and repairs for your small business! Learn about Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) grants for the following TIF districts: Lawrence/Broadway (April 2024), Wilson Yard (May 2024), Clark/Montrose, Lincoln Ave. Presented by Uptown United and the Uptown Chamber of Commerce, hosted by Wintrust. Presentation by SomerCor.
Market season is officially here! Join us for a networking event tailored for entrepreneurs and professionals seeking to excel in farmer’s and artisan markets as well as consumer facing events. Hear important deadlines and application requirements while learning from experts and seasoned entrepreneurs on ways to optimize booth setup, engage effectively with prospects, and convert leads into […]
Join North Branch Works for a lively evening filled with challenging questions, great drinks, and good company. Get a team together or go in solo for three rounds of questions about local businesses, general Chicago knowledge, and a variety of other topics. North Branch Works is a membership-supported nonprofit neighborhood organization that for 40 years […]
Evening Networking Night - Theraplay Institute April 24th 5:30PM to 7PM Join the Chamber for our April Evening Networking Night at The Theraplay Institute (1224 W Belmont) on April 24th from 5:30PM to 7PM. Meet fellow business owners, expand your network, and make connections. Also tour the Theraplay Institute's amazing space! Light refreshments and drinks […]
The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Chicago chapter will host Women Mean Business®: NAWBO Chicago's Regional Entrepreneurial Conference & 41st Annual Fundraiser on April 25 in Oak Brook. The event includes a keynote address from Alex Batdorf, 13 educational sessions geared toward women business owners, the Celebration of Achievement luncheon, an exhibit hall […]
Join the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce for their April Coffee Connection at Moon Rabbit Acupuncture. Expand your business connections while sipping coffee and learning about their wide variety of holistic healthcare practices.
This event is presented in Polish. Zapraszamy na darmowe warsztaty w języku polskim, dotyczące zakładania i prowadzenia businessów w stanie Illinois, prowadzone przez doradczynie Women’s Business Development Center.
In Part I of The Financial Series for Small Businesses: Financial statements communicate the financial health of any business. Learn what is reported in financial statements and how to use them to improve decision making. Who Should Attend: Small business owners who are unsure of how to read financial statements or are uncertain of the […]
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 May 2024: 119th/I-57 47th/Ashland Lawrence/Pulaski Wilson […]
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