This LIVE@LIFT Female Founders and Funders event is a unique networking opportunity to share tips and tools with peers around defining your worth as a creator, entrepreneur, or business owner. Share real-world learnings about negotiating with investors, marketing your project or business, and building your network contributes to your social capital. Answer ice breaker questions to begin insightful discussions with your peers. Come ready to share tools, tips, and resources with fellow attendees, and get ready to grow your network! […]
About this event We’re excited to invite you to the culminating event of our 2022 Soft Landing Accelerator, a collaboration between 76 Forward and ProChile Philadelphia. This 7-week program focused on 6 companies based in Chile. Throughout the program, the 76 Forward team, along with strategically selected mentors, worked directly with the cohort to ensure successful progression and positioning. Weekly workshops included: working with local municipalities, developing strategic partnerships with Philadelphia institutions, market assessment specific to Philadelphia, pitch deck practice […]
Presented by Sarah Wilson, Executive Director of Uptown United & Uptown Chamber of Commerce Thinking of starting a business and don’t know how to begin? Looking to move your home business into a storefront and feel ready to sign a lease? Before you do you anything, reach out to a Chicago Business Center and let them help you get set up for success. Hear from Sarah Wilson, Executive Director of Uptown United & Uptown Chamber of Commerce, on strategies and […]
About This Workshop Whether you’re a designer, a developer, or an entrepreneur who’s looking to get your own company off the ground, knowing how to efficiently lead a team and complete a project is an essential element of success. In this free, two-hour livestream, you’ll get an introduction to the project management processes that can help maximize your team’s performance. You’ll learn about the major project phases, and gain the tools and resources you’ll need to increase focus and improve […]
What is Collateral? How important is Collateral when applying for a loan? Join us to understand the definition and types of collateral. Contact Gabriella Bomben | gbomben@wbdc.org Register Here:
TikTok is just one tool in every smart marketer’s arsenal, but to begin your TikTok journey on the right foot you need to understand TikTok SEO, hashtags, influencers, and how to optimize your profile. During this webinar, Mike Corso, founder of Roovio, will walk you through his proprietary 8 Step TikTok Domination Method. Do not waste another minute trying to promote your business on TikTok until you join us on June 30th. During this one-of-a-kind webinar you will: Learn how […]
This joint class will bring in experts from the International Trade Center and Exim Bank - a bank focused on providing exporting insurance and loans to start-ups- to give an overview of exporting - finding business, partnering with key players, and getting paid. Register Here
What do lawyers need to know when working with companies that use immersive technologies? New use cases for immersive technologies are being discovered every day which means that the law is doing what it can to keep up. Expert panelists will discuss how intellectual property, insurance, and law in general are managing the needs for companies adopting or creating immersive technology hardware or applications. These legal implications are interwoven with other emerging technologies such as blockchain, NFTs, web3 and more […]
Global Industry Spotlight is a conversational series focused on providing resources and insight for the creative entrepreneur. Laura Castellanos is CEO and founder of CASTELLANOS Communications, a communication studio in the Dominican Republic specialized in podcast production, audiovisual and digital content creation. She has a Master's degree in Communications and Culture, at the University of Seville, and a Bachelor's degree in Advertising Communications from APEC University, in Dominican Republic. Her podcast, Gente Brava or 'brave people', in English, has been […]
Global Industry Spotlight is a conversational series focused on providing resources and insight for the creative entrepreneur. Michael Hoffman is the co-founder and CEO of Gather Voices, a technology company that automates the creation, management and publishing of video content. He is also the founder of See3 Communications, a digital marketing agency in Chicago and founder of the DoGooder Video Awards which honors the best social cause video on YouTube each year. Hoffman teaches marketing at the University of Chicago […]