Presenters:  ​Sam Ntum, Senior International Trade Specialist for Africa and the Middle East, Office of International Trade and Investment (OTI), DCEO

  ​"State of Illinois Office of Trade and Investments Export Promotion Initiatives"










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"Positioning Yourself in the South Side Pitch Application Process"









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South Side Pitch is a celebration of innovation happening south of Chicago’s skyline. In 2016, nearly 170 south side business owners applied to pitch their ideas at South Side Pitch. Have a great business or idea? Are you bringing the spirit of entrepreneurship to the South Side? Want to receive invaluable feedback from a panel of experts and promote your idea in front of a new audience, all while competing for a prize? Stacy Massey of Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship will be available to share more about the event and answer any questions.

Monthly Membership Meeting held by Chatham Business Association, Small Business Development Inc. are held to inform current members and prospective members about issues and activities going on in Chatham and the City of Chicago.  You do not need to be a member to attend.  Breakfast is provided for a small fee.