Join the chapter for one of the most anticipated events of the year! The Summer Social is an in-person networking event that brings together women business owners from across the region for an evening of meaningful connections, conversations and community. Whether you’re a longtime member or new to NAWBO Chicago, this is the perfect opportunity …
Mercado73 is an evolution of our beloved bazaar that continues to honor the culture, energy, and entrepreneurial spirit of our Empresarias del Futuro participants. Enjoy delicious traditional dishes while you browse a beautiful selection of artesanías, handmade goods, unique gifts, and more! Join us to shop and stay for the raffles, music, and community vibes! …
This free all-ages event celebrates the Juneteenth holiday by inviting Far South Side communities together for an afternoon of live music, food from local Black-owned restaurants, family activities, a resource vendor fair, live business/housing workshops and a small business marketplace!
Steps to take on the way to the bank. Topics covered: Business Licensing Business Planning Budgeting/Banking Filing Taxes Business Credit/Loans
This workshop is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn all the components of how to start a successful business in Illinois. Get a realistic view of the requirements to start a business and the resources available to support your new venture. While attending this no cost 2-hour workshop, you will learn how to get …
Discover a vibrant gathering of creativity and community at the mHUB Maker’s Fair. Enjoy a lively indoor-outdoor market featuring art, fashion, wellness, and food products crafted by local artists and entrepreneurs, including from mHUB member companies. Vendors will be accompanied by music, drinks, food, and an interactive mural activity. Whether you’re an art lover, wellness …
Your value proposition is the foundation of your startup’s success—it’s what convinces investors to fund you, customers to buy from you, and partners to align with you. But is yours compelling enough? In this interactive workshop, we’ll break down what makes a strong value proposition and how to translate it into tangible outcomes—whether you’re pitching …
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“Tariff Therapy” is all about finding practical strategies to reduce costs and optimize your supply chain through smart product engineering and sourcing. In today’s global economy, managing tariffs, freight, and sourcing decisions isn’t just a finance problem; it’s an engineering opportunity. This workshop will empower you to build a more cost-resilient product from the inside …
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Cap off your journey through the mHUB Discovery Workshop Series with our final installment: “THE HOW: Feasibility & Product Development.” This session is all about bringing your product to life, focusing on the people you’re building for and the standards that define success. Workshop Overview: Acceptance Criteria: Learn to set clear, actionable standards for your product development. We’ll introduce the concept of Acceptance Criteria (AC) and how it …
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Speaker: Jason Mercer, Principal, Cleveland Avenue. Cleveland Avenue is a Chicago-based global venture capital firm that invests in lifestyle consumer brands and technology companies that positively disrupt large and growing markets. They provide financial resources, expertise, and holistic business support to help unlock the value of their investments. This series features presentations by capital providers and …
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Speaker: Amanda Askew, Senior Community Lender, Allies for Community Business. Allies for Community Business supports entrepreneurs from any background to start and grow their businesses and create generational wealth for their families and communities. Their mission is to provide the capital, coaching, and collaboration entrepreneurs need to grow great businesses in their communities. This series features …
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Join us for the Finals of the 29th annual Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge (NVC). NVC finalists will present to a panel of judges comprising of top investors, entrepreneurs, and others. Prizes – which include cash prizes and in-kind services, such as legal and professional consulting services, and office space – have helped …
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