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Building a Future Narrative: Building a Financial Forecast
Building a Future Narrative: Building a Financial Forecast
In Workshop 4 of this Financial Literacy Series Cohort you’ll learn how the use of the operating budget supports business operations planning, including principles of cash flow management, forecasting and more. This is a 5-part Financial Literacy Series Cohort. Participants who attend 4 out of the 5 workshops will receive a certification of completion. Participants […]
Brewing the American Dream Chicago Pitch Room Competition
Brewing the American Dream Chicago Pitch Room Competition
Join Allies for Community Business (A4CB) and the Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream (BTAD) program on Tuesday, August 30th at 6:00pm for an exciting event that supports small businesses. You'll get to watch small business owners based in the Chicago area pitch their businesses to a panel of judges and will have the chance […]
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Volunteer with Justice-Impacted Entrepreneurs
Volunteer with Justice-Impacted Entrepreneurs
Kewanee Cohort 3 Kickoff Please join us on Wednesday, September 7, at 9:00 am CST for the Kewanee Cohort 3 Kickoff! What's it all about? Kickoffs serve as an introduction to the CEO YNL program. The kickoff event occurs at the start of a new cohort and is an opportunity for new EITs to meet […]
Starting Your Business in Illinois
Starting Your Business in Illinois
Starting Your Business in Illinois This training will help you learn about the basic resources and information needed to start your business in Illinois and help you begin to look at all the steps needed to begin determining the feasibility of your business idea. The webinar will look at the different sections of the business […]
SBIF Grant September 2022 Application Period Webinar
SBIF Grant September 2022 Application Period Webinar
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 September 2022: 119th/Halsted 119th and I-57 […]
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Understanding Shared Kitchen User Licensing
Understanding Shared Kitchen User Licensing
Join the Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Department and The Hatchery Chicago to discuss Shared Kitchen User Licensing requirements, including how to apply, required documents and inspections, frequently asked questions, and more. This presentation will provide learnings from real-world experience operating in a shared kitchen space. About the Presenters: Lawrence Smith, MAcc is a Business […]
Defy IL Entrepreneurship Bootcamp Business Coaching Night
Defy IL Entrepreneurship Bootcamp Business Coaching Night
Thursday, September 8, 2022 5:30 PM 7:30 PM Location: Zoom (link will be issued after registering) Description: Entrepreneurs in Training (EITs) in the Bootcamp program are enrolled in a 14-week course that teaches the basics of launching a business. At this event, volunteers participate in a few rounds of small group business coaching and provide […]
How to start your business: Venture series webinars
How to start your business: Venture series webinars
Are you looking for expert advice on starting and growing a small business? The Venture Series offers resources to build a solid foundation for your dream business. There are four, two hour webinars that cover different material to help you start, scale and succeed in business! Venture Start - Thursday, Sep 8, 6:00 PM - […]
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Bronzeville Summer Nights
Bronzeville Summer Nights
2022 Bronzeville Summer Nights will be LIVE and virtual on our primary business corridors! QCDC is excited to partner with area businesses to support our local economy! Join us to experience all of the BSN energy you miss and love!
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Starting A Food Business
Starting A Food Business
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 […]
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Gear Up for State of Illinois Grants
Gear Up for State of Illinois Grants
Gear Up for State of Illinois Grants Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Training The State of Illinois has many grant opportunities for various organizations/businesses to apply for grants, and while those opportunities are often more limited for small businesses, you want to be prepared when they do become available. The State of Illinois provides […]
The Value of Investing In Your Community
The Value of Investing In Your Community
Investing in your community is essential. When a business becomes a part of the community, everyone wins through economic development, job creation, and engagement. At this event, you’ll hear how business leaders are investing in their local neighborhoods and cities, seeing business results, and making a better and more inclusive Chicago. Join the members of […]
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How to start your business: Venture series webinars
How to start your business: Venture series webinars
Are you looking for expert advice on starting and growing a small business? The Venture Series offers resources to build a solid foundation for your dream business. There are four, two hour webinars that cover different material to help you start, scale and succeed in business! Venture Start - Thursday, Sep 8, 6:00 PM - […]
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Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Training
Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Training
Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Training The purpose of this training is to increase understanding and compliance of the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA), which has been established in the state of Illinois to increase accountability and transparency in the use of grant funds while reducing the administrative burden on both state agencies […]
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Volunteer with Justice-Impacted Entrepreneurs
Volunteer with Justice-Impacted Entrepreneurs
Please join us on Wednesday, September 21, at 9:00 am CST for the Pontiac Correctional Center Cohort 1 Business Coaching Day! What's it all about? Business Coaching Days (BCDs) are great ways to meet like-minded volunteers and many talented, ambitious Entrepreneurs in Training (EITs). In addition to one-on-one career coaching and business planning activities, these […]
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Recipe Basics: Development and Formulation
Recipe Basics: Development and Formulation
Formulating a scalable recipe that has the right flavor and texture is one of the most important aspects of your food product. Join Ingredion’s Chef Nelson Serrano-Bahri to hear key principles that can be used by food entrepreneurs to develop commercial-ready formulas and test your product. Learn to properly measure ingredients, go over bakers and […]
How to start your business: Venture series webinars
How to start your business: Venture series webinars
Are you looking for expert advice on starting and growing a small business? The Venture Series offers resources to build a solid foundation for your dream business. There are four, two hour webinars that cover different material to help you start, scale and succeed in business! Venture Start - Thursday, Sep 8, 6:00 PM - […]
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Walking tour of industrial businesses in the North Branch
Walking tour of industrial businesses in the North Branch
Join us for a walking tour of the North Branch. We'll take behind-the-scenes tours of 2017 N. Mendell Street, Ozinga, and Local Foods. The event begins at 2017 N. Mendell Street, a state-of-the-art building that is zoned for light manufacturing, cannabis, tech, and office uses. Then we'll visit Ozinga, talk about development in the area, […]
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Access to Capital | Let’s Chat: Building Your Banking Partnership
Access to Capital | Let’s Chat: Building Your Banking Partnership
Business owners, do you know who your banking partner is? When was the last time the two of you connected about the current needs of your business? Not sure how to answer these questions? Then join us for the next A2C Let's Chat: Building Your Banking Partnership where will discuss the importance of your banking […]
How to start your business: Venture series webinars
How to start your business: Venture series webinars
Are you looking for expert advice on starting and growing a small business? The Venture Series offers resources to build a solid foundation for your dream business. There are four, two hour webinars that cover different material to help you start, scale and succeed in business! Venture Start - Thursday, Sep 8, 6:00 PM - […]
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