Events for December 2014

Chatham Business Association, Small Business Development, Inc.
Dec 4 CBA Resource Day
JOIN CBA FOR RESOURCE DAY!
Micro-lending Workshop: Anytime between 9am- 3pm.
MBE/WBE/BEPD Certification Marketing Workshop: 11 am - 1pm SHARP!

Chatham Business Association has been chosen and trained as an Affiliate Micro-lender by the City of Chicago Micro-lending Institute and will now be able to offer our business community Micro-loans up to $25,000.00.  If you are a business owner who may have been turned down by a bank, you should come and learn more about the Micro-lending initiative.  This is a bank supported BUT NOT A BANK RUN INITIATIVE. 
Quick Application process and turn-a-around time!
Sponsored by:  PNC, Fifth Third Bank, Seaway Bank, Bank of America, Urban Partnership Bank, Citi Bank, and First Midwest Bank 
 Light Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.
For questions or to confirm attendance contact Richard Willis.  Email:
Richardwillis@cbaworks.org or Phone:  773-994-5006 x 1007

On the Same Day...
Join us for our MBE/WBE/BEPD Marketing Workshop 11am- 1pm. You can attend one or both Free Workshops! 

Are you MBE/WBE/BEPD Certified? Should you expand your MBE/WBE/BEPD Certification classification? Do you want to learn how to market your MBE/WBE/BEPD certification to private and public sectors?

If you have answered yes to any one of these questions, you don't want to miss this FREE dynamic workshop. You must be MBE/WBE/BEPD-certified to attend this workshop. Bring your certification letter and join us for lunch to find out why having the MBE/WBE/BEPD certification is key to enhancing your business!
December 4, 2014 
Chatham Business Association
806 East 78th Street, Chicago IL 60619
YOU MUST RSVP!
Register online:  goo.gl/cDjl0X
or Contact Aisha Jakes
773-994-5006 ext.1001 |  AishaJakes@CBAworks.org

You do not want to miss this DYNAMIC day at CBA!
  • Date:
    December 4, 2014
  • Time:
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.cbaworks.org
  • Location:
    800 East 78th Street (Chatham Business Association Offices)
     
  • Contact:
    Richard Willis
  • EMail:
    richardwillis@cbaworks.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Anytime Between 9:00AM - 3:00PM
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free to Small Businesses 
    Click below to register
     http://www.cbaworks.org/
Dec 4 I Am MBE/WBE Certified... WHAT?S NEXT?
Are you MBE/WBE/BEPD Certified? Should you expand your MBE/WBE/BEPD Certification classification? Do you want to learn how to market your MBE/WBE/BEPD certification to private and public sectors?

If you have answered yes to any one of these questions, you don't want to miss this dynamic workshop. You must be MBE/WBE/BEPD-certified to attend this workshop. Bring your certification letter and join us for lunch to find out why having the MBE/WBE/BEPD certification is key to enhancing your business!


Thursday, December 4, 2014 11am - 1pm
Chatham Business Association
806 East 78th Street, Chicago IL 60619


YOU MUST RSVP!
Register online:  goo.gl/cDjl0X
or Contact Aisha Jakes
773-994-5006   |  AishaJakes@CBAworks.org
  • Date:
    December 4, 2014
  • Time:
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.cbaworks.org
  • Location:
    Chatham Business Association
    806 East 78th Street, Chicago IL 60619
  • Contact:
    Aisha Jakes
  • EMail:
    aishajakes@cbaworks.org
  • Date/Time Details:

    Thursday, December 4, 2014
Dec 9 CBA, SBDI Monthly Membership Meeting December 2014
Presenters:  Ms.​Janice R. Thomas

"Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO Chicago Chapter) /Metra – How To Do Business with Metra, the Commuter Rail Division. "








Click Here Janice R Thomas Bio






Also, come check out Chatham Business Association, Small Business Development Inc's new 2015 Membership structure announcement.  You will like what you hear.


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 $10 fee.
  • Date:
    December 9, 2014
  • Time:
    8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Website:
    http://www.cbaworks.org
  • Location:
    QBG Foundation Building, Meeting Room

    806 E. 78th St., Chicago, Il 60619

  • Contact:
    Karletta Kelly, Assistant Executive Director, 773-994-5006 x 1006
  • EMail:
    karlettakelly@cbaworks.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Tuesday, December 9, 2014

    Registration is at 8:00 am
    Meeting Begins at 8:30 am.
Dec 11 Holiday Mix N Mingle "Taste of Chatham"
BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY:  CLICK HERE

The evening's festivities include music, food, fun and networking!  This event is designed to encourage current members to do business within the CBA business network, as well as, to invite perspective members to learn of the valuable services offered through CBA membership. Meet-n-Greet other businesses and learn of the endless possibilities that are offered through CBA's membership!
 

*admission fee can be used as a $50 credit towards your 2015 membership

**must be in good standing, contact samia malik for your discount code at

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Taste Of Chatham

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Sponsored by Special Service Area #51












  • Date:
    December 11, 2014
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.cbatechworks.org/EVENTS.HTML
  • Location:
    QBG Foundation Building
    806 E. 78th St.
    Chicago, IL 60619
    Meeting Room
  • Contact:
    Samia Malik 773-994-5006 ext. 1005
  • EMail:
    samiamalik@cbaworks.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday, December 11, 2014

    6:00 p.m. til 9:00 p.m.
  • Fees/Admission:

    TICKET PRICINGS: EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (BEFORE NOV. 30TH): $25/PERSON*

    AFTER NOV. 30TH: $50/PERSON*

    FREE TO ALL 2014 CBA MEMBERS**

Dec 17 SSA #51 Open Commissioner's Meeting December 17, 2014
Chatham Cottage Grove Special Service Area #51 service provider Chatham Business Association, Small Business Development Inc. will be hosting it's quarterly Commissioner's Meeting for all the Stack holder's of SSA #51.

 
  • Date:
    December 17, 2014
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.cbatechworks.org/SSA51.html
  • Location:
    QBG Foundation Building, Meeting Room
    806 E. 78th St. 
    Chicago, IL 60619
  • Contact:
    773-994-5006 x 1006
  • EMail:
    Karlettakelly@cbaworks.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Wednesday, December 17, 2014
    6:00 p.m. til 7:00 p.m.
  • Fees/Admission:
    Light Refreshments will be provided