Upcoming Classes & Events

Understanding your company’s financial health is one of the most vital skills to develop. Learn the functional use of a cash flow statement and how to leverage your financial data to effectively manage your budget. Discover how they work together, and what you can do to easily track your business’s finances for continued success.    …

Get to Know Your Financials: Cash Flow Statements and Budget Management Read More »

You have a strong brand message, and it’s important that it resonates with your target audience. This immersive session covers social media writing, mission statements, and branding to develop the key communication building blocks needed to test your market and get the most out of your website and digital marketing strategies.     About the Speaker: …

Brand Messaging: Communicate Your “Why” Read More »

Follow your dreams of starting a food business with our help. Join Natalie Shmulik of The Hatchery and Cheryl Balough of Balough Law Offices to go through a food business checklist and make sure you structure your business correctly from the start. This class covers required licensing, certification, financing, and branding.  This event is free for residents of the West Side communities. To …

Starting A Food Business Read More »

Take your product to a regional, national, or global market with a brand like Costco Wholesale. Join Amy Becker to learn about the standards and benchmarks that your products must meet to become a supplier for a big-box, national retail and wholesale chain to secure large, new accounts.    About the Speaker: Amy Becker is …

Become a Costco Vendor Read More »

Drive local awareness and sales in one of Chicago’s fastest growing, boutique retail environments. Join this session to learn what it takes to land a coveted spot on the shelves at Dom’s. We will discuss standards, criteria, and how building relationships with retailers is essential to building your brand presence.    About the Speaker: Lauren …

Get on Shelves at Dom’s Kitchen & Market Read More »

Successful businesses are backed by a strong team, and hiring the right person starts with a great job description. Join this immersive session to build an appealing job description and learn the foundational skills of a successful interview. The session will include sample job descriptions, terminology suggestions, and key questions to help identify the best people …

The Power of a Job Description: Strategic Interview Skills to Attract the Best Talent Read More »

Follow your dreams of starting a food business with our help. Join Natalie Shmulik of The Hatchery and Cheryl Balough of Balough Law Offices to go through a food business checklist and make sure you structure your business correctly from the start. This class covers required licensing, certification, financing, and branding.  This event is free for residents of the West Side communities. To …

Starting A Food Business Read More »