Someday Is Closer Than You Think
For many people, Someday is an elusive day on the far-off horizon—always close enough to see, but too distant to touch. Perhaps Someday you plan to go skydiving. Or enter … Read more
Trick, Don’t Treat, Cyber Criminals
Kids and kids at heart look forward to the end of October, when we use tricks and treats in equal measure to celebrate Halloween. No doubt, you’ll be passing out … Read more
This Saturday BACP Small Business Center’s North Side Business Expo
Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) Small Business Center’s North Side Business Expo this Saturday, October 25th, 10am to 1pm, at Truman College, 1145 West Wilson Ave, with special keynote speaker, Bill Kurtis. The City of Chicago invites small business owners and entrepreneurs to its first FREE North Side Small Business Expo with more than 30 exhibitors offering resources and workshops on including how to start or finance businesses and lots more!
Lyric Opera of Chicago to Perform at Simeon High
The 19th annual “Opera in the Neighborhoods” tour will be at Simeon, 8141 S. Vincennes Ave., on Oct. 28 for two performances of “The Brothers Grimm. Third through sixth grades at nearby Auburn Gresham GOLD School, Westcott Elementary, 409 W. 80th St., will walk down the street to attend the performance!
Do Business with Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market is partnering with the City and the Greater Englewood Community Development Corporation to host a three series workshop forum for small businesses. These workshops will help minimize the barriers of starting a business and to help businesses explore the opportunity of doing business with Whole Foods Market.
Get Covered IL, Year Two of Open Enrollment
Join the team spearheading Get Covered Illinois’ efforts for Year Two of Open Enrollment – including Illinois government community leaders and local health care experts – in a discussion of the latest updates regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its impact on the African American comunity. Wedensday, October 29th, 3:00-4:00pm, at the South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S South Shore Drive, 60649. PLEASE RSVP BY Monday, October 27th, to IHIM.Media@@fleishman.com.
Taking a Drastic Turn for the Better
Graduate of Greater West Town’s Shipping & Receiving Program tells about overcoming skills deficits, lack of experience, and lack of opportunity, getting a job, advancing in his career, and starting to dream big…
HACIA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OPENS ENROLLMENT FOR FREE CONTRACTOR TRAINING PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS IN CONTRACT AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES.
The Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) Scholarship Foundation in conjunction with the Institute for Workforce Education at St. Augustine College announced at a Press Conference on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 the beginning of a 6-month free Contractor Training Program. The Program aims to instruct 200 small business contractors throughout the Chicagoland area and provide career advancement to minority individuals working in the construction and contracting industries.
Fireside Chat Series: Conflict Resolution Informational
Conflict resolution is a way for two or more parties to find a peaceful solution to any disagreement among them. This can happen in, workplace or home. Please attend this FIRESIDE CHAT on Conflict Resolution and learn how to spot it, get help, or help someone else. Small businesses, organizations, community stakeholders (ALL) are welcome!! Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, Urban Partnership Bank (Second Floor) 7801 S. State Street, 2 pm – 4 pm. For more information and to RSVP your attendance, please call (773) 483-3696 or email acruz@gagdc.org.
Do Business with Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market is partnering with the City and the Greater Englewood Community Development Corporation to host a three series workshop forum for small businesses. These workshops will help minimize the barriers of starting a business and to help businesses explore the opportunity of doing business with Whole Foods Market.
Note: these workshops are open to all businesses