Ready. Set. GROW!!! Conference

Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025Location: Salvation Army Kroc Center, Chicago, IL

Get ready for a powerful, one-day experience designed to fuel your business growth, expand your network, and sharpen your strategies.

The Ready. Set. Grow! Conference, presented by TNT Financial Solutions, brings together entrepreneurs, small business owners, and aspiring leaders for a day of actionable insights, funding opportunities, and meaningful connections.

• Keynote Sessions & Panels → Learn directly from industry leaders on business funding, credit, and growth strategies.
• Breakout Workshops → Dive into high-impact topics like LLC vs. S-Corp, taxes, and tech tools that scale businesses.
• Networking Opportunities → Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, vendors, and community organizations.
• Exclusive Resources → Access a digital coupon book (100+ offers) and raffles for exciting prizes.
• VIP Experience → Upgrade for lunch + networking, premium seating, a physical business guidebook, and a consultation with TNT or a top vendor.

This isn’t just another conference—it’s YOUR business growth day.

General Admission – Full conference access, breakout sessions, networking, raffle entry, and digital resources.VIP Admission – Everything in General PLUS exclusive lunch, guidebooks, premium seating, and consultation.

Location: The Salvation Army Kroc Center – a premier community venue in Chicago with easy access to parking and public transit.

🔥 Early Bird pricing ends soon! Secure your spot today.👉 Reserve your ticket now and take the next step in your business journey.

Info: Topic: Perseverance in Entrepreneurship
Noelle Curtis, CEO & Founder of Bisi Blvd. Inc., is a visionary leader with a people-first approach and a proven track record in operations, finance, and innovation. She has managed multi-million-dollar funding initiatives, founded successful ventures like Pretty Dapper P.C., and currently leads a SaaS/Fintech company focused on empowering startups. With over 200 entrepreneurs mentored and $3M+ in capital accessed under her guidance, Noelle brings a dynamic perspective on grit, resilience, and growth

Info: Learn from experts about how to access capital, secure funding, and position your business for financial growth.

Info: Choose one to attend: [Session 1] LLC vs. S-Corp — Understand the legal and tax implications of structuring your business.

[Session 2] Is Your Business Tax Ready? — Practical tax preparation tips and compliance strategies.
(Both sessions powered by TNT Financial Solutions)

Info: VIP Ticket Holders: Catered lunch included.

General Admission: Onsite restaurants available inside the Kroc Center.

Info: Build Smarter, Automate Better — Systems That Do the Heavy Lifting for You TBM360 is your all-in-one business command center—a beautifully integrated platform that combines CRM, project management, website building, social media planning, review and messaging tools, payments, web chat, and more—under one sleek dashboard. It’s where marketing, lead generation, customer communication, and operations meet effortless automation.

In this session, you’ll discover how to:

Streamline client management with pipelines, tagging, and automated follow-ups.

Automate marketing so emails, texts, and campaigns run on autopilot.

Centralize your tools so you’re not paying for five different platforms.

Turn leads into loyal clients with smart workflows and AI-driven engagement.

Reclaim your time by letting technology handle repetitive admin tasks.

Ideal for entrepreneurs who want to work smart, not harder, this session will show you how

Info: Empowering Entrepreneurs, Building Communities

Sunshine Enterprises is a Chicago-based nonprofit on a mission: to help under-resourced entrepreneurs start, grow, and thrive—so they can transform their businesses and neighborhoods. Through their signature Community Business Academy, they deliver intensive 12-week training in business planning, finance, marketing, and strategy. Participants don’t just learn—they practice running a real business with hands-on simulations. Graduates continue to benefit from coaching, mic-rogrants, workshops, and a powerful support network. Sunshine doesn’t just cultivate companies—they nurture community leaders.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

1250 W 119th St, 1250 West 119th Street, Chicago, United States