Date & Time:

April 26th, 2024 09:30 AM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Presented by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Chicago member Melinda Herron, CEO of 103 Collection

In today's competitive retail landscape, establishing fruitful partnerships is paramount for brand expansion and sustained growth. This engaging presentation will highlight the intricacies of creating a robust strategy to navigate retail partnerships successfully. From identifying the right partners to fostering collaborative relationships and scaling your brand, this session offers invaluable insights and actionable strategies for emerging and established brands alike. Join us as we unravel the secrets to forging impactful retail partnerships and unlocking the potential to elevate your brand to new heights.

Register Here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tv7kwtaUT224MltYYdY00Q#/registration

Evening Networking Night - Theraplay Institute
April 24th 5:30PM to 7PM

Join the Chamber for our April Evening Networking Night at The Theraplay Institute (1224 W Belmont) on April 24th from 5:30PM to 7PM. Meet fellow business owners, expand your network, and make connections. Also tour the Theraplay Institute's amazing space! Light refreshments and drinks will be served. 

Let Erik Carlson know if you have any questions and look forward to seeing you in April! 

Register Here:

https://lakeviewroscoevillage.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/20916

Date & Time

April 24th, 2024 03:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Presented by the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP)

Join BACP to learn about the Mobile Merchant license, which allows businesses to sell general retail items like clothing or gifts inside a vehicle.

Register Here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wmfKcSPVQc67sfmA5jffJQ#/registration

Expand your network at this multi-chamber event! Be sure to bring lots of business cards with you.

Registration includes: Open Networking - Mini Introductions - Speed Networking - Lunch - Raffle Prizes - Follow-up Contact List*

• 11:00 to 11:15 - Open Networking

• 11:15 to 11:30 - Mini Introductions & Instructions

• 11:30 to 12:20 - Speed Networking

• 12:20 to 1 - Lunch, Announcements, Raffle Drawing & Open Networking

Register Here:

https://www.northsidenetworkinggroup.com/event_registration/114/northside-networking-spring-2024-b2b-networking-lunch

Whether you're looking to make new business connections or just want to exchange ideas with other small business owners, Coffee & Commerce is the perfect opportunity to enhance your professional network. Come sip, share and succeed at Coffee & Commerce, the third Wednesday of every month, at 8:30 a.m.

Grab your favorite morning brew and join in for the great company and conversation. This event is hosted in partnership with the Lincoln Park Chamber, Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber and Small Business Advocacy Council.

Register Here:

https://lakeviewroscoevillage.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/20773

Date & Time:

April 10th, 2024 10:00 AM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Join the Illinois Restaurant Association, The Women’s Business Development Center and the Cook County Small Business Source to learn more about how to efficiently manage cashflow, capital readiness, the 5 c’s of credit, and more. Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 Time: 10:00AM CT

**Este seminario web se transmitirá en inglés y español.**

**此网络研讨会有中英双语放送选项**

Register Here:

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G6EQnUEpQcW6rrPbDwre1A#/registration

Date & Time:

April 9th, 2024 11:00 AM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

In observance of Second Chance Month, join us for a webinar focused on the benefits of Second Chance Hiring for small businesses. Panelists will share how small businesses can benefit from hiring the justice-impacted workforce, practical steps for expanding second chance employment, and how employers can take advantage of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC).

The webinar is co-hosted by the Responsible Business Initiative for Justice's (RBIJ) Workforce & Justice Alliance (WJA) and founding WJA member Small Business Majority. The WJA is a community of businesses committed to using their platforms, networks, and leverage to advance systemic change in the justice system, to share best practices with their peers, and to increase the number of companies taking steps to remove workforce barriers for justice-impacted individuals.

Register Here:

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TU2d1OCXSh-_xHzA7mht-Q#/registration

Date & Time:

April 5th, 2024 09:30 AM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Presented by Shareholder, Robert E. Harig, Robbins DiMonte, Ltd.

The presentation will focus on the key legal steps to review when purchasing a business, including 1)Considerations for structuring the deal with asset purchase vs. stock purchase; 2)Purchase price considerations; 3)Financing the purchase price; 4)Letter of intent; 5)Focus on the due diligence review of seller’s business; 6)Purchase agreement provisions and negotiation; and 7)Closing and post-closing matters.

Register Here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_55YmlZ9ZTOCcyGN-cuITuA#/registration

Date & Time:

April 3rd, 2024 03:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Presented by the City of Chicago The Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection, Department of Public Health, and the Department of Buildings will provide insight on how operate a compliant business in the City of Chicago.

Topics covered will include how to prepare for inspections, building permits and sign display requirements, food inspection overview and necessary certificates, and zoning review procedures. Learn how to operate safely and avoid common setbacks.

Register Here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IbfLqdQ6SdSOYI255H0xdg#/registration

Date & Time:

March 29th, 2024 09:30 AM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Presentado por Alejandra Fajardo, Vicepresidenta y consejera de negocios del Programa de Asesoramiento de Impacto.' En este seminario en línea hablaremos del pensamiento empresarial, lo que incluye el poner a las personas en primer lugar, así como el establecimiento de bases de crecimiento para su negocio y el desarrollar agilidad y resiliencia en momentos desafiantes. Inscríbase ya!

Register Here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tsdTtje6TeiC4U9-WTLDvQ#/registration

Date & Time:

March 27th, 2024 03:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Presented by the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP)

Learn about Pop Up licensing, including eligibility requirements, application process and required documents. There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the webinar.

Register Here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mPUa20MZQ6ulAxUkA3KvsA#/registration

Date & Time:

March 22nd, 2024 09:30 AM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Presented by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)

Join Angie Noll, Founder of Reconciled Solutions and NAWBO Chicago’s President-Elect, for a topic that is relevant to all business owners no matter their size: using key performance indicators (KPIs) and a dashboard to measure effectiveness in business. Know what is and is not working and proceed with confidence in decisions based on the information the data provides. This is the best formula for business growth!

Register Here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mlEHvgCiS6WGTanc5wCEvA#/registration

Date & Time:

March 21st, 2024 02:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

In honor and recognition of Women’s History Month, this month’s Empower Hour will feature BACP Commissioner Ken Meyer chatting with Katy Pizza and Michelle Foik, Co-Owners of ERIS Brewery and Cider House.

Located in Chicago’s Old Irving Park neighborhood, ERIS has been voted Best Cidery in the United States by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice. Named after the Greek goddess of chaos, ERIS embodies resilience, audacity, and creativity in the food and drinks they provide to Chicagoland. The candid conversation will cover the start of the business, product development, site selection, manufacturing and customer engagement. The webinar will end with a Q&A for attendees to ask questions.

Register Here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qtVHWPXTTpCZY__HAIeTSw#/registration

Whether you're looking to make new business connections or just want to exchange ideas with other small business owners, Coffee & Commerce is the perfect opportunity to enhance your professional network. Come sip, share and succeed at Coffee & Commerce, the third Wednesday of every month, at 8:30 a.m.

Grab your favorite morning brew and join in for the great company and conversation. This event is hosted in partnership with the Lincoln Park Chamber, Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber and Small Business Advocacy Council.

Register Here:

https://lakeviewroscoevillage.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/20772

Date & Time:

March 15th, 2024 09:30 AM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Presented by Aitken Associates Ltd along with Oak Partners Inc Wealth Management and A+ Media

The webinar presenters have helped mentor and coach hundreds of small businesses to grow to become mid-size organizations and navigate the financial and marketing pitfalls along the way. This webinar will discuss how to market your brand, both as a new business as well as a mature business.

Register Here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I01KWe1WQhSh4-XLGC1ohg#/registration

The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection brings free business resources to the community for new and existing entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their business in the City of Chicago through the Small Business Expo Series. The series of expos occur at different citywide locations and online. They offer business resources such as City of Chicago business licensing consultants, tax clinic, financial advisors, workshops, professional headshots, networking and more.

Register Here:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bacp/provdrs/business_support_tools/svcs/smallbusinessexpos.html

The Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce is hosting our Annual Meeting celebrating a great year, awarding businesses in our community, and bringing together local business owners. Mark you calendar for March 13th at 6PM at Whim Chicago at Stage 773 (1225 W Belmont). Enjoy a cocktail hour, dinner from local restaurants, music from Musila, presentation from the Chamber of Commerce and awards for local business owners!

Join us for the 2023 Annual Meeting!

Tickets to the Annual Meeting includes:

Cocktail Hour (First Drink Sponsored by Central Savings): 6PM

Taste of the Neighborhood Dinner: 7PM

Featuring food from John's Place, Tandoor Char House, and Sweet Rabbit Bakery

Awards and Board Presentation: 8PM

Live music by Musila

Candles throughout event benefiting Friends of Lakeview for sale - Brought to you by AURA Candle Bar

If you have any questions please reach out to erik@lrvcc.org

Thank You to our Sponsor Central Savings (1601 W Belmont).

Register Here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-lakeview-roscoe-village-chamber-annual-meeting-tickets-819292555087?aff=oddtdtcreator

Date & Time:

March 13th, 2024 03:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Presented by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Ladder Up

This workshop will answer important tax questions for your business including: Are you required to file a tax return? Is your worker an independent contractor or an employee? What business records must be kept? Are you required to make estimated tax payments? What resources does the IRS have for small business owners?

Register Here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TDO7hfeXTkqxc1W1LVMw-Q#/registration

Date & Time:

March 1st, 2024 09:30 AM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Presented by Score Chicago

Small businesses are the targets of cyberattacks. Cyber criminals are organized and know how to mimic your business operations to slip in undetected to obtain valuable confidential information, steal funds or shut down operations. to protect against most attacks and protect your remote workers. This webinar will cover: prevalent cyber tactics and growing trends (phishing, email compromise and ransomware) and strategies to protect your business against cyber attacks, securing remote workers or employees, protecting home networks, and providing secure video conferencing for workforce and team meetings.

Register Here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yZN043NgTNa2khFDkXWpXg#/registration

Join for a discussion regarding access to credit and legislation to help protect small businesses! Hosted by Woodstock Institute and Small Business Majority, this virtual small business town hall is on Thursday, February 29th at 12pm and will feature State Senator Christopher Belt and State Representative Hoan Huynh, as well as key experts on small business lending. RSVP at bit.ly/VirtualSBTownHall.

Date & Time:

February 28th, 2024 03:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Presented by the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP)

Learn about the City of Chicago sidewalk café permit, required to serve customers on the sidewalk in Chicago. Topics include operating requirements and the permit application process. Sidewalk café permits are valid on an annual basis from March 1 through the end of February. Current permit holders must renew by the end of February for the 2024-25 sidewalk café season.

Register Here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gsIwrNeZR4-OpYOsisGzZw#/registration

Paint off those winter blues with our February Networking Night at Bottle & Bottega Lakeview (2900 N Lincoln Ave) on February 27th at 5:30PM. Join fellow business owners connecting, getting to know each other, and expand your network. 

Light snacks and drinks will be provided. 

Register today to join us at Bottle & Bottega (2900 N Lincoln Ave.). 

Register Here:

https://lakeviewroscoevillage.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/20913

Business insurance is an important investment for any small business. Running a business requires you to plan for many day-to-day challenges, but have you planned and prepared for the unexpected?

In this webinar, our expert presenter will guide you through the various kinds of insurance, what you need and don't need for your business, companies that provide business insurance and the general costs associated with business insurance.

Learning objectives:

• Understanding and managing the business risks

• Understand the different types of liability insurance

• How to protect your assets, income and personal cash or property

• Protect from injuries and damages received or inflicted

Register Here:

https://readytalk.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1654063&tp_key=50e2edce3c&sti=bizsuccess

Date & Time:

February 27th, 2024 10:00 AM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Presented by the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP)

Join BACP to learn about City of Chicago business licensing for urban growers who are growing and selling produce on urban farms and community gardens in Chicago. This webinar will delve into a newly revamped license type that allows urban growers to operate a produce stand on their urban farm or in their community garden.

Register Here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3jC-RQyXTq6ydZNHxQTw4g#/registration

Date & Time:

February 23rd, 2024 09:30 AM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Presented by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) member Karyn Pettigrew, Founder of Beyond Blind Spots

Three things most people don't know and most entrepreneurial programs don't teach that will maintain your passion, save your money, optimize your time and allow you to operate in your zone of genius.

Register Here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hWCNF-MvQ_KK_7e04hJQuA#/registration

Date & Time:

February 21st, 2024 03:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Presented by the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) and Allies for Community Business (A4CB)

The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) Good Food Fund provides support for food entrepreneurs in communities with inequitable food access, where the COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbated existing disparities within the food industry. Join program administrator Allies for Community Business to learn about grant, low interest loan, and coaching opportunities through the program. Food and beverage entrepreneurs in Chicago are eligible to apply!

Register Here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_18SqxlU4QquDUrRKltoaDQ#/registration

Whether you're looking to make new business connections or just want to exchange ideas with other small business owners, Coffee & Commerce is the perfect opportunity to enhance your professional network. Come sip, share and succeed at Coffee & Commerce, the third Wednesday of every month, at 8:30 a.m.

Grab your favorite morning brew and join in for the great company and conversation. This event is hosted in partnership with the Lincoln Park Chamber, Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber and Small Business Advocacy Council.

Register Here:

https://lakeviewroscoevillage.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/20771