The Dept. of Business Affairs and Consumer Protections (BACP) offers free business education workshops or webinars every Wednesday afternoon and Friday morning. All programs are currently being offered as webinars. Topics include business licensing, operations, financial resources, marketing, and more. Programs are free and open to the public and taught by industry professionals, not-for-profit agencies, and government agencies.
To register visit www.chicago.gov/businesseducation
Operations Management- How does the Management Team create an Operational Model
Certificate Categories Marketing Technology Business Operations & Licensing
September 11th 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Presented by Score Chicago
This webinar explains the roles and relationships between various business processes by walking through a sequence of steps to design and build an integrated operations model. A case study will be used to present a comprehensive, holistic management view that aligns people, processes, technology, and competency to help an organization compete in the marketplace.
How to Write a Business Plan. What you need to know!
Certificate Categories Business Operations & Licensing Marketing Legal
September 13th 9:30 am to 11:00 am
Presented by Donna R. Rockin, Managing Partner of Rockin Enterprises, Inc.
Learn how to create a comprehensive business plan. It's easier than you think when you understand all the components that get included. You'll receive a complete list of what to include to demystify the process. Writing a solid business plan is your roadmap to business success.
Business Education Resources:
To view upcoming webinars, visit www.chicago.gov/businesseducation
To view past webinars, visit www.YouTube.com/ChicagoBACP
Neighborhood Business Development Centers
Chicago-based chambers of commerce and business support organizations, often referred to as Neighborhood Business Development Centers (NBDC), assist in the development of small businesses in Chicago, serve as liaison between local businesses and the City of Chicago, and provide neighborhood business development services. They have a strong neighborhood network and coordinate efforts with local aldermen, the city, and other community partners. They can help start-up entrepreneurs and existing business owners. Find your local NBDC by visiting chicago.gov/NBDC.
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