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Hatch a Plan: Saving for the Future

Join us for an egg-stra special evening focused on helping families build better financial futures โ€” together! Whether youโ€™re just getting started with saving or want to set a new goal, this free and family-friendly workshop will walk you through practical strategies to manage your money, plan ahead, and level up your finances. Expect a …

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Financing Your Business: Loans, Capital, and Financial Visibility

Access to Capital is one of the biggest challenges for small business owners, especially Solo Entrepreneurs. At this Workshop, we will explore funding options, loan readiness, and strategies to build financial resilience for your business. Whether you are considering traditional loans, alternative financing, or just want to strengthen your financial foundation, this workshop will provide …

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Financial Literacy for Small Business Owners โ€“ SBA

April is Financial Literacy Month!ย  Financial Literacy for Small Business Ownersย  Whether you are new business owner, are thinking about starting a small business, or have an existing one youโ€™d like to improve, join the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and its Resource Partners for a FREE, in-person session covering:ย  The importance of managing your …

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Financial Literacy for Small Business Owners โ€“ SBA

Whether you are new business owner, are thinking about starting a small business, or have an existing one youโ€™d like to improve, join the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and its Resource Partners for a FREE, in-person session covering:ย  The importance of managing your personal finances, including improving your credit score. This matters, especially if …

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Free Monthly Meetup | Danville Chapter

Founding Femalesยฎ Meet Ups are free, monthly in-person gatherings where female entrepreneurs pour into one another through productive dialogue about current business challenges.ย  Monthly Meet Ups serve as a sounding board for women business owners to discuss current business challenges and potential solutions. Meet Ups are free and open to the public with a โ€œcommunity …

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Second IHCC Networking Breakfast

DEI Forward: A Corporate Lookย  Join us at theย Union League Clubย for a morning of networking and connecting with fellow professionals in the industry. This in-person event is a great opportunity to meet new people, exchange ideas, and build relationships that can help you grow your business. Don’t miss out on this chance to expand your …

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Empower Hour: Bubbly Dynamics

In recognition of Earth Day, observed on April 22, this monthโ€™s Empower Hour will feature BACP Chief Small Business Officer Lotika Pai chatting with Carolee Kokola, Director of Enterprise Operations for Bubbly Dynamics LLC. Established in 2002, Bubbly Dynamics is dedicated to incubating small businesses in formerly vacant, industrial buildings located in disinvested communities. Through …

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Becoming WBE and MBE Certified

Finding and retaining customers is an ongoing necessity for all business owners. If you have ever considered selling products or services to a large institution, our next free coaching webinar is for you. Becoming WBE or MBE certified can help a business owner qualify for contracts offered by some of Chicagoโ€™s largest public, private, and …

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Artisan Entrepreneurs Academy Info Session

The Artisan Entrepreneurs Academy is a six-week virtual program providing creative entrepreneurs with capital, coaching, and connections to help grow their businesses. We will welcome 100 existing creative businesses who are passionate about sustainability and driving growth. Successful participants will be eligible for a $5,000 grant upon completion. This program is made possible through support …

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