Date & Time:

March 22nd, 2024 09:30 AM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Presented by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)

Join Angie Noll, Founder of Reconciled Solutions and NAWBO Chicago’s President-Elect, for a topic that is relevant to all business owners no matter their size: using key performance indicators (KPIs) and a dashboard to measure effectiveness in business. Know what is and is not working and proceed with confidence in decisions based on the information the data provides. This is the best formula for business growth!

Register Here:

http://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mlEHvgCiS6WGTanc5wCEvA#/registration

Date & Time:

March 21st, 2024 02:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

In honor and recognition of Women’s History Month, this month’s Empower Hour will feature BACP Commissioner Ken Meyer chatting with Katy Pizza and Michelle Foik, Co-Owners of ERIS Brewery and Cider House.

Located in Chicago’s Old Irving Park neighborhood, ERIS has been voted Best Cidery in the United States by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice. Named after the Greek goddess of chaos, ERIS embodies resilience, audacity, and creativity in the food and drinks they provide to Chicagoland. The candid conversation will cover the start of the business, product development, site selection, manufacturing and customer engagement. The webinar will end with a Q&A for attendees to ask questions.

Register Here:

http://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qtVHWPXTTpCZY__HAIeTSw#/registration

Whether you're looking to make new business connections or just want to exchange ideas with other small business owners, Coffee & Commerce is the perfect opportunity to enhance your professional network. Come sip, share and succeed at Coffee & Commerce, the third Wednesday of every month, at 8:30 a.m.

Grab your favorite morning brew and join in for the great company and conversation. This event is hosted in partnership with the Lincoln Park Chamber, Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber and Small Business Advocacy Council.

Register Here:

http://lakeviewroscoevillage.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/20772

Date & Time:

March 15th, 2024 09:30 AM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Presented by Aitken Associates Ltd along with Oak Partners Inc Wealth Management and A+ Media

The webinar presenters have helped mentor and coach hundreds of small businesses to grow to become mid-size organizations and navigate the financial and marketing pitfalls along the way. This webinar will discuss how to market your brand, both as a new business as well as a mature business.

Register Here:

http://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I01KWe1WQhSh4-XLGC1ohg#/registration

The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection brings free business resources to the community for new and existing entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their business in the City of Chicago through the Small Business Expo Series. The series of expos occur at different citywide locations and online. They offer business resources such as City of Chicago business licensing consultants, tax clinic, financial advisors, workshops, professional headshots, networking and more.

Register Here:

http://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bacp/provdrs/business_support_tools/svcs/smallbusinessexpos.html

The Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce is hosting our Annual Meeting celebrating a great year, awarding businesses in our community, and bringing together local business owners. Mark you calendar for March 13th at 6PM at Whim Chicago at Stage 773 (1225 W Belmont). Enjoy a cocktail hour, dinner from local restaurants, music from Musila, presentation from the Chamber of Commerce and awards for local business owners!

Join us for the 2023 Annual Meeting!

Tickets to the Annual Meeting includes:

Cocktail Hour (First Drink Sponsored by Central Savings): 6PM

Taste of the Neighborhood Dinner: 7PM

Featuring food from John's Place, Tandoor Char House, and Sweet Rabbit Bakery

Awards and Board Presentation: 8PM

Live music by Musila

Candles throughout event benefiting Friends of Lakeview for sale - Brought to you by AURA Candle Bar

If you have any questions please reach out to erik@lrvcc.org

Thank You to our Sponsor Central Savings (1601 W Belmont).

Register Here:

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-lakeview-roscoe-village-chamber-annual-meeting-tickets-819292555087?aff=oddtdtcreator

Date & Time:

March 13th, 2024 03:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Presented by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Ladder Up

This workshop will answer important tax questions for your business including: Are you required to file a tax return? Is your worker an independent contractor or an employee? What business records must be kept? Are you required to make estimated tax payments? What resources does the IRS have for small business owners?

Register Here:

http://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TDO7hfeXTkqxc1W1LVMw-Q#/registration

Date & Time:

March 1st, 2024 09:30 AM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Presented by Score Chicago

Small businesses are the targets of cyberattacks. Cyber criminals are organized and know how to mimic your business operations to slip in undetected to obtain valuable confidential information, steal funds or shut down operations. to protect against most attacks and protect your remote workers. This webinar will cover: prevalent cyber tactics and growing trends (phishing, email compromise and ransomware) and strategies to protect your business against cyber attacks, securing remote workers or employees, protecting home networks, and providing secure video conferencing for workforce and team meetings.

Register Here:

http://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yZN043NgTNa2khFDkXWpXg#/registration

Join for a discussion regarding access to credit and legislation to help protect small businesses! Hosted by Woodstock Institute and Small Business Majority, this virtual small business town hall is on Thursday, February 29th at 12pm and will feature State Senator Christopher Belt and State Representative Hoan Huynh, as well as key experts on small business lending. RSVP at bit.ly/VirtualSBTownHall.

Date & Time:

February 28th, 2024 03:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Presented by the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP)

Learn about the City of Chicago sidewalk café permit, required to serve customers on the sidewalk in Chicago. Topics include operating requirements and the permit application process. Sidewalk café permits are valid on an annual basis from March 1 through the end of February. Current permit holders must renew by the end of February for the 2024-25 sidewalk café season.

Register Here:

http://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gsIwrNeZR4-OpYOsisGzZw#/registration

Paint off those winter blues with our February Networking Night at Bottle & Bottega Lakeview (2900 N Lincoln Ave) on February 27th at 5:30PM. Join fellow business owners connecting, getting to know each other, and expand your network. 

Light snacks and drinks will be provided. 

Register today to join us at Bottle & Bottega (2900 N Lincoln Ave.). 

Register Here:

http://lakeviewroscoevillage.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/20913

Business insurance is an important investment for any small business. Running a business requires you to plan for many day-to-day challenges, but have you planned and prepared for the unexpected?

In this webinar, our expert presenter will guide you through the various kinds of insurance, what you need and don't need for your business, companies that provide business insurance and the general costs associated with business insurance.

Learning objectives:

• Understanding and managing the business risks

• Understand the different types of liability insurance

• How to protect your assets, income and personal cash or property

• Protect from injuries and damages received or inflicted

Register Here:

http://readytalk.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1654063&tp_key=50e2edce3c&sti=bizsuccess

Date & Time:

February 27th, 2024 10:00 AM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Presented by the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP)

Join BACP to learn about City of Chicago business licensing for urban growers who are growing and selling produce on urban farms and community gardens in Chicago. This webinar will delve into a newly revamped license type that allows urban growers to operate a produce stand on their urban farm or in their community garden.

Register Here:

http://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3jC-RQyXTq6ydZNHxQTw4g#/registration

Date & Time:

February 23rd, 2024 09:30 AM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Presented by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) member Karyn Pettigrew, Founder of Beyond Blind Spots

Three things most people don't know and most entrepreneurial programs don't teach that will maintain your passion, save your money, optimize your time and allow you to operate in your zone of genius.

Register Here:

http://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hWCNF-MvQ_KK_7e04hJQuA#/registration

Date & Time:

February 21st, 2024 03:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Presented by the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) and Allies for Community Business (A4CB)

The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) Good Food Fund provides support for food entrepreneurs in communities with inequitable food access, where the COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbated existing disparities within the food industry. Join program administrator Allies for Community Business to learn about grant, low interest loan, and coaching opportunities through the program. Food and beverage entrepreneurs in Chicago are eligible to apply!

Register Here:

http://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_18SqxlU4QquDUrRKltoaDQ#/registration

Whether you're looking to make new business connections or just want to exchange ideas with other small business owners, Coffee & Commerce is the perfect opportunity to enhance your professional network. Come sip, share and succeed at Coffee & Commerce, the third Wednesday of every month, at 8:30 a.m.

Grab your favorite morning brew and join in for the great company and conversation. This event is hosted in partnership with the Lincoln Park Chamber, Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber and Small Business Advocacy Council.

Register Here:

http://lakeviewroscoevillage.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/20771

Small businesses are the targets of cyberattacks. This webinar will cover: prevalent cyber tactics and growing trends (phishing, email compromise and ransomware) and strategies to protect your business against cyber attacks.

Register Here:

http://score.tfaforms.net/17?EventID=a10Vt0000007dEL

Are you struggling to attract visitors to your website? It could be the perfect time to learn the SEO basics and elevate your search engine ranking. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a multi-faceted marketing strategy that might seem daunting, but fear not.

Join our webinar, where our expert presenter will guide you through the fundamentals of SEO marketing. You'll learn how to build an effective SEO marketing strategy, discover quick and effective tactics for driving traffic to your website and monitor and maintain your site's performance.

Learning objectives:

• The three essential elements to rank high in search engines

• Step-by-step instructions for picking high-potential keywords

• How to seamlessly optimize on-page content for your target keywords

• How to find and fix SEO issues dragging down your rankings

• Simple techniques for getting reputable sites to link back to your website

• How to monitor your site's search engine performance using free tools

Register Here:

http://readytalk.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1653423&tp_key=52cccfe2b4&sti=bizsuccess

Date & Time:

February 16th, 2024 09:30 AM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Presented by Center for Changing Lives Come learn about an alternative business model that is owned and operated by workers! Worker Cooperatives prioritize workers and community before profit. This workshop will provide a comprehensive and culturally relevant understanding of the worker cooperative business model.

Register Here:

http://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U6J6CD2LRcW1WRKlA2xV0Q#/registration

Date & Time:

February 15th, 2024 02:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

In honor and recognition of Black History Month, this month’s Empower Hour will feature BACP Commissioner Ken Meyer chatting with Ebony “Eb” Howard and Peggy Howard, Co-Owners of Eb & Flow Yoga.

The team behind Eb & Flow Yoga, located in Wicker Park, is this mother-daughter duo. The yoga studio provides a space for community seeking deeper meaning, better health, and a way to sustain an inner peace amid hectic and stressful lives. At the studio, class attendees can expect yoga practices that focus on creating a healthier physical and mental state of being. Eb earned a BA from the University of Chicago in psychology and a doctorate in Human Development from Northwestern University. The candid conversation will cover the starting and sustaining a business, multi-generational business operations, site selection, and community/client engagement. The webinar will end with a Q&A for attendees to ask questions.

Register Here:

http://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RqhQqXHlRp6xAQKpxnc-Ig#/registration

Date & Time:

February 14th, 2024 03:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Presented by World Business Chicago

Join site selection experts at World Business Chicago (City of Chicago’s economic development agency) as they give you an insider's look into successful urban retail site selection. They will unveil the latest strategies in identifying prime retail locations. You will discover how to leverage demographic insights, incentives and market trends to choose sites that drive traffic and maximize profits. This session is a must-attend for anyone looking to build their next successful retail location.

Register Here:

http://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_30Sks0v9TmqXiETBG1kKvg#/registration

Date & Time

February 9th, 2024 09:30 AM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Presented by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Ladder Up

This workshop will answer important tax questions for your business including: Are you required to file a tax return? Is your worker an independent contractor or an employee? What business records must be kept? Are you required to make estimated tax payments? What resources does the IRS have for small business owners?

Register Here:

http://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d7UrPVPKQTmDruyv7d9Xig#/registration

Date & Time:

February 7th, 2024 03:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

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.

Register Here:

http://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Dg9LmedCQ1ynF6_deMp8cQ#/registration

Join the Chamber for our first New Member Orientation. Learn about all the Chamber has to offer, meet our staff 1 on 1, and meet fellow new members. 

The New Member Orientation is at Capital One Cafe (3435 N Southport) from 8:30AM to 10AM. The first half an hour is for networking, getting coffee, and having a light breakfast. From 9AM to 10AM we will present about Chamber benefits and take any questions. 

Look forward to seeing you there! 

Register Here: http://lakeviewroscoevillage.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/20914

Date & Time:

February 2nd, 2024 09:30 AM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Presented by Score Chicago

Explore how mobile apps can streamline operations, bolster marketing efforts, manage subscriptions effectively, and drive more direct sales, propelling your business into a digitally advanced and financially thriving future. In this webinar you will learn:

What is a mobile app & Ecommerce needs for your business? What are the benefits of having a custom mobile app & an Ecommerce platform?

How to vet app & Ecommerce developers? Real world examples of app & Ecommerce monetization of a small business will be explained in this workshop.

Register Here:

http://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JKZL5Gy7T4WFrQ3jkngtfw#/registration

Date & Time:

January 31st, 2024 03:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Presented by City of Chicago Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP)

Learn about the City of Chicago business licensing process including required documentation, license application steps, and frequently asked questions.

Register Here:

http://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7Fo_zW9tQNq91ZOGfieYRw#/registration

Join multiple Chamber’s businesses throughout the northside of Chicago for a light lunch and networking. Northside Networking includes the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce, the Uptown Chamber of Commerce, Edgewater Chamber of Commerce, Rogers Park Business Alliance, and West Ridge Chamber of Commerce.

Check out their website: http://www.northsidenetworkinggroup.com/

Date & Time:

January 26th, 2024 09:30 AM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Presented by Cheryl Vargas, Founder and Creative-in-Chief of Studio 928 and President of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Chicago Chapter.

Use the power of imagination in identifying opportunities and creating innovative solutions. In this session, presented by Cheryl Vargas, Founder and Creative-in-Chief of Studio 928 and President of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Chicago Chapter, attendees will:

- Participate in an interactive art activity.

- Explore the connection between art and entrepreneurship.

- Relate multiple interpretations of art to diverse perspectives in entrepreneurship.

- Allow creativity and imagination to guide them to innovation.

Register Here:

http://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WNzTZHTJSPiUDFY27QWLLw#/registration

Date & Time:

January 25th, 2024 10:00 AM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Presented by the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP)

Learn about the City of Chicago sidewalk café permit, required to serve customers on the sidewalk in Chicago. Topics include operating requirements and the permit application process. Sidewalk café permits are valid on an annual basis from March 1 through the end of February. Current permit holders must renew by the end of February for the 2024-25 sidewalk café season.

Register Here:

http://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_css15t1TT0WrwUYUpNrLig#/registration

Date & Time:

January 24th, 2024 03:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)

Description:

Presented by Audria Green Hawkins: Outreach Director for Goldman Sachs, 10,000 Small Businesses Program, small business owner, educator and a sales and marketing professional. This webinar will include trends in small business for 2024, where we are and where were going. We will also look at some of the hottest small business categories for 2024!

Register Here:

http://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lj_kki1FS1aLgIxos_Q_6Q#/registration