Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Mix N Mingle is March 19th! Plus Microlending Day & GET ConnectedWorkshops!



CHATHAM BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INC.
SUSTAINING COMMUNITIES BY BUILDING ONE BUSINESS AT A TIME...
2015 UPCOMING EVENTS

SPRING MIX N MINGLE
PNC Bank
1 North Franklin Street, 27th Floor
Thursday, March 19th
6pm-9pm

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CBA LOAN MICRO LENDING DAY
Thursday, February 26, 2015
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
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GET CONNECTED WORKSHOPS START IN MARCH!

Workshops are geared to assist small businesses with social media, technology, online marketing, basic computer skills, business development and more!

Introduction to Social Media Marketing
Tuesday, March 4th, 9am - 10:30am
Not sure how Social Media can benefit your business? This is the workshop for you! In this workshop you will learn how to use Social Media sites to expand your network and customer base, you will also learn how to find the best Social Media Site for your business. The workshop will include tips on posting, target audience research and a brief introduction to the various social media options available.

Workshop Fees:
$10/Person
Free to Members
*Workshop fees must be paid BEFORE attending the workshop
Networking with Linked In
Tuesday, March 11th, 9am - 10:30am
Not sure what Linked In is and how it can increase your network? This is the workshop for you! In this workshop you will learn how to set up your profile and your Company profile. You'll also learn how to link yourself to the appropriate networks and groups. Bring along your Resume so you can complete your profile at the workshop.

Workshop Fees:
$30/Person
Free to Members

*Workshop fees must be paid BEFORE attending the workshop
Introduction to Facebook for Business
Tuesday, March 18th, 9am - 10:30am
Need helping setting up your Facebook business page, not sure how to increase your Likes, interested in learning how to turn your Likes into actual customers? This is the workshop for you. In this workshop you'll learn how to post, what to post and how often to post on your Business page. Bring along a brief description of your business and services to fill out your profile at the workshop.

Workshop Fees:
$30/Person
Free to Members

*Workshop fees must be paid BEFORE attending the workshop

MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 10TH, 8:30AM
QBG FOUNDATION BUILDING
800 EAST 78TH STREET
$10 Fee for Non-Members
Free for all Paid CBA Members
Presenter: Nicholas J Delgado, Principal at Dignitas
Small Business Succession Planning Strategies
Nicholas J. Delgado is the Founder and Principal at Dignitas, a leading multi-family office, business advisory, and investment consulting firm serving entrepreneurs, with 15+ years of experience in the financial services and wealth advisory industry. In his role at Dignitas, Mr. Delgado regularly works with entrepreneurs and business executives on business planning and growth issues as both a coach and meeting facilitator. Mr. Delgado is a regular speaker on topics of such as business startups, financial strategy, capital advisory, succession planning and business acquisitions for closely held businesses.
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 is included in the $10 Fee.

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Chatham Business Association, Small Business Development Inc.
800 East 78th Street, Chicago IL 60619
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