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 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.
Workshop 7: Easy Graphic Design with Canva
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
¡WEPA! Mercado del Pueblo, 2559 W. Division St., Chicago
You don’t need to be a designer to make your business look professional.
Kiara Zamot of the Puerto Rican Cultural Center will show you how to:
- Get started with Canva, a free design app for your phone and computer
- Set up your brand colors and logo
- Use simple design rules to make flyers that are easy to read
- Create flyers for your store window and graphics for social media in minutes
Bring your phone or laptop to practice in Canva 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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