• Lunch & Learn: Time Management for a Small Business with Wintrust

    The Hatchery Chicago 135 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States
    $15

    About the Event:  Running a small business requires balancing competing priorities, responsibilities, and limited time. In this session, participants will learn the fundamentals of effective time management and why it is essential to running a successful business. We will explore practical strategies for prioritizing tasks and making the most of your time, including Pareto Analysis, […]

    The Ladder Community Social

    The Hatchery Chicago 135 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States
    Free

    The Ladder is Chicago Innovation’s mentoring program for Black and Latine innovators, created in partnership with i.c.stars. Since its launch, more than 400 people have participated in the program, gaining access to mentorship, professional development, and opportunities to grow as entrepreneurs and professionals at every rung of the ladder. Whether you’re interested in applying as […]

    Taste the Impact: Eat well. Do good.

    The Hatchery Chicago 135 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States
    $150

    Taste the Impact: Eat Well. Do Good. Impact Culinary Training offers young adults careers in the kitchen through an intensive 8-week program. Students master knife skills, learn essential techniques, and acquire certifications before facing their ultimate test: a real meal service. As their first paying customer, you'll watch these aspiring chefs run a professional kitchen, […]

  • Starting a Food Business

    Virtual IL
    $40

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    Follow your dreams of starting a food business with our help. Join Margaret Doherty of The Hatchery and Cheryl Balough of Balough Law Offices as they review: State of the Food Industry Introduction to Lean Startup Methodology Food Business Basics Legal Entity Overview Personal Impact of Starting a Business Commercial Production Space Options This class is designed as a starting point for those launching a food business in the Chicagoland area and includes post-class resources […]

    Chicago Made & Merry Holiday Market

    The Hatchery Chicago 135 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States
    $30

    Skip the big box stores. Shop small this holiday season.  Join Naturally Chicago and ICNC | The Hatchery for Chicago Made & Merry, a festive evening of holiday shopping, networking, food, drinks, and discovering some of Chicago’s most exciting small businesses at The Hatchery Chicago venue. Explore products from local and emerging brands across four […]