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CCV Winter Newsletter 2009!

Check out the CCV Winter Newsletter to find out what's been happening lately at CCV!

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Winter Newsletter 2009

News & Events
2009 CCV Board Retreat
CCV President Anita Hollins Goes to China for Business Exchange Trip
25 Small Business Owners Attend U.S. General Services Administration Event
Boeing Bazaar and MCD Recognitions
Surviving the Holidays: How to Make Sure Your Business Comes Out Ahead
Credit Report Resources

Highlights From Our Blog
CCV Market Mondays: Chopin Theatre
Read This! Recommended Readings from CCV Staff
NEW Video: Meet Clifford Fort Smith, Small Business Owner
NEW Video: Meet Doug Cannon, CCV Staff Member

Latin American Chamber of Commerce Business Plan 101 Workshop - January 12!

 Business Plan 101 Workshop 

  

Join the LACC in this educational workshop about what a Business Plan is. This workshop is designed to provide with valuable information concerning the importance of a Business Plan for startups and existing businesses. Business Plans are needed for many reasons like financing, marketing, and many more, all of which will be discussed.

Date:        Tuesday, January 12, 2009
 

Presented by: Tomi L. Wahlstrom DM, Otavala Consulting 

 

Location:   LACC Office 
                  3512 W Fullerton Ave       
                  Chicago, IL 60647         

 

Time:        9:30 am    Meter Parking!  
 
Cost:         Free for LACC Members

                  $5 for Non Members

  
To RSVP call 773-252-5211 or email workshop@latinamericanchamberofcommerce.com

Market Mondays: Regents Cup Gourment Coffee House

 

Regents Cup, the Kenwood neighborhood coffee house that’s owned and operated by the same people as Bronzeville Coffee and Tea, just opened!

The co-owners, Richard Chalmers and Trez Pugh, are both graduates of CCV’s Market and Customer Development Training class.  The pair, who opened their Bronzeville store in December 2005, has known each other since kindergarten.

 

Trez disclosed how Bronzeville Coffee and Tea has been a real success to InChiCity.com: “Keep everything nice, and don’t compromise your dream for anyone.  We thank people all the time and truly involve people from the community.”

 

The coffee shop features Fair Trade beans from around the world.  Fair Trade certified ensures that farmers can feed their families and afford for their children to attend school.

 

As a part of their “Recession Buster” deals, Regents Cup is offering:

• 20 percent discount to students who print out a coupon on studentrate.com
• $1 regular coffee or tea for customers who bring in their own 16 or 20 ounce thermos cup
• 15 percent discount to senior citizens on all purchases everyday

For more information about events and discounts for the two locations, log on to Bronzeville Coffee and Tea’s facebook page.  One fan makes it a special point to mention the Carmel Royale drink.

 

Regents Cup is located at 5050 South Lake Shore Drive and is open seven days a week.  Bronzeville Coffee and Tea is located at 528 East 43^rd Street.

WBDC 2009 Technology Makeover

Women's Business Development Center 2009 Technology Makeover Competition $35,000 in FREE Technology Available! The Women's Business Development Center is excited to announce the 2009 Small Business Technology Makeover Competition! Apply to win more than $35,000 in FREE technology products and services to help your business grow. Included with this prize package will be the following: Server & Network Upgrade. Web site Design & Development. Microsoft Small Business Server and 5 Copies of Microsoft Office. 2 Months Free High Speed Internet, Email, Anti-Virus, Telephone, and Cable Service. Microsoft Office Classroom Training for 5 People. Microsoft Sharepoint Portal. Xerox Phaser Color Network Printer & Supplies. KEY DATES: APPLICATIONS OPEN November 11, 2009 APPLICATIONS DEADLINE December 18, 2009 WINNER SELECTED January 7, 2010 WINNER ANNOUNCED January 7, 2010 Click Here to Learn More

Understanding Your Financial Report Card - December 14!

Understanding Your Financial Report Card - A Financial Check-up For Your Business.  Determine if your business is making a profit or losing money.  Calculate your current and future financial needs and make sure you have positive cash flow for short-term needs and that your business is growing and will continue to grow.

Guest Speaker: Adam Bezark, CPA (specializes in small business start-ups and expansions)

Date:        Monday, December 14, 2009

Time:        9:30-11:30a.m (Workshop)

                 12:00-3:00p.m. (individual counseling) sign-up
                  is required

Location: Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St., Skokie

There is no charge for this event!

To Register contact Pam Lipton at 312-673-3429 or by email at pamlipton@jvschicago.org

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