February

Free Business Education Workshops

Weekly workshops offered by City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP). Useful webinar: Ways to Finance Your Business on 2/7. Topics covered will include loans, lines of credit and other available resources that can help you on your entrepreneurial journey. Additionally, you will learn about the BACP Entrepreneur Certificate Program as a resource that makes you eligible to apply for CIBC Bank USA’s Entrepreneur Loan.

February 13

Abt Night of Inspiration

This annual event is designed exclusively for professionals in the design, build, and architecture industries. Discover the latest trends, technologies, and offerings at Abt. Sign up here.

February 19

CTA Diversity Programs

Learn about upcoming contracting opportunities with CTA! Registration link here.

February 27

PACC Business After Hours:

Pączki Day Special

DEADLINE: February 14

Chicago Community Development Grant

Medium grants from $300,001 to $5 million are intended to support eligible commercial, cultural, industrial, institutional, social service and mixed-use projects. Grants are intended to support up to 50% of total project costs involving new construction, rehabilitation or both. For more information click here.

March 22-23

Save the Date for 

Polish Film Weekend

This newly formed group is seeking/inviting fellow Polish American Alumni of Loyola University Chicago to join them in celebrating their Polish American heritage and supporting/celebrating the Polish Studies Program at Loyola. Their first event is open to all alumni who are interested in Polish films. Join us on March 22-23 at Loyola’s Lake Shore Campus to view four films, two per day, with discussions after each film led by a Loyola faculty member and a renowned expert on Polish film Zbigniew Banas.

March 11th & 12th

2nd Annual Government Contracting Summit

January 24th - February 9th

Chicago Restaurant Week

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Office of Economic Equity & Empowerment (OE3) is pleased to announce the OE3 Small Business Capital and Infrastructure Grant Program. This program will provide funding to small businesses owned by Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individuals (SEDI) or Very Small Businesses (VSBs) for capital improvement and infrastructure projects.

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $245,000 will support initiatives that drive business growth, enhance operational efficiency, promote sustainability, and create or retain jobs. Click here for more information.

Applications must be submitted by Monday, April 7, 2025, at 5 pm.