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Upcoming Webinars May 2024
Building on America’s Small Business Boom
Certificate Categories
Finance Marketing Business Operations & Licensing
May 3rd 2024
9:30 am to 11:00 am
Presented by the Small Business Administration(SBA)
In the spirit of National Small Business Week, we celebrate the unprecedented growth of entrepreneurship in the United States, and the city of Chicago. From barber shops, beauty salons, Jerk Chicken and taco stands to manufacturing and service companies, Americans have applied to form a record 10.5 million small businesses in the past two years. In this webinar, join the SBA Illinois and Illinois Award winners as we discuss the state of small business ownership, access to capital and contributions to local communities.
In recognition of National Small Business Week
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Transform Your Dream Into a Real Start-Up
Certificate Categories
Business Operations & Licensing Marketing Technology
May 8th 2024
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Presented by Score Chicago
Do you have what it takes to start and run a successful business? If so, do you know what the start-up journey is like? Or what initial steps you need to take? This webinar will help you assess your prospects, give you the initial direction you need, and inspire you to move forward to realize your dream. The webinar will also cover pricing, promotion, competition and marketing to give you a competitive edge.
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Ways to Finance Your Business
Certificate Categories
Financing Business Operations & Licensing
May 10th 2024
9:30 am to 11:00 am
Presented by Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection and CIBC Bank USA
Whether you are a business owner or thinking about starting one; this webinar will teach the basics about bank financing. You will receive information about loans, lines of credit and other available resources that can help you on your entrepreneurial journey. Additionally, you will learn about the BACP Entrepreneur Certificate Program as a resource that makes you eligible to apply for CIBC Bank USA’s Entrepreneur Loan..
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Empower Hour: Sugar Bliss
Certificate Categories
Business Operations & Licensing Marketing
May 16th 2024
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
In honor and recognition of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Month, this month’s Empower Hour will feature BACP Commissioner Ken Meyer chatting with Teresa Ging, CEO and Owner of Sugar Bliss.
In October 2007, Sugar Bliss launched the catering and delivery side of the business with 20+ cupcake flavors, and in January 2009, Sugar Bliss opened its retail location in Chicago’s Loop neighborhood. Since then, Sugar Bliss has expanded their product offerings to a variety of baked goods including cake pops, French macarons, cookies, brownies, morning pastries, gluten-free, vegan, and more. Additionally, Sugar Bliss has expanded beyond the retail store and now offers packaged cookies at retailers including Walgreens. Teresa shifted her career from the finance sector to attend the Le Cordon Bleu Patisserie program in Paris which ultimately led to the creation of the business. Most recently, Teresa received the 2023 NAWBO Corporate Women Achievement Award and 2023 BMO Harris Celebrating Women Award.
The candid conversation will cover the start of the business, career transitions, site selection, and industry engagement. The webinar will end with a Q&A for attendees to ask questions.
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Please email BACPoutreach@cityofchicago.org with any webinar questions.
Visit BACP’s YouTube for all webinars.
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