Wednesday, 4/5 at 3:00 PM
City Inspections - Ask Questions, Get Answers
Presented by the City of Chicago
The Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection, Department of Public Health, and the Department of Buildings will provide insight on how operate a compliant business in the City of Chicago. Topics covered will include how to prepare for inspections, building permits and sign display requirements, food inspection overview and necessary certificates, and zoning review procedures. Learn how to operate safely and avoid common setbacks.
Friday, 4/7 at 9:30 AM
Trademark Law and Protecting Your Brand
Presented by the Donald Pritzker Entrepreneurship Law Center, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
The purpose of the workshop will be to explore trademark law and help founders both analyze the risks of potential trademark infringement suits by third parties as well as how to best protect the company's own trademark rights in its brand names. We will discuss how to conduct a preliminary trademark search to identify other companies’ existing trademark rights in a proposed mark. We will also explore how to determine the strength of a proposed trademark.
Wednesday, 4/12 at 3:00 PM
You’ve Started Your Business.. Now What? / Developing & Sustaining Successful Business Relationships
Presented by Audria Green Hawkins, Outreach Director, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
In this webinar we will discuss steps to take, now that you have established your business, that will help your business thrive. We will also discuss how to develop and sustain business relationships that are vital to your business success.
We will also review information about the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program.
Friday, 4/14 at 9:30 AM
Still Marketing Like it's 1989? Digital Marketing in Chronological Order
Presented by Danny Coello, CEO & Founder of DS&P Digital Marketing Agency, based here in Chicago.
As a small business owner you have a million things to juggle at once and the struggle is real! One of those things that is extremely important to your business success is your online presence and your digital marketing. Some of the questions often shared with me are "Where do I start?" and "What is the most important thing I can do to promote my business?"
In this webinar we will go over every step you need to take, in chronological order, to achieve online success. And by online success I'm referring to exposure, traffic and more importantly, revenue.
Thursday, 4/20 at 2:00 p.m.
Empower Hour: Christy Webber Landscapes
This month’s Empower Hour will feature BACP Commissioner Ken Meyer chatting with Christy Webber, Founder and President of Christy Webber Landscapes. Christy Webber Landscapes is an award-winning full-service landscape provider offering design, construction, and maintenance programs. Established over 30 years ago, the company has serviced some of Chicago’s most prominent landmarks including Soldier Field, Millennium Park, and Navy Pier. The candid conversation will cover the creation of the business, turning passion into profit, workforce development, and how to position your business for bid selection. The webinar will end with a Q&A for attendees to ask questions.
Wednesday, 4/26 at 3:00 PM
Chicago Business Licensing: Pop Up Host/Operator
Presented by City of Chicago Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP)
Learn about Pop Up Host/Operator licensing, including the application process and required documents. There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the webinar.
Part of the BACP business licensing webinar series
