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ChiBizHub November Newsletter


From the Desk of: 

Bernita Johnson-Gabriel, Executive Vice President,
Neighborhood and Strategic Initiatives 
World Business Chicago 


ChiBizHub Family,

While every day is Small Business Saturday for the ChiBizHub team, the rest of country joined in to #ShopSmall and celebrate small businesses on November 28th, Small Business Saturday. In 2011, the U.S. Senate unanimously signed a resolution to support our small businesses and local communities. Organizations across the country signed up to serve as Neighborhood Champions. ChiBizHub is a forever #NeighborhoodChampion, committed to providing real-time resources to businesses just like yours, many of which have been able to sustain and even grow during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
This month, we spotlight two business directories - 37 Oaks Consulting and Bossy Chicago – each making strides for our small business community. 37 Oaks, with Terrand Smith at the helm, unlocks the power of our local commerce by educating and preparing small, women, and minority-owned businesses through diverse channels. Similarly, Sam Letcher of Bossy Chicago, knows over 80 percent of consumer spending comes from womxn, and has made it her mission to shift purchasing power to womxn and non-binary-owned businesses. We’re thrilled to have both Terrand and Sam join ChiBizHub this month to share how we can all come together and support our beloved communities. 
 
ChiBizHub is a network of 176 resource provider organizations, focused on equipping you with resources and counsel from starting to accelerating your business. We’re also excited to share an interview with Emmanuel Davila of the newly established Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the Puerto Rican Cultural Center. Emmanuel joined ChiBizHub this month to discuss upcoming initiatives and projects available for the Humboldt Park neighborhood.
 
In closing, please take a moment to visit our COVID-19 resource page. It provides up-to-date information about the resources and support available to you, as you work to sustain and scale your business. A great example of our partnerships across Chicago includes, Univision POSiBLE, where we reach the vast audience of Latinx entrepreneurs and business owners. You can now experience the entire week of workshops, panels and more via this link: https://www.posiblechicago.com/watchnow  
 
Lastly, we encourage you to continue to #ShopSmall and #ThankASmallBiz this holiday season. Stay safe and healthy! #wearyourmask #TogetherAgainstCOVID19

Bernita

SHOP LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

While Small Business Saturday has passed, ChiBizHub and World Business Chicago will continue to support shopping local this holiday season. 

Click above for a short video our team created on Small Business Saturday. 

 #ThanksSmallBiz #ThankASmallBiz

FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

Terrand Smith, Founder and CEO,
37 Oaks Consulting

ChiBizHub connected with Terrand Smith to discuss the work of 37 Oaks Consulting to educate and support small businesses, especially those transitioning to ecommerce. 

FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

Sam Letcher, Founder,
Bossy Chicago

Earlier this month, Kendra and Jazmin joined Sam Letcher for a virtual conversation on the mission of Bossy Chicago to shift buying power to womxn and non-binary owned businesses in Chicago. Sam also discusses a few of her favorite businesses on the directory. 

FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

Emmanuel Davila, Program Coordinator, Small Business Development Center at the Puerto Rican Cultural Center

ChiBizHub's final spotlight for November is Emmanuel Davila! Emmanuel discusses his work to support local businesses in the Humboldt Park neighborhood. 

REOPEN SAFELY WITH RESOURCES
FROM UL 

Protecting the safety of employees, customers and facilities is a priority for companies as they move to reopen. As a global leader in safety, UL has pulled together a range of resources to help you and your employees safely return to work.

Access courses and materials including:
  • Safe Return to the Workspace: Preparing Yourself
  • Infection Control
  • Foodservice Safety Reopening
  • Reoccupancy Checklist
Click below to access these resources and more! 
UL Reopening Resources for Employers and Employees

REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT
Abriendo Puertas | Opening Doors
Tuesday, December 8 at 6 p.m. (CST)

Click Here to Register

POSiBLE CHICAGO VIRTUAL
EXPO RECORDINGS 

The recordings from the POSiBLE Chicago virtual expo last week are now live. Click below to watch. 
Watch Here

SHOP LOCAL & SUPPORT SMALL

Add Your Business to 37 Oaks' Master Small Business List!

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A NOTE TO OUR RESOURCE PROVIDERS

ChiBizHub averages 1,000 visitors monthly! Take a moment to add your events and online workshops to our calendar. 

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