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 8 workshops from the Small Business Technology Enhancement Program.
Who can attend: Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with a business idea.
Workshop 4: Protecting Your Business Money Online
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
¡WEPA! Mercado del Pueblo, 2559 W. Division St., Chicago
One wrong click can cost your business thousands. Learn how to stop scams before they start.
Lizette Valdivia, Branch Manager at The Huntington National Bank, will show you how to:
Spot the most common scams targeting Chicago businesses, like fake utility calls and fake payment alerts
Protect your bank and email accounts with 2 step verification
Create strong passwords that are easy to remember
Know exactly what to do in the first 15 minutes if you are scammed or hacked
Language: Taught in English, with materials in English and Spanish and bilingual staff available to help.
Cost: Free
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Check in and networking
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Welcome and introductions
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Workshop
🕑: 11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Questions and answers
Event venue & nearby stays
¡WEPA! Mercado del Pueblo, 2559 West Division Street, Chicago, United States
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