Events Details For August 2010

PREVIOUS EVENT

Are YOU Ready for Your City Inspection?

August 4, 2010
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Event Description:

To operate a successful business in Chicago you must know the requirements. Talk to inspectors from five City departments who will provide insight to operate safely, stay compliant, help prepare for inspections and point out the do’s and don’ts of operating your business. Don’t miss this workshop.

Sponsored By:


City of Chicago

Event Location:

All workshops are FREE and are located at the
City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 805

Contact Information:

Space is limited. Please reserve your attendance by calling 312.744.5344
To learn more about BACP’s workshops, visit www.cityofchicago.org/bacp

http://www.cityofchicago.org/bacp

PREVIOUS EVENT

Financial Assistance Available to Grow Your Business

August 11, 2010
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Event Description:

If you want to expand your existing business or need
working capital, the SBA may be a viable option. Learn
what is the SBA? What does it do? How to apply for
assistance? Learn about the SBA programs and resources
that may help you achieve your financial goals.

Sponsored By:


City of Chicago

Event Location:

All workshops are FREE and are located at the
City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 805

Contact Information:

Space is limited. Please reserve your attendance by calling 312.744.5344
To learn more about BACP’s workshops, visit www.cityofchicago.org/bacp

http://www.cityofchicago.org/bacp

PREVIOUS EVENT

Business After Hours at Harris Bank River North

August 11, 2010
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Event Description:

Advance Registration is now closed for this event. Please join us at the door - there is still room for you!

Harris Bank is excited to welcome all to the August Business After Hours. No free samples but lots of free food and beverages. We'll also hold several "mini-sessions" of Speed Networking!

Sponsored By:


Harris Bank

Event Location:

Harris Bank
33 W. Ohio

Fee Information:

$10 for members
$20 for non-members

Contact Information:

sarah@rivernorthassociation.com

http://www.rivernorthassociation.com

PREVIOUS EVENT

Start Your Concession at O'Hare or Midway Airport!

August 18, 2010
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Event Description:

O’Hare Airport is one of the world’s busiest airports with
70 million people traveling through Chicago yearly. Ever
wonder how you can operate a business or a concession at
the Chicago Airports? Come and learn about concession
opportunities for your business and the process to get started.

Event Location:

All city workshops are FREE and are located at the
City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 805

Contact Information:

Space is limited. Please reserve your attendance by calling 312.744.5344
To learn more about BACP’s workshops, visit www.cityofchicago.org/bacp

http://www.cityofchicago.org/bacp

PREVIOUS EVENT

Business Works!

August 19, 2010
5:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Event Description:

If you are thinking about starting or growing your
business, this is the place to be! At this seminar for
entrepreneurs you can visit with nearly 30 government
agencies providing business resources, network with
government and business leaders and attend FREE
workshops. Don’t miss it!

Sponsored By:


City of Chicago

Event Location:

Westside Tech Institute – 2800 S. Western Ave.,
Chicago

Contact Information:

To learn more about BACP’s workshops, visit www.cityofchicago.org/bacp

PREVIOUS EVENT

Get Certified and Do Business with the City of Chicago

August 25, 2010
2:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Event Description:

How to get certified
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Doing business with the City of chicago
3:15pm to 4:30pm
Presented by the Office of Compliance and the Department of Procurement Services (DPS)
Are you interested in doing business with or being a certified vendor with the City of Chicago? Don’t miss this workshop. Learn about the City’s Supplier Diversity certification and compliance standards as well as the different types of procurement opportunities.

Sponsored By:


City of Chicago

Event Location:

All city workshops are FREE and are located at the
City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 805

Contact Information:

Space is limited. Please reserve your attendance by calling 312.744.5344
To learn more about BACP’s workshops, visit www.cityofchicago.org/bacp

http://www.cityofchicago.org/bacp

PREVIOUS EVENT

How to Use Social Networking to Market Your Business!

August 27, 2010
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Event Description:

Leverage the power of social media to market your
business to a world of potential customers. For
professional services and consumer businesses alike,
you’ll learn how to harness the power of Facebook,
Blogs and Twitter along with best practices, time-saving
tools and daily habits. Get ready to get social!

Event Location:

All city workshops are FREE and are located at the
City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 805

Contact Information:

Space is limited. Please reserve your attendance by calling 312.744.5344
To learn more about BACP’s workshops, visit www.cityofchicago.org/bacp

http://www.cityofchicago.org/bacp

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September 10
How to Start Your Restaurant in Chicago
September 15
New Child Activities Facility License
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September 15
Business After Hours at EnV
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September 17
Choosing Your Legal Entity
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September 21
New Member Orientation
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September 22
City Contracting 101: How To Respond to a city RFP
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September 24
How to Finance Your Business
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September 29
How to Get Certified/Doing Business with the City of Chicago
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October 05
2nd Annual OctoberFeast!
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October 13
Business After Hours at The Redhead Piano Bar
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November 10
State of the Ward
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November 17
Business After Hours at Scoozi!
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December 09
2010 Holiday Party
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December 31
Business After Hours Tickets
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