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 located, or planned, in Service Area 2 (South Side): Archer Heights, Armour Square, Fuller Park, Gage Park, Lower West Side (Pilsen), and South Lawndale (Little Village). We will confirm eligibility with your business address or ZIP code during registration.
Workshop 5: Winning on Google Maps & Customer Reviews
Wednesday, November 25, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
¡WEPA! Mercado del Pueblo, 2559 W. Division St., Chicago
When someone nearby searches for what you sell, will they find you?
- 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.
You can attend one workshop or all 8. 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
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Check in and networking
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Workshop
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Questions & Answers
Event venue & nearby stays
¡WEPA! Mercado del Pueblo, 2559 West Division Street, Chicago, United States
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