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Toast of Uptown
Toast of Uptown
Join us for the 4th annual Toast of Uptown: A Buena Park Wine Walk – an afternoon of strolling and sipping in beautiful Buena Park – on Sunday, May 1st from 1:30pm – 5:00pm! All attendees will receive a wine tasting glass which is your ticket to this event—simply present it at each stop along […]
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Taller de estrategias de Mercadotecnia
Taller de estrategias de Mercadotecnia
Acompáñenos en este taller presentado por Alexia Guzman, Coordinadora de Participación Empresarial en Rogers Park Business Alliance, para aprender todo sobre mercadotecnia, cómo atraer clientes, métodos tradicionales versus métodos digitales, retos y oportunidades, Google Business, páginas web, redes sociales y mucho más. Regístrese por email a marisabel@northrivercommission.org
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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 plan and also give you […]
Video Strategy and Content Creation
Video Strategy and Content Creation
Video is a powerful tool for brands – so it’s important to understand the channels, formats, and mediums needed to be successful. Join Skalawag Productions’ Mark Skala to learn content creation basics, with consumer engagement tips, social media posting strategies, and video shooting dos and don’ts to strengthen your digital brand. About the Presenter: Mark […]
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How to Sell to Costco
How to Sell to Costco
Take your product to a regional, national, or global market with a brand like Costco Wholesale. Join Section Manager Amy Becker to hear how to pitch to a national retailer, set pricing standards, and gain valuable business-to-business (B2B) insights from Coscto Suppliers. About the Presenter: Amy Becker joined Costco Wholesale over 30 years ago while […]
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Gear Up for State of Illinois Grants
Gear Up for State of Illinois Grants
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 this training in order to prepare businesses to apply for State grants and increase […]
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WBE Certification…BEFORE You Apply!
WBE Certification…BEFORE You Apply!
If your business is 51% or more owned, controlled or managed by a woman or women and you have considered WBE certification then this workshop is for you. We will discuss: • What is WBE certification • What is supplier diversity and how does it fit into the certification puzzle • Overview of the types […]
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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 and grantees. The law provides for the […]
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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Social Media Strategy
Social Media Strategy
Social media platforms can be used to build your company’s brand and sell your products. In order to achieve your business objectives, social media content and interaction must be well planned. A4CB’s Amanda Askew will review strategies for reaching the right audience, creating content, and maximizing ROI.
Create Content for Storytelling
Create Content for Storytelling
No matter the medium – be it social media, digital, or video – your brand should drive people to share content. Join marketing expert Melissa Harris to use your content for provoking, compelling storytelling that will help your consumers remember you, and best of all, share with your target audience. About the Presenter: Melissa Harris […]
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Networking Event – Provocative Branding and Pushing Boundaries
Networking Event – Provocative Branding and Pushing Boundaries
A casual brand can start a conversation with consumers, but it’s important to know where the line is. Moderated by Jenn Bane, the first-ever hire of Cards Against Humanity, a panel of marketers will share how to find the balance in provocation, set a likeable voice, and identify the appropriate target market for your boundary-pushing […]
Defy IL Bootcamp Pitch Showcase
Defy IL Bootcamp Pitch Showcase
Pitch Showcases are the culminating events for hard-working EITs completing the Entrepreneur Bootcamp program. During a Showcase, EITs will present their business ideas in several rounds of a Shark Tank-style competition to panels of business leaders and investors. At the end of the event, EITs receive a certificate of completion from Defy, followed by a […]
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Own Your Worth: A Negotiation Webinar
Own Your Worth: A Negotiation Webinar
Join the Illinois SBDC at the WBDC and Amanda R. Moncada-Perkins of Stoutegy Law as Amanda offers advice on negotiating. A negotiation is nothing more than a structured discussion between two or more people. The clearer you are about your goals and the more prepared you are for your discussion, the more comfortable you feel […]
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Marketing Your Business Online and Offline (Workshop)
Marketing Your Business Online and Offline (Workshop)
Join us on this workshop presented by Alexia Guzman, Business Engagement Coordinator at Rogers Park Business Alliance, to learn everything about marketing, how to bring in new clients, traditional methods versus digital methods, opportunities and challenges, Google Business, having a website, social media, and much more! RSVP via email to marisabel@northrivercommission.org
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