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NOVEMBER 2014 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 8:30AM
QBG FOUNDATION BUILDING
800 EAST 78TH STREET

Presenter:  
Greg Hinton

Chief Diversity Officer of the Democratic National Committee (DNC)

 

"How to do Business with the Democratic National Committe"

 

 

Gregory T. Hinton made  history when he was appointed  as the first Chief Diversity Officer of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), in October, 2011. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is the principal organization governing the United States Democratic Party on a day-to-day basis. The Democratic National Committee provides national leadership for the Democratic Party.

Before joining the DNC, Greg was the Senior Director/Chief Diversity Strategist at U.S. Cellular Corporation, where he led similar efforts successfully. He has related experiences at: Abbott Laboratories, Pepsi General Bottlers, Amtrak, CMHC and Advocate Health Systems, over the last thirty plus years.

 

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 for a small fee. 


Save the Date!
HOLIDAY MIX N MINGLE

QBG Foundation
806 East 78th Street
Thursday, December 11th
6pm-9pm

EARLY BIRD TICKETS GO ON SALE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The evening's festivities include music, food, fun and networking!  This event is designed to encourage current members to do business within the CBA business network, as well as, to invite perspective members to learn of the valuable services offered through CBA membership. Meet-n-Greet other businesses and learn of the endless possibilities that are offered through CBA's membership! Buy Tickets Here
Chatham Business Association and South Shore Chamber, Inc. are here to serve you!
Free workshops to assist with the City of Chicago Certification process:

I Am MBE/WBE Certified... WHAT'S NEXT?
Are you MBE/WBE/BEPD Certified? Should you expand your MBE/WBE/BEPD Certification classification? Do you want to learn how to market your MBE/WBE/BEPD certification to private and public sectors?  

If you have answered yes to any one of these questions, 
you don't want to miss this dynamic workshop. 

You must be MBE/WBE/BEPD-certified to attend this workshop. 
Bring your certification letter and join us for lunch to find out why having the MBE/WBE/BEPD certification is key to enhancing your business! 

 11am - 1pm 
Thursday October 23, 2014
Chatham Business Association 
806 East 78th Street, Chicago IL 60619 
 YOU MUST RSVP! 
Register online Here
or Contact Aisha Jakes 773-994-5006 | AishaJakes@CBAworks.org
These Workshops are sponsored by:


CBA LOAN MICRO LENDING DAY
Thursday, December 4, 2014
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!

Add CBA's SBA Community Lending Initiative Schedule to your calendar today!  Click Here


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