Tuesday, September 2, 2014

September 2014: Membership Meeting, IT Ambassadors, Events andMore!

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


SEPTEMBER 2014 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 8:30AM
QBG FOUNDATION BUILDING
806 EAST 78TH STREET
REGISTER HERE

Presenters:
Strategic Sourcing at the Art Institute of Chicago
Mike Riordan
Associate Vice President of Strategic Sourcing
Art Institute of Chicago

Topic: The procurement of goods and services for The Art Institute's world class museum and school for small businesses.
Click Here for Mike Riordan's bio
Trademarks and Legal Resources for Small Businesses
Top 10 Tips for Starting your Business
Salen Churi
Assistant Director, Institute of Justice, Clinic on Entrepreneurship
University of Chicago Law School
Topic: Trademark and Legal Resources for Small Businesses
Click Here for Salen Churi Bio
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 provided, donations accepted.
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
"CHATHAM'S SMALL BUSINESSES"

Bobbie Rosenthal, Owner
The Mailbox Depot
By Christian Kinsey


Meet Bobbie Rosenthal, Chicago native and proud owner of Mailbox Depot, located at 7732 S. Cottage Grove in the Chatham community. Prior to owning the establishment, Ms. Rosenthal was a loyal customer and friend of the previous owner, who she helped for 15 years before taking over in 2008. Her hope is to make the business more than just a mailbox service. She gained the traits of love and care at a young age from her father, so whenever a person is in need, she never says no, no matter what she has to do or who the person is.

She volunteers at Pacific Garden, helping the homeless, and also volunteers at the City Colleges of Chicago. When not volunteering or working from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., she enjoys cooking and spending time with her family. When asked what type of mark she would like to leave on the community, with a bright smile, she replied that she'd like to be remembered "as a compassionate and loving human being."

Support Bobbie Rosenthal and her Small Business by liking The Mailbox Depot on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MailboxDepot and by visiting her at 7732 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Sign up today and receive your first month mailbox rental free, receive another free month of rental when you refer a friend!

About the Author

Christian Kinsey is a 21 year old, Chief IT Ambassador at Chatham Business Association and aspires to become a Music Producer. His role as Marketing and Outreach Specialist has allowed him to form meaningful relationships with the Small Businesses in Chatham. The IT Ambassadors are trained to teach the Small Businesses everything they need to know to increase their Access, Marketing and Technology and ultimately to GET their businesses Connected.
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CBA LOAN MICRO LENDING DAY
Thursday, September 25th
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!

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IT AMBASSADORS
GET your business CONNECTED Today!
Sign up with an IT AMBASSDOR!
One-on-one training to assist your small business with Access, Marketing and Technology!
TRAINING INCLUDES:
Email Branding
Social Media Marketing
Smart Business Technology
Website Development
PRICING
$50/Hour for Non-CBA Members
$35/Hour for CBA Members (Members Save 30%)
Sign up for a CBA Membership Today!
Fill out an application at: members.cbaworks.org/member/newmemberapp
All CBA Members also receive ONE FREE Hour of one-on-one training per month!
Not a Member yet...No Problem!

FREE 1-HOUR TRAINING!
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.
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Chatham Business Association, Small Business Development Inc.
800 East 78th Street, Chicago IL 60619
P.773.994.5006 | F.773.855.8905

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