 From the Desk of:
Bernita Johnson-Gabriel, Executive Vice President,
Neighborhood and Strategic Initiatives
World Business Chicago
ChiBizHub Family,
It has been six months since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in Chicago. Many businesses have pivoted and remained viable, while others have closed their doors for the last time. ChiBizHub remains committed to providing real-time resources along with advice on the ways that businesses just like yours have been able to sustain and even grow during COVID-19.
As one example, El Nopalito Delivery Service, LLC identified a new market and quickly ramped up their delivery services to include personal protection equipment (PPE), food, feminine care products, and hot meals to the severely impacted neighborhoods of Pilsen, Little Village, Ashburn, South Shore, North Lawndale and Humboldt Park. Below, Mila Johnson Perez, Founder and CEO details how she scaled from serving 11 families to 300 with the help of employees and volunteers.
ChiBizHub has expanded its resource provider network to nearly 175 organizations focused on providing you with resources and counsel from starting to accelerating your business. One such resource provider is Workbox, an incubator and accelerator with direct access to a range of investors and lenders, vetted strategic advising through experienced mentors and professional specialists as well as an unparalleled community of growing businesses. In the video below, Chief Operating Officer, Caitlin McAllister shares her perspective on what makes Workbox special and perhaps, the place for you!
Another unique service provider, The iCAN Collective, offers a creative workspace for entrepreneurs, remote workers, dreamers, changemakers and gamechangers. It is an inclusive space with a focus on celebrating and supporting Black Women entrepreneurs. Below, Founder and CEO, Afeyna Pongo Montgomery, shares how her Ghanaian Roots influenced her ability to innovate and inspired her entrepreneurial journey.
In closing, please take a moment to visit our COVID-19 Resource page where you will always find up-to-date information about the resources and support available to you as you work to sustain and scale your business. You will also find our digital series, ChiBizHub Conversations in English and in Spanish. Recent topics include expanding your customer base, improving your presence on social media, financial planning and more.
Stay safe and healthy! #wearyourmask #TogetherAgainstCOVID19
Bernita
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