How do I increase sales?
Am I pricing too low or too high?
Where can I find money to buy equipment?
Why was I denied for that bank loan?
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Financial Empowerment Training Program (FETP) is designed to help small business owners address these questions. The program:
- gives small business owners a better understanding of their finances and financial position
- helps apply this understanding to their businesses through workshops and counseling
PROGRAM CONTENT
Workshops (Financials 101 and Preparing for Investment)
Counseling to help you apply what you learned to your business
FETP Graduation Exam
Graduation Exam
We encourage all participants to take the graduation exam at the end to assess and reinforce what they have learned in the workshops. All who pass will be invited to a graduation ceremony, and selected graduates will have the opportunity to pitch their business concept to a group of angel investors at the Asian American Business Expo on August 13.
DATES & REGISTRATION
Space is limited, pre-registration is required, so RSVP today! Click on the events below to register. All events are free of charge, thanks to the generous support of Citi Foundation.
LOOP
Thursday, May 19 Business Capital/Preparing for Investment workshop
9 AM to 12 PM (hosted with JVS)
Venue: Citicorp
Tuesday, May 24 Financials 101 workshop
6 to 8 PM Venue: CCV in the Loop
BRONZEVILLE
Tuesday, June 7 Financials 101 workshop
6 to 8 PM Venue: Bronzeville Coffee & Tea
Thursday, June 9 Preparing for Investment workshop
6 to 8 PM Venue: Bronzeville Coffee & Tea
GARFIELD PARK
Tuesday, June 21 Financials 101, Preparing for Investment workshops
10 AM to 2 PM Venue: Garfield Park Conservatory
If you have questions about FETP, contact us at cfreemon@chiventures.org or at (312)960-0320.
This program is made possible through the generous support of Citi Foundation.