From the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs:
The Small Business Center on the Road Expos are back for 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.
Register at www.ChiSmallBizExpo.com
The first ‘Small Business Center on the Road Expo’ of 2019 is on March 9th at Kennedy King College (6301 S. Halsted St – U Building)!
Expo details:
- Keynote Speaker
- FREE assistance from business consultants to begin the licensing process
- Resources on Procurement, Financial, Insurance, Consumer information
- Financial Advisers on-hand to answer questions
- Perfect your Elevator Pitch
- Mini makeovers featuring Tricoci University
- Tech Lane! There will be technology industry exhibitors offering technology resources for your business. Ask about tech solutions to streamline your business operations, tech marketing and advertising strategies and tech analytics to help reach and identify your clients
- FREE Headshot from a professional photographer to be used for marketing/promotional materials
- FREE Tax Clinic: One-on-One counseling sessions provided by Center for Economic Progress (CEP)
- FREE Law Clinic: Legal advice and support provided by The Community Law Project
- FREE Networking Hour: Connect and exchange ideas with like-minded entrepreneurs provided by Chicago’s Office of the City Treasurer from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
- Food Trucks
- Exhibitors
- 3 Free Workshops (12:00 – 1:00 p.m.) including:
Roadmap to Business Financing
Presented by Fifth Third Bank
In order for businesses to start or grow, financing is often needed. Attend this workshop and you will obtain the pathway to financial success including traditional and non traditional credit sources and how to best prepare for when your company needs capital most.How to Really Start Your Business
Presented by Score
Do you have what it takes to start and run a successful business? If so, what are the first steps you should take? This workshop will help you assess your prospects, give you the initial direction you need, and inspire you to move forward to realize your dream.How to Write a One Page Business Plan
Presented by Greater Englewood Community Development Center
This session will demonstrate how to develop a one-page business plan or business model canvas. For potential key stakeholders, who may not have a lot of time reading through a traditional business plan; a one page can get the idea of your business across quickly and succinctly. It’s a very good exercise to trim it down to the absolute minimum—it forces you to get rid of needless words and communicate your business idea clearly, with minimal clutter.Register at www.ChiSmallBizExpo.com
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I want to know how I can become an exhibitor or are me and my partner able to attend
I’m not personally involved with the events — I just post them here as a service to small business owners and their bookkeepers and accountants. However, the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs notes that the events are open to anyone — you just need to register at www.ChiSmallBizExpo.com — I’m sure they can assist you with any additional questions!