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


JULY 2014 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 8TH, 8:30AM
QBG FOUNDATION BUILDING
806 EAST 78TH STREET
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Presenter:  
Liz Gardner
Office of Business Diversity 
The University of Chicago 
  
 
 
 
 
Elizabeth Gardner serves as Senior Project Manager, Office of Business Diversity, at The University of Chicago. The Office of Business Diversity works to create opportunities for M/WBE firms to compete for business in the University of Chicago's goods and services supply chain.
 
Ms. Gardner is responsible for developing and implementing the University's legacy of inclusion by collaborating with stakeholders to identify opportunities for entrepreneurs, connect business owners to key decision makers and create sustainable partnerships that will advance continual improvement in the performance of the partner firms.
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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 will be provided.
 
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RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THE ANNUAL GOLF OUTING TODAY!

CBA Annual Golf Outing
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
Fees/Admission
Single - $125
Foursome - $500

Sponsorship 
Platinum Sponsor - $3,000
Gold Sponsor - $1,500
Hole Sponsor - $250

Raffle/Putting Contest - $250

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CBA LOAN MICRO LENDING DAY
Thursday, July 24th
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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THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED OUR ANNUAL SUMMER MIX N MINGLE AT THE SHORE
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Visit CBA at the Expos in Chicago!
Visit our Booth at the 
DPS Financial Symposium
Thursday July 17th
UIC Forum
725 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, Illinois 60607
9:00am to 1:00pm

The DPS Financial Symposium will be a comprehensive assembly of both financial and technical institutes who will provide vendors with innovative financing and technical opportunities.
Come out and receive on-site resources, one on one private communication, and informative workshop information.
 
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Visit our Booth at the 
African American Small Business Expo
Saturday July 19th
South Shore Cultural Center
7059 S. South Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60649
10:00am to 1:00pm
 
Special Keynot Speaker:  Desiree Rogers

The expo will have more than 40 exhibitors offering information and resources on:
  •     How to finance a small business
  •     How to start the licensing process
  •     How to understand and comply with tax laws and other legal requirements
  •     Business planning and counseling
  •     Where to connect with chambers of commerce
  •     Networking opportunities
  •     And much, much more!

 

The expo will include a workshop, a panel discussion and a free on-site tax clinic.

 

Click Here for more information on the African American Small Business Expo
 

IT AMBASSADORS
GET your business CONNECTED Today!
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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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