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 […]
Learn how to define your own opportunities and sales strategies, whether it’s selling in traditional (grocery or convenience stores) or non-traditional channels (airports, gyms, boutique spaces) based on your audience. Attendees will understand how to assess market potential, pinpoint their target audience, and develop effective strategies to maximize growth. About the Speakers: Ashley […]
“Companies with more than 30% female executives are more likely to outperform companies that don't” - Luisa Zhou Women-led companies accomplish tremendous work to create lasting, positive change. Let’s keep the movement going by exploring ways to continue to remove barriers and increase opportunities. Join an insightful morning of empowering female leaders in entrepreneurship, with […]
Whether you're a CPG brand or a catering business, your product needs packaging! Conquer the overwhelming number of materials, finishes, styles, and design possibilities with our packaging presentation to help you make the right choices with your bottom line and our planet in mind. Key takeaways include insights into the vast world of packaging materials, […]
Unlock the potential of your homemade or small batch product! Successful product scaling accelerates business growth, reaches new audiences, and helps you stay ahead in a competitive industry. In this session, experts from Ingredion cover valuable topics on the intricacies of “product commercialization”, covering recipe development, ingredient sourcing, best practices for expanding your production, and […]
On average, social media advertisements can cost between 10-20% of your annual revenue (SmallBizTrends). An effective strategy is crucial to growing your brand. This course will guide you through paid advertising and content strategy to make the most of your advertising budget, maximize efforts, and prioritize engagement. Featured Speaker Argelia Martinez is a Managing […]
Please join Fifth Third Bank and Allies for Community Business to learn how small business loans, through Fifth Third and backed by the Small Business Administration, can help you manage your business' growth. Panel members will help you navigate the different types of SBA loan options and their eligibility, as well as what is right […]
A new year welcomes new beginnings, new goals and maybe a new you. Kick off your 2024 next level vision with the National Black MBA Association, Chicago Chapter. Bring your new year's energy and join us for a vision and goal setting interactive experience. Enjoy great music, small bites with signature cocktails and networking. Learn […]
Expanding your business from direct-to-consumer (DTC) to retail is a large shift that needs careful planning. In this session, learn to smoothly move your brand into retail and boost your revenue. Ideal for forward-thinking businesses, this workshop provides practical tips for a successful shift, including creating a seamless customer experience, maximizing data-driven decision-making, and developing […]
Enter the future of innovation! Network with industry professionals, sample from West Side’s emerging brands, and engage with trending topics. Plus, in partnership with third-party delivery app Grubhub, we’re presenting the Grubhub x The Hatchery Chicago Kitchen Pitch Contest, where five businesses will pitch live to a panel of experts to win up to one […]
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