The pandemic and economic relief efforts have led to more grant opportunities than ever for the nation's small businesses. With the main federal relief programs now over, small businesses are seeking out other funding opportunities that may be available to them. This workshop will help you understand the small business grant landscape, things to consider, where to find funding, and more. The different types of grants available to small business owners Tips for crafting your grant application Other free and […]

With over 1 billion users, 80% of which follow a business, Instagram is dominating the social media landscape, and they’re here to stay. In this two-hour livestream, you will learn the ins and outs of how to build and grow your brand’s presence on Instagram. We’ll cover how to incorporate Instagram as an important part of your overall social media strategy, how to leverage data from Instagram insights to drive decisions, and different apps to help with your planning and […]

Join us for a Lunch & Learn! Anna Maria Viti-Welch will discuss how to properly insure your cannabis business. She will help us navigate the world of cannabis business insurance and what questions you should be asking when looking for the right way to secure your business. Featured Speaker | Anna Maria Viti-Welch | Speaker, Mentor, and Educator| President, The Viti Companies ​Anna Maria serves on the Board of Directors for First Bank of Highland Park, The Gaples Institute, and Fenix […]

Talent is the new business currency. The best ideas only come to fruition with a great team. It’s important that your team is aligned a common vision and has the skills to be able to navigate the challenges that lay before you. In this class, you will learn how to build an effective team and culture that accelerates your business towards its objectives while also pushing you to be stronger.   Register Here

Presented by the City of Chicago 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. Register Here

Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality can provide windows to other places and be used to enhance physical spaces someone is already in. Many believe that in and of itself, this will be a huge aspect of why entertainment will be one of the litmus test for the realistic, everyday adoption of immersive technology. Immersive technology provides the opportunity of both bringing the user to the destination or elevating the experience of those at the destination. Especially in the times of […]

You do not want to miss this! Join us on Wednesday, June 1st at 5pm PT as we are joined by award-winning screenwriter, producer, and author Neil Landau to talk about his all new edition of his best-selling guide: THE TV SHOWRUNNER'S ROADMAP: CREATING GREAT TELEVISION IN AN ON DEMAND WORLD. We will cover these topics and many more: How the Global TV Landscape has changed and where it's going. How the old rules of storytelling in TV are out the window. Common mistakes TV […]

  Listening Fiesta with Music Supervisor Rosie Howe (Netflix) Register Here

    Revolutionary Conversations is a fireside chat series that gives you an inside look at entrepreneurs who are making an impact in their community and industry. We'll host monthly conversations to hear personal stories, successes and lessons learned from various entrepreneurs. Meet this month's guest, Alex Gold, Head of ESG and CEO of BWD North America. Register Here

Building a business is challenging, accelerate your success with seven mindset shifts.  We’ll be talking about the mental side of being a founder, and how to overcome the common challenges that every founder goes through. Join me as I talk with Sari Kimbell, Business Coach for Food Founders. This webinar is for you if you ever feel stressed, overwhelmed, or just want to set yourself up for success running your business. Register Here: