Events for August 2014

Chatham Business Association, Small Business Development, Inc.
Aug 11 - Aug 12 Employment Opportunity & Resource Fair for 60619 Adults
U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush host

Employment Opportunity & Resource Fair (for the residents of Avalon Park, Chatham & Greater Grand Crossing

*Pre-registration is required

Participants must attend workshop in order to participate in Job Fair
  • Date:
    August 11, 2014
  • Time:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.rush.house.gov
  • Location:
    Hirsch Metropolitan High School
    7740 S. Ingleside Avenue, Chicago
  • Contact:
    If you have any questions, please call the Office of Congressman Rush at 773-224-6500.
  • Date/Time Details:
    Monday, August 11, 2014 - Job Readiness Workshops (for adults)
    Tuesday, August 12, 2014 - Job Readiness Workshops (for youth - 16-24)

    Participants must attend full workshops in order to attend the hiring event.
Aug 12 CBA, SBDI Monthly Membership Meeting August 12, 2014
U.S Senator for Illinois Dick Durbin

" Federal Contract Opportunities and Technical Assistance for Small Businesses"


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.
  • Date:
    August 12, 2014
  • Time:
    8:30 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
  • EMail:
    karlettakelly@cbaworks.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Tuesday, August 12, 2014

    Registration is at 8:30 am
    Meeting Begins at 9:00 am.
  • Fees/Admission:
    Breakfast is optional and provided for a small fee.
Aug 25 U of Chicago - Summer 2014 Corporate Partner Seminar
 
DOING BUSINESS WITH ARAMARK
 
Monday, August 25, 2014 9am - 1pm
Chicago Theological Seminary
1407 E. 60th Street Chicago, IL 60637
 
Plan to attend this exclusive event to meet with representatives from Aramark’s procurement team.
This informative and engaging seminar will introduce you to the foundation necessary to gain contract opportunities with Aramark.
Learn top guiding principles from subject matter experts in contracting opportunities with food service, facilities and educational institutions.
 
RSVP for this free seminar by August 18th
 
REGISTER TODAY!
 
For questions please contact Corinne Yee at 773.834.6754
Best,
  • Date:
    August 25, 2014
  • Time:
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Website:
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-2014-corporate-partner-seminar-with-aramark-tickets-12374866559
  • Location:
    Chicago Theological Seminary
    1407 E. 60th Street Chicago, IL 60637
  • Contact:
    For questions please contact Corinne Yee at 773.834.6754
  • Date/Time Details:
    Monday, August 25, 2014
Aug 28 CBA Micro-lending Day August 2014
 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 of 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
  • Date:
    August 28, 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