July 2014: Golf Outing, Membership Meetings, Outreach Events andMore!

CHATHAM BUSINESS ASSOCIATION SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INC. SUSTAINING COMMUNITIES BY BUILDING ONE BUSINESS AT A TIME... JULY 2014 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 8TH, 8:30AM QBG FOUNDATION BUILDING 806 EAST 78TH STREET REGISTER HERE Presenter:   Liz Gardner Office of Business Diversity  The University of Chicago             Elizabeth Gardner serves as Senior Project Manager, Office of Business Diversity, at The University of Chicago. The Office of Business Diversity works to create opportunities for M/WBE firms to compete for business in the University of Chicago's goods and services supply chain.   Ms. Gardner is responsible for developing and implementing the University's legacy of inclusion by collaborating with stakeholders to identify opportunities for entrepreneurs, connect business owners to key decision makers and create sustainable partnerships that will advance continual improvement in the performance of the partner firms. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE   Monthly Membership Meeting held by Chatham Business Association, Small Business Development Inc. are held to inform current members and prospective members about issues and activities going on in Chatham and the City of Chicago.  You do not need to be a member to attend. Breakfast will be provided.   Add CBA's Monthly Membership Schedule to your calendar today! Click Here RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THE ANNUAL GOLF OUTING TODAY!                                                                       Fees/Admission Single - $125 Foursome - $500 Sponsorship  Platinum Sponsor - $3,000 Gold Sponsor - $1,500 Hole Sponsor - $250 Raffle/Putting Contest - $250 Sign up Today! Click Here CBA LOAN MICRO LENDING DAY Thursday, July 24th 9AM - 3PM Chatham Business Association, was chosen and trained as an Affiliate Micro- lender by the City of Chicago and is able to Offer our Business Community Micro-loans, up to 25,000.00 The goal of the Chatham SBA Community Lending initiative is to strengthen the capacity of the CBA members and businesses to successfully prepare and apply for lending opportunities that will result in business, community and economic viability and sustainability for all Chatham.    CONTACT: RICHARD WILLIS, CBA LENDING COUNSELOR  phone: 773.994.5006 ext. 1007 Email:  richardwillis@cbaworks.org Register Today! Add CBA's SBA Community Lending Initiative Schedule to your calendar today!  Click Here THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED OUR ANNUAL SUMMER MIX N MINGLE AT THE SHORE Click HERE to view pictures from the events.                   Visit CBA at the Expos in Chicago! Visit our Booth at the  DPS Financial Symposium Thursday July 17th UIC Forum 725 W. Roosevelt Road Chicago, Illinois 60607 9:00am to 1:00pm The DPS Financial Symposium will be a comprehensive assembly of both financial and technical institutes who will provide vendors with innovative financing and technical opportunities. Come out and receive on-site resources, one on one private communication, and informative workshop information.   Click Here for more information on the DPS Financial Symposium Visit our Booth at the  African American Small Business Expo Saturday July 19th South Shore Cultural Center 7059 S. South Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60649 10:00am to 1:00pm   Special Keynot Speaker:  Desiree Rogers The expo will have more than 40 exhibitors offering information and resources on:     How to finance a small business     How to start the licensing process     How to understand and comply with tax laws and other legal requirements     Business planning and counseling     Where to connect with chambers of commerce     Networking opportunities     And much, much more! The expo will include a workshop, a panel discussion and a free on-site tax clinic. Click Here for more information on the African American Small Business Expo   IT AMBASSADORS GET your business CONNECTED Today! Sign up with an IT AMBASSDOR!   Our IT Ambassadors are available to assist you the Fourth Thursday of every month starting February 2014! Schedule an appointment today with an IT Ambassador for a FREE 1-on-1 session  (Limited to 1 hour per session).   1-on-1 Training with the IT Ambassadors  CBA Community Center in Chatham  800 E. 78th St., Chicago, IL 60619  Trainings are held the fourth Thursday of the month  Anytime Between 9:00am - 3:00pm   Call ahead to schedule an appointment, walk-ins welcome  Walk-ins are first come first serve  Limited to 1 Hour Sessions    To schedule an appointment, call Samia Malik at 773.994.5006 Ext. 1005   or email at samiamalik@cbaworks.org.    Learn More STAY CONNECTED WITH THE IT AMBASSADORS!   FOLLOW THEM FOR TECHNOLOGY AND MAREKTING TIPS ON:          Looking for a Job? 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