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Are you looking to learn more about business financing? Attend "Lift Local Business and Access to Capital" this March 25th from 3-5 PM with The Hatchery Chicago. This session, presented in partnership with Huntington Bank’s Lift Local program, will guide entrepreneurs through the fundamentals of business financing. Participants will learn how to assess their capital needs, explore funding options, and prepare for the business loan application process. To learn more and register, visit: https://loom.ly/T9Cm7wM #ChiBizHub

Are you looking for legal help establishing your business entity? Join Polsky Center at the University of Chicago for Incorporation Day March 21st from 3 - 5 PM. Entrepreneurs who have been operating their businesses, as well as those with brand new ideas and ventures, are welcome to join licensed attorneys to establish their legal Illinois entities at the Polsky Exchange. Attorneys will advise on entity choice and help founders prepare organization or incorporation filings for the Illinois Secretary of State. To learn more and register, visit: https://loom.ly/fxa7Ago #ChiBizHub

Are you looking for help filing your taxes as a business owner? Join The Hatchery March 20th from 4-6 PM. This session will cover key considerations for filing your taxes, best practices for record-keeping, ensuring accuracy to avoid penalties, getting the best possible return, and the importance of having a tax strategy that aligns with your business goals. To learn more and register, visit: https://loom.ly/l1UpD2M #ChiBizHub

Are you looking to make new business connections and exchange ideas with other small business owners? Attend Coffee and Commerce this Wednesday, March 19th from 8:30 - 10:00 AM with Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce, Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce, and the Small Business Advocacy Council. To learn more and register, visit: https://loom.ly/4QKkCC4 #ChiBizHub

Follow your dreams of starting a food business with the help of The Hatchery Chicago on March 18th at 4pm. Join Natalie Shmulik of The Hatchery and Cheryl Balough of Balough Law Offices for a hybrid workshop at The Hatchery to go through a food business checklist and make sure you structure your business correctly from the start. This class covers required licensing, certification, financing, and branding. To learn more and register, visit: https://loom.ly/x3q76R4 #ChiBizHub

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Chinese Mutual Aid Association is excited to invite you to a dynamic day of networking and empowerment Tuesday, March 18th from 10AM - 1PM. The event will feature a success panel with female entrepreneurs, as well as representatives from banks, government agencies, and prime contractors. Please note: All attendees must register their names, as required by Fifth Third’s security protocols. To learn more, visit https://loom.ly/IIi4P-I #ChiBizHub

Are you looking to learn more about funding for your business and the options available? Join the @[Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation](173157156034155) for their Capital Access Series with JPMorgan Chase tomorrow, March 13th from 10AM - 11AM. This series features presentations by capital providers. Lenders will speak about: ? The types of businesses they fund and the funding they make available, ? What makes a successful ask for capital, ? Examples of success stories, and ? How to apply/pitch for funds. To learn more and register, visit: https://loom.ly/kQ-2G2A {hashtag|\#|ChiBizHub}

Are you looking to obtain WBE (woman-owned business) or MBE (minority-owned business) certification? Women's Business Development Center (WBDC) can help! WBDC ignites business growth, providing education to current and aspiring entrepreneurs throughout Chicagoland. To learn more about WBDC visit: connect: https://loom.ly/F3Alyow #ChiBizHub

Are you looking to learn more about accessing capital for your business? Join the Polsky Center at the University of Chicago for their Capital Access Series with First Women’s Bank tomorrow, March 6th from 10AM - 11AM. This series features presentations by capital providers and information about how to access different forms of capital. Each investor or lender will speak on: ? The types of businesses they fund and the funding they make available, ? What makes a successful ask for capital, ? Examples of success stories, and ? How to apply/pitch for funds. To learn more and register, visit: https://loom.ly/kQ-2G2A #ChiBizHub

Are you a small business owner looking to network and discover resources for your business? Join the SBDC Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) March 1st from 10AM - 1PM for a day filled with networking, learning, and growth opportunities! The event will feature a pop-up market of small business clients and booths of banks, government agencies, and prime contractors. Please note: you must register your name in advance in order to attend due to security protocols. To learn more and register, visit: https://loom.ly/qFg4ZMA #ChiBizHub