Keynote Speaker - Chef Ambrocio Gonzalez

Chef Ambrocio Gonzalez of La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant in Little VillageChef Gonzalez, hailing from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, began his culinary journey at a young age. At 16, he moved to Chicago and ventured into entrepreneurship. In 2011, Chef Gonzalez and his business partner opened La Catedrall Café & Restaurant in Little Village and soon a stream of successful restaurants followed. A graduate of the renowned French culinary institution, Le Gordon Blue, Chef Gonzalez has had recipes featured in prominent magazines and published his own book, “Con Sabor a Guadalajara.” His journey exemplifies resilience, perseverance, and unwavering dedication to the culinary arts.

Webinars:
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Launching a Business in the City of Chicago 
Presented by City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP)

10:05 am – 10:50 am
Paths to Finance Your Business
Presented by Allies for Community Business, U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) and SomerCor

10:50 a.m.-11:35 a.m.
Digital Marketing for your Business
Presented by The Women's Business Development Center (WBDC) and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses

Keynote Address: 11:40 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Chef Ambrocio Gonzalez of La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant in Little Village.

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