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 6: Protecting Your Business Money Online
Thursday, December 3, 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 if you are scammed or hacked
Bring your phone so you can turn on 2 step verification 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
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¡WEPA! Mercado del Pueblo, 2559 West Division Street, Chicago, United States
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