This event will be co-hosted by World Business Chicago, ChiBizHub, ChicagoMade AND SECC. Details: A virtual information session about the Equitable Investment in the Arts Seed Fellowship - an initiative of SECC's Arts & Culture Capital Lab (ACCL). The one-year fellowship is open to qualified Chicago-based Creative Entrepreneurs and will provide technical assistance, capacity building and micro-grants between $3,000 and $20,000. More info here: https://www.secc-chicago.org/accl-eia-cfp-open/ More info on ChiBizHub: https://www.chibizhub.com/about-chibizhub -- Event Agenda 4pm: ChiBizHub Intro, Chicago Made Intro, & SECC Intro […]

Presented by WBDC Aurora CARES ACT Program In this workshop, we dive into why some small businesses were not ready for the CARES Act and other funding. We will provide tips on how to get your business set up properly, proper financial statements, NAICS code, registering your business for grants, and much more. This workshop will be led by Terrie Simmons, Director, WBDC Aurora CARES ACT Program HOW TO REGISTER:  If you have not done so in the past 12 […]

Now in its 21st year, our Nonprofit Start-Up Workshop is designed to help you through the legalities and business issues you'll face in launching your new organization. We help you to complete the necessary state and federal forms and provide a wealth of practical advice including business, governance, and financial matters for nonprofit start-ups. REGISTER HERE

A New Year, a fantastic new lineup! We’re kicking off our first Female Founders and Funders meetup of 2021 with Philly-based venture capital experts. On Friday, January 29th, grab your coffee and take advantage of the opportunity to connect with these game-changing venture partners, while engaging in insightful conversations with other founders from across the county. Emily Foote and Emily Kosten from Osage Ventures are hosting this month’s office hours — with more to be announced soon! REGISTER HERE BIOS: […]