About this Event
The Puerto Rican Cultural Center, in partnership with the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP), presents Tech Up Your Business, a free series of workshops from the Small Business Technology Enhancement Program.
Who can attend: Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with a business located, or planned, in Service Area 1 (North Side): Austin, Belmont Cragin, East Garfield Park, Humboldt Park, Montclare, North Lawndale, and West Garfield Park. We will confirm eligibility with your business address or ZIP code during registration.
Encore Workshop: Winning on Google Maps & Customer Reviews
Tuesday, December 15, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
¡WEPA! Mercado del Pueblo, 2559 W. Division St., Chicago
Missed it in October? Here is your second chance to get found on Google Maps.
Génesis Rivera Candelaria, Women’s Business Center Program Coordinator at the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, with a background in marketing and advertising, will show you how to:
- Claim and set up your free Google Business Profile
- Show up in the top results on Google Maps
- Keep your business information correct everywhere online
- Get more 5 star reviews and respond to negative ones the right way
Bring your phone and your Google (Gmail) login if you want to work on your business profile during the session.
Each workshop includes a short assessment before and after the session.
Language: Taught in English, with materials in English and Spanish and bilingual staff available to help.
Cost: Free
Event venue & nearby stays
¡WEPA! Mercado del Pueblo, 2559 West Division Street, Chicago, United States
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