Focus Groups for Diverse Entrepreneurs
Allies for Community Business (the administrator of ChiBizHub) is participating in a project to design a fun and efficient experience for diverse entrepreneurs looking for services. They’re inviting you to participate in focus groups to design this experience. The groups are first come, first served, and the first one is TODAY!
There are five focus group options - please register for the session that aligns most closely with your schedule and identification. You will be compensated $50 for your participation. If you have questions, contact Axle Impact Studios at admin@axleimpactstudio.com.
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Save the Date for 19th Ward Business Breakfast
Join other business owners across Beverly, Morgan Park, and Mount Greenwood for Alderman Matt O’Shea’s 19th Ward Business Breakfast on Tuesday, March 28, at 8:00 am. This year’s breakfast will be held at La Fiesta, 3333 W. 111th St.
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Boost Your Business: Social Media Marketing Workshop
The success of your business depends on your ability to reach the right audience. Join Robin Hammond, vice president of the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce, for a virtual session that will help you create and implement an effective social media marketing strategy to promote your business and engage your audience. The workshop will be held via Zoom on Wed., March 29, at 9 am.
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City of Chicago Business Webinars This Week
The Chicago Department of Business and Consumer Protection BACP offers free business education webinars every Wednesday afternoon and Friday morning. 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.
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Employee Appreciation Day is Friday, March 3
A great way to reward your employees and show your appreciation for their efforts is with The Bucks Stay Here, the gift card for 19th Ward businesses. The Bucks Stay Here is quick and easy to purchase, recipients can choose where they'd like to redeem their gifts, and, best of all, it supports the local economy. Contact Caroline with questions or to assist with bulk purchases.
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Video Opportunity for Professional Services Businesses
Here’s a great promotional opportunity for Beverly/Morgan Park businesses that offer professional services—financial, specialty medical, legal, home health, marketing, or design work. The MPBHBA is collecting and filming short videos of business owners talking about their business and the services they provide. We will be sharing the resulting videos on social media in March and April as part of a “spend local” campaign, and on the MPBHBA YouTube channel, too..
Send the MPBHBA a short video or let the MPBHBA help film a video for you! Email Nora by March 12 if you would like to be a part of this campaign.
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March with the MPBHBA at the SSIP
All MPBHBA members are invited to join the MPBHBA in the South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which steps off at 103rd Street and Western Avenue at noon on Sunday, March 12. Contact Caroline at caroline@mpbhba.org for details or if you are interested in participating.
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Countdown to Mardi Gras Fun
Thanks to all the businesses that participated in our Countdown to Mardi Gras Shop Local campaign this month, and especially the food vendors at our Feb. 19 finale party. We hope you enjoyed the promotion and gained some new customers from your efforts!
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MPBHBA Calendar
To help you plan ahead, the MPBHBA is adding a calendar of upcoming events to our e-news.
- March 3 | Employee Appreciation Day
- March 8 | Black-owned Businesses planning meeting
- March 12 | South Side Irish Parade
- March 28 | 19th Ward Business Breakfast at La Fiesta
- March 29 | Lunch & Learn: Social Media Zoom
- June 17 | Juneteenth Festival
- June 24 | Beverly Fest on Walden
- July TBD | Summer Fest on 103rd
- July 1–August 6 | Margarita Mile
- August | Black Business Month
- September 14 | Sip & Shop
- September 23 | Art Walk
- November 25 | Small Business Saturday
- December 9 | Holiday Road
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