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THANK YOU for attending the 2023 Virtual Small Business Forum!
- Aug 9, 2023
Thank you for attending the 2023 Virtual Small Business Forum!
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Chicago Recovery Plan Funding Opportunities 2023
- Apr 7, 2023
Click on the story to find out more on Chicago Recovery Plan Funding Opportunities...
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BACP ENCOURAGES CHICAGOANS TO SPEND BIG AND SHOP SMALL
- Neighborhood shopping campaigns brighten the holiday season, Nov 24, 2021
BACP ENCOURAGES CHICAGOANS TO SPEND BIG AND SHOP SMALL, Neighborhood shopping campaigns brighten the holiday season!
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PPP opened to all lenders extended through May 31...
- Apr 12, 2021
PPP opened to all lenders extended to May 31st!
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Together Now: Chicago’s Fund to Rebuild Our Neighborhoods
- Jun 22, 2020
In collaboration with the City of Chicago, The Chicago Community Trust and One Chicago Fund have launched the Together Now fund to raise funds from certain Chicago’s philanthropies, corporations, and individuals and from other federal and City funds, all of which will be granted to entities that will in turn make grants to small businesses across the City.
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2020 City of Chicago BACP Small Business Expos
- Mar 7, 2020
The Small Business Expos are back for 2020, starting March 7th!
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Riverwalk Community Marketplace Opens this Summer
- City of Chicago, Mayor Rham Emanuel, May 14, 2019
Following a 2FM public solicitation to identify marketplace vendors that encouraged minority and women-owned vendors to apply, the new Community Marketplace will open in June and will feature nine new vendors!
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Navy Pier Summer Pop-up Informational Sessions
- Mar 1, 2019
Entrepreneurs and small businesses, come learn about opportunities to pop-up at Navy Peer this summer 2019! First session is March 6, 2019, at 10am, click to see more details.
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The Small Business Center on the Road Expos are back for 2019!
- Feb 1, 2019
The FREE expos bring business resources to the community for new and existing entrepreneurs
looking to start or grow their business in the City of Chicago.
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The 3rd Application Round of the NOF Program Deadline is March 5th!
- City of Chicago, Jan 11, 2019
We are pleased to inform you that Mayor Emanuel has opened the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund program for a third round of applications today for projects seeking grants up to $250,000.
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Update New Chicago Ordinance Aimed at Encouraging, Regulating Pop-Ups
- Reprinted article Eddie Arruza, Jan 10, 2019
Starting a small business can be a daunting undertaking. Developing a strong business plan, securing funding and offering a product or service that people will want are hurdles that often stop a budding entrepreneur in their tracks. Pop-up businesses can be one way to get started.
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City of Chicago SBIF Districts in Auburn Gresham OPEN for New Applications!
- City of Chicago SBIF Gram reprinted 10.08.18, Oct 8, 2018
The following Auburn Gresham SBIF Districts, 79th Street Coorridor and 79thare open for new applications this month for an open application period during October.
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Dan's Soul Food Bakery and Eatery a SBIF Highlight in the Southwest Corridor Collaborative
- reprinted from September SBIF O' Gram, Sep 4, 2018
Dan's Bakery and Eatery in 79th/Southwest Highway SBIF, is a Souttwest Corridor Collaborative local business update at its best.
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February 2018 Business Education Workshops
- Feb 1, 2018
The Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) offers workshops every Wednesday and Friday. Workshops vary each month and are conducted by City Officials, experts, and partner business organizations. All workshops are free, and open to the public. Workshops are held at BACP's offices located in Room 805 and Room 1103 at City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60602.
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Healthcare Coverage Deadline for Small Business Owners - December 15th
- Dec 6, 2017
Small business owners and self-employed workers are nearly three times more likely to purchase marketplace coverage. Unlike the last four years, the new deadline is December 15, 20171
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4th Annual Remarkable Women's Conference 9/23-24!
- Sep 20, 2016
Join us for the ultimate ladies gathering to suppor the P.U.M.P.S. (Providing U (You) Motivation to Pursue Success) program. Friday, September 23-24, 2016, 6:00pm to 8:00pm, 200 E. 33rd Street. www.remarkablewomeconference.com
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April 2016 Small Business Workshop Calendar
- Mar 31, 2016
City of Chicago April 2016 Business Workshop Calendar. Download and share with local businesses and entrepreneurs.
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IMPORTANT FREE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR, EMV (‘Chip”) Card Processing Deadline & Data Breaches
- Aug 20, 2015
Small Business Series Roadshow, IMPORTANT FREE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR, EMV (‘Chip”) Card Processing Deadline & Data Breaches, Various You Need to Know TOPICS: read to see topics and event details.
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Happy Thanksgiving * Salute to Small Businesses
- Norma Sanders, Nov 26, 2014
We’re not open Thanksgiving Day or Black Friday. We’re your neighborhood non-profit that prides itself on being thankful we can provide excellent community economic development, housing, education, technology, environmental and senior services. We are thankful to have a great staff ready to assist our residents and businesses, in the Greater Auburn Gresham communities. We need your help.