About this Event
Are you ready to unlock the potential of your business and take it to new heights? Join us for UNLOCKED: Fueling Small Business Growth, an exclusive evening workshop and networking event designed to provide you with actionable strategies to sustain and grow your business.
This event brings together expert panelists who will share key insights on two vital topics for small business owners: Sustainability for Long-Term Success and Accessing Capital to Fuel Growth. You’ll gain valuable tips on maintaining your business’s longevity in today’s market, followed by an in-depth discussion on securing the capital you need to expand.
Following the panels, attendees will have a unique opportunity to connect one-on-one with the panelists and network with other business owners in an intimate setting.
Don’t miss your chance to learn, connect, and grow your business!
Key Takeaways:
- Proven strategies for long-term business sustainability
- Expert advice on accessing capital for growth
- Exclusive one-on-one networking with panelists and fellow business owners
Seats are limited to 100 businesses—Reserve your spot now and unlock your business’s potential!
AGENDA
5:00 PM Doors Opens - Registration & Networking Reception
5:45 PM Welcome and Opening Remarks:
5:50 PM Panel 1: Sustainability for Long-Term Success
Our panelists will discuss community partnerships and other strategies that have effectively impacted entrepreneurs' long-term sustainable success. They will gain valuable tips on maintaining your business's longevity in today's market.
6:45 PM BREAK
6:50 PM Panel 2: Accessing Capital to Fuel Growth
Our panelists will discuss the wide array of capital sources available to entrepreneurs and small business owners. We will hear about options from banks, including SBA loans, alternative capital options, such as microloans, Community Development Financial Institutions, and specialty programs like the Patient Capital Fund. Time will be reserved for an interactive question-and-answer session.
7:45 PM Questions and Answers
8:00-8:30 PM Networking and Resource Fair
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Sankofa Cultural Arts & Business Center, 5820 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, United States
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