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About the Event: Join us as we host the Ward 27 Community Breakfast with Alderman Burnett, Walter Redmond Burnett III, at Make City. This quarterly networking event will include a light breakfast and an opportunity to connect directly with the Alderman. Attendees will have the chance to introduce themselves, share insights, and engage in a […]
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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 […]
PRESENTED BY CHICAGO FOOD & BEVERAGE NETWORK + THE HATCHERY Join Chicago Food & Beverage Network (CFBN) and The Hatchery to explore why Chicago is one of the best places in the country to grow your food & beverage business. This event is designed for businesses of all sizes, whether a startup just getting off […]
About the Event: This informational webinar will focus on employee ownership (EO) and the benefits it can bring you and your business. During the session, we’ll explore how employee ownership can help business owners plan for the future while strengthening their workforce and community. You’ll learn how employee ownership can provide: Provide a succession path […]
About the Event: Packaging can play a big role in how customers see your product and whether they decide to buy it. But with new materials, formats, and printing options constantly coming to market, it can be hard to know what is actually worth considering. Join Elevate Packaging for a practical look at current sustainable […]
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, […]
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, […]
