ChiBizHub presents the premier one stop shop for entrepreneurs and small business owners where you can find resources from start-up capital to networking tools to scale your business. The Hub is made up of over 180 Business Resource Providers, including the Industrial Council of the Nearwest Chicago. The ICNC will also share how they help business owners in the time of COVID19.

Are you interested in operating a restaurant or retail shop at O'Hare or Midway International Airport, but don't know where to begin? Come and learn about the Request for Proposals (RFP) process and how to operate a business at the airport.

Learn the basic differences between copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets and the assets they protect. Knowing the differences will help you to take the right steps and make the right decisions to protect your company’s intellectual property assets.

Last year, the City of Chicago established the Expanded Outdoor Dining Program as an emergency support measure to allow bars and restaurants to operate outdoors safely in the public way or private property. All bars and restaurants interested in participating in 2021 should join this webinar to learn how to apply for a new Expanded Outdoor Dining Permit or extend their current permit.

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Whether you’re a business owner or thinking about starting your business; you will learn what you need to know about bank financing products during this discussion. We will talk about credit, capacity, collateral, character, capitalization and loans, lines of credit and other available resources that can help you on your entrepreneurial journey.

Learn nuts and bolts for starting a sustainable small business that is also better prepared to weather economic changes. Learn business planning from a financial readiness lens.

This workshop will answer important tax questions for your business including: Are you required to file a tax return? Is your worker an independent contractor or an employee? What will the IRS request during an audit? Are you required to make estimated tax payments? What resources does the IRS have for small business owners?

When it comes to avoiding consumer fraud, knowledge is power! In this webinar, businesses and consumers alike will learn about the various types of fraud BACP prosecutes, how to avoid falling victim to common schemes, and what you can do to fight back if it happens to you.

The Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection, Department of Public Health, and the Department of Buildings will provide insight on how operate a compliant business in the City of Chicago. Topics covered will include how to prepare for inspections, building permits and sign display requirements, food inspection overview and necessary certificates, and zoning review procedures. Learn how to operate safely and avoid common setbacks.

We’re proud to celebrate and support our local businesses. Join us for a free #GrowWithGoogle virtual workshop on Wednesday, March 3 at 6 p.m. to help you grow your Small Biz →