September Calendar - Free Business Workshops

Today, BACP announced the free business workshops offered during the month of September 2011.  This month we focus on business essentials, such as what to consider when choosing a legal entity and how to finance a small business. Other workshops teach entrepreneurs how to increase revenue by combining traditional and social media tools and how to use linkedIn to promote your business.  

Workshops are conducted by city officials, BACP’s partner organizations or by experts in the industry. Workshops are located at BACP City Hall Office, 121 N. La Salle Street, Room 805. To register for a workshop or for more information call, 312.744.5344 or by emailing OEBACP@cityofchicago.org.  

9/2      Revenue Growth by Traditional and Social Media Marketing
9:30am to 11:00am

Presented by Xenos Media Group

With all the hype about social media, what’s often overlooked is the continued effectiveness of traditional marketing methods — and especially ways to effectively integrate the two. This workshop provides practical know-how for organic revenue growth by strategically combining traditional and new media marketing within recurring sales pipelines.

9/7   *Talk to City Inspectors, Ask Questions Get Answers                                                                                               

3:00pm to 4:30pm

Presented by the City of Chicago                                                                                                                                                     

To operate a successful business in Chicago you must know the requirements.  Talk to inspectors from five City departments who will provide insight to operate safely, stay compliant, help prepare for inspections and point out the do’s and don’ts of operating your business. Don’t miss this workshop.

9/8      Business Works Seminar                                                                                                                                              

Attend the Business Works Seminar to connect with business resources, attend workshops and visit with exhibitors.Raffle prizes, networking and more!                                                                                                                     

Wright College, 4300 N. Narragansett                                                                                                                               

Chicago,IL.                                                                                                                                                                                     

5:30pm-9:00pm

9/9      No Workshop due to Business Works

9/14    Start your Concession at O’Hare or Midway Airport                                                                                               

2:00pm to 4:00pm

Presented by Chicago Department of Aviation                                                                                                                         

O’Hare Airport is one of the world’s busiest airports with 70 million people traveling through Chicago yearly.  Ever wonder how you can operate a business or a concession at the Chicago Airports?  Come and learn about concession opportunities and the process to get started.

9/16    Choosing Your Legal Entity                                                                                                                                                  

9:30am to 11:00am

Presented by Lema Khorshid Esq., Partner, Fuksa Khorshid, LLC                                                                                                

All businesses need to choose the legal entity that best suits them.   Learn the differences between C-corporation, S-corporation, LLC, and other types of legal entities.  Know how to maintain an entity’s legal structure to maximize protection for you.  Learn legal and tax implications of each entity.  

9/21    Job Order Contracting (JOC) Informational Workshop                                                                                                  

 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Presented by the City of Chicago                                                                                                                                                   

This workshop provides a summary of the City’s JOC Program; benefits of JOC for prime contractors and subcontractors, how to bid a JOC as a prime contractor and subcontracting opportunities with JOC.      

9/23    How to Finance Your Business

9:30am to 11:00am

Presented by Citibank                                                                                                                                                                  

More than ever, business owners are having trouble obtaining a business loan.  Know what banks are looking for to finance your loan.  Learn how to prepare for a loan and the difference between small business loans, short-term loans and pre-loan qualifications.   

9/28    *How to Become Certified                                                                                                                                                   

2:00 to 3:00pm                                                                                                                                                                              

Doing Business with the CITY OF CHICAGO                                                                                                     

3:15 to 4:30pm

Presented by the Office of Compliance and the Department of Procurement Services (DPS)                                                    

Are you interested in doing business with or being a certified vendor with the City of Chicago? You don’t want to miss this workshop. Come learn about the different types of procurement opportunities as well as the City’s contract monitoring and compliance standards.

9/30    How to Maximize the use of LinkedIn to Promote your Business                                                                       

9:30am to 11:00am

Presented by DoughNuttz, Inc                                                                                                                                                        

Do you have a LinkedIn profile? Have you ever made money from LinkedIn? Would you like to learn how? Learn how to attract people to your profile, how to build an endless pool of referrals, and most importantly, how to turn a profit from using LinkedIn.

*workshop offered once a month