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Attend this webinar and you will learn how to grow your business by not only trusting people and delegating but also by supporting your staff. You will also learn how see the value of your business to both you, your staff, and your clients.
Did you know the biggest challenge to starting a business is a shortage of capital? Do you know where successful entrepreneurs find funding for their business? Or where even to start to look? This webinar will help you navigate through the process of financing your dream and decide which option is best for your business.
West Loop Ward Night with 25th Ward Alderman Sigcho Lopez
Shop local on Madison Row! Madison Street businesses are continuing their annual sidewalk sale tradition. Each individual business is having the sale during its' normal hours of operation.
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Companies have many options to grow. One viable choice is via selling your product or services internationally. In this webinar we will discover why it is good strategy for a business to export. We will explore why exporting can be good for your business and why now is a good time to begin. We will show that it is common for small and medium sized businesses to export. Finally, we present what the process to exporting would look like and what state and federal assistance is available to help exporters.
This presentation will cover the customer service basics that leads to customer service excellence. This dynamic exchange of tips and tools will include covering the in-person retail and telephone customer service practices that make a difference in retention, loyalty, and revenue for all parties (Business owner, employee, and customer).
Join us for the first networking event in over a year! Our July networking event will be on Wednesday, July 14, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Time Out Market, 916 W. Fulton Market
Staff from the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) will provide summary, timeline, and application information for the department's two biggest grant programs: the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) and the Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF), each of which offer cash assistance to businesses looking to start or grow their operation.
We’re proud to celebrate and support our local businesses. Join us for a free #GrowWithGoogle virtual workshop on Friday, July 9 at 1 p.m. to help you grow your Small Biz →
Whether LLC, Corp, or another legal entity, when starting a business, organizing your company the right way can significantly limit risk. Augie Filippone, a Partner at Chokshi Filippone Law, LLC, will present on entity options, as well as provide information and material to help you navigate around common pitfalls faced by business-owners.
The Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection, Department of Public Health, and the Department of Buildings will provide insight on how operate a compliant business in the City of Chicago. Topics covered will include how to prepare for inspections, building permits and sign display requirements, food inspection overview and necessary certificates, and zoning review procedures. Learn how to operate safely and avoid common setbacks.
There will be a virtual community meeting on Tuesday, July 6 at 6 p.m. This meeting will cover the proposal for a 19-story commercial/office/life science building.
Financing the growth of your business can seem like a daunting task. Many business owners find themselves lacking the needed capital to catalyze expansion of their businesses. Going to a lender is a good start, but what should you do when you need more capital or bank financing isn’t an option? There are many funds looking to invest in small businesses, especially in underserved communities. This workshop will focus on alternative methods to finance the growth of your business with an emphasis on securing investment capital. They key questions to be answered are: What are they looking for? How do you get prepared? How do you find them? What to expect?
