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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T120000
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SUMMARY:RIOT FEST Vendor Participation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Artisan and not-for-profit vendors – food vendors \nNot-for-profits and artisan vendor workshop will be held 11 am -12 pm.  \nThe food vendor workshop will be held from 12 pm – 3 pm. \nWorkshop Objectives \n\nUnderstand participation requirements for Riot Fest 2026 and similar large-scale events\nLearn key industry updates including equipment needs\, food safety\, staffing\, and budgeting\nGain insights and best practices from Riot Fest organizers and experienced vendors\nBuild connections with other local businesses and community partners
URL:https://littlevillagechamber.org/calendar/riot-fest-vendor-participation-workshop/
LOCATION:Douglass Park Fieldhouse\, 1401 S. Sacramento Dr.\, CHICAGO\, IL\, 60623-3936\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T110000
DTSTAMP:20260711T080451
CREATED:20260430T210519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T210519Z
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SUMMARY:ALL-Useful toolsfor Digital beginners
DESCRIPTION:An overview of the top digital small business tools \nNo tech experience required—Learn the essential toolsto manage your business\, save time\, and attract more customers \nThis beginner-friendly workshop introduces Latino small business owners to the most useful digital tools available today. We break everything down in simple terms—covering tools for managing daily operations\, handling finances\, promoting your business\, and using AI to save time. You’ll get a clear overview of what each tool does\, when to use it\, and how it can help your business grow—without needing prior technology experience. \nPresenter: Juan Carlos Correa LVCC – De La Mano – Business Consultant https://littlevillagechamber.org/programs/de-la-mano/
URL:https://littlevillagechamber.org/calendar/all-useful-toolsfor-digital-beginners/
LOCATION:Second Federal A Division of Self-Help FCU\, 3960 w 26th st\, chicago\, IL\, 60623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T110000
DTSTAMP:20260711T080451
CREATED:20260430T210122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T210122Z
UID:10000254-1778749200-1778756400@littlevillagechamber.org
SUMMARY:Know Your Rights as An Immigrant Worker
DESCRIPTION:By Arise Chicago \nEducational and Informational Information for Immigrant Workers and Employees \nLearn about your rights as a worker and how to protect yourself on the job. In this workshop\, Arise Chicago will cover key topics such as safe working conditions\, protection against wage theft\, and what to do if your rights are violated. \nParticipants will gain practical knowledge on how to identify workplace violations\, document issues\, and access resources and support available in our community. \nWhether you’re an employee\, day laborer\, or part of the informal economy\, this session will empower you with the information you need to advocate for yourself and others. \nJoin us to better understand your rights and take the first step toward safer\, fairer workplaces in our community. \n3960 W 26th St\, Chicago\, IL 60623 \n(Parking available in the West Lot\, on 25th Street and Pulaski Ave.)
URL:https://littlevillagechamber.org/calendar/know-your-rights-as-an-immigrant-worker/
LOCATION:Second Federal A Division of Self-Help FCU\, 3960 w 26th st\, chicago\, IL\, 60623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260711T080451
CREATED:20260430T205753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T211029Z
UID:10000253-1778695200-1778706000@littlevillagechamber.org
SUMMARY:Strategic Exit Planning for Small Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Ensuring a Successful Transition \nKey steps for a smooth and effective business exit\, necessary if you are: \n\nSelling to a Third Party.\nPlanning a Family Succession: Passing the business to children or family members.\nConsidering a Management/Employee Buyout (MBO/ESOP)\nDoing an Orderly Liquidation: Closing the business and selling off assets\, typically a last resort.\n\nAgenda Overview: \n\nIntroduction to Exit Planning\nAssessing Business Value and Readiness\nChoosing the Right Exit Strategy\nLegal\, Financial\, and Tax Considerations\nImplementing the Exit Plan and Post-Transition Steps\n\nPresenter: Juan Carlos Correa \nLVCC – De La Mano – Business Consultant \nDe La Mano – Free Advisory
URL:https://littlevillagechamber.org/calendar/strategic-exit-planning-for-small-business-owners/
LOCATION:Food Hero\, 3331 W 26th St. 2 Floor\, CHICAGO\, IL\, 60623-3936\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T140000
DTSTAMP:20260711T080451
CREATED:20260430T205327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T205327Z
UID:10000252-1778587200-1778594400@littlevillagechamber.org
SUMMARY:Numbers in order. Business Running WITH QIPU!
DESCRIPTION:Stop falling behind on your books—learn how to manage your finances\, prepare for taxes\, and build a stronger\, more profitable business. \nWho Should Attend: \n\nCompanies preparing their financial systems\nBusiness owners preparing for taxes\nOwners learning to track income/expenses\nEntrepreneurs learning to manage money\n\nWhat You’ll Do: \n\nLearn a simple framework to track money\nIdentify gaps in financial organization\nSee how a proper financial system works\nAsk questions and get specific guidance\n\nWhy It Matters: \n\nBetter control over your business\nClear visibility into what is working (or not)\nIncreased chances of accessing capital\nA stronger\, more sustainable path to growth
URL:https://littlevillagechamber.org/calendar/numbers-in-order-business-running-with-qipu/
LOCATION:Food Hero\, 3331 W 26th St. 2 Floor\, CHICAGO\, IL\, 60623-3936\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business Week
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CREATED:20260430T195916Z
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SUMMARY:Promote Your Business for FREE on: VisitLittleVillage.com 
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to get your Little Village business online\, attract visitors\, and promote your local events—at no cost. \nWho should attend: \n\nLocal Business owners\nRestaurants Owners\nOrganizations Reps\nEvent organizers\n\nWhat You’ll do: \nCreate your free business page Add photos\, contact info & social media Post events on the community calendar. \nWhy It Matters: \nGet discovered by people visiting Little Village Be part of a platform bringing customers Promote your business for FREE \n 
URL:https://littlevillagechamber.org/calendar/promote-your-business-for-free-on-visitlittlevillage-com/
LOCATION:Food Hero\, 3331 W 26th St. 2 Floor\, CHICAGO\, IL\, 60623-3936\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T110000
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CREATED:20260430T195325Z
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UID:10000250-1778576400-1778583600@littlevillagechamber.org
SUMMARY:Building a Full Business Banking Relationship with your bank
DESCRIPTION:Leveraging a full suite of services—including treasury management\, lending\, and operational accounts—to foster deeper bank-business partnerships \nWho should attend: \nOwners strengthening their financial foundation Entrepreneurs preparing to scale or financing Startups and side hustlers\, now formal businesses Owners unsure about how to best work with banks \n 
URL:https://littlevillagechamber.org/calendar/building-a-full-business-banking-relationship-with-your-bank/
LOCATION:Little Village Chamber of Commerce Office\, 3610 W. 26th Street\, 2nd Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business Week
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTSTAMP:20260711T080451
CREATED:20260430T194945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T194945Z
UID:10000249-1777939200-1778025599@littlevillagechamber.org
SUMMARY:Cinco de Mayo - Taco Tuesday in Little Village
DESCRIPTION:This Taco Tuesday – Cinco de Mayo\, skip the chains — experience the real flavor of Mexico in Little Village \n\n\nCome celebrate where the culture lives\, the food is authentic\, and every dish tells a story. From family-owned taquerías to longtime neighborhood restaurants\, Little Village is where Chicago comes for the real Mexican food. \n\n\nSupport local. Eat authentic. Celebrate community.\n\n\n Bring your friends\, your appetite\, and your love for culture — and spend Cinco de Mayo in Little Village.\n\n\nFor local restaurants\nhttps://visitlittlevillage.com/#cinco
URL:https://littlevillagechamber.org/calendar/cinco-de-mayo-taco-tuesday-in-little-village/
LOCATION:Little Village Chamber of Commerce Office\, 3610 W. 26th Street\, 2nd Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blanca Soto":MAILTO:blanca@litllevillagechamber.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260711T080451
CREATED:20240325T180140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T163740Z
UID:10000203-1714741200-1714744800@littlevillagechamber.org
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn - PTO & Paid Sick Leave Ordinance with DYKEMA
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Abad Lopez Dykema will inform small business owners on the new PTO & Paid Sick Leave Ordinance.
URL:https://littlevillagechamber.org/calendar/neighborhood-opportunity-fund-workshop-7/
LOCATION:Dykema & Gossett LLC\, 3141 W. 26th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T090000
DTSTAMP:20260711T080451
CREATED:20240325T175756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T180104Z
UID:10000202-1714633200-1714640400@littlevillagechamber.org
SUMMARY:Breakfast - Panel Discussion - Chase Bank - El Siguiente Nivel de su Negocio
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Alejandra Faro\, business advisor from Chase Bank will present an informative bilingual workshop on leveling up your business.
URL:https://littlevillagechamber.org/calendar/neighborhood-opportunity-fund-workshop-6/
LOCATION:Chase Bank\, 3331 W. 26th St.\, Chicago\, 60623
CATEGORIES:Small Business Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T150000
DTSTAMP:20260711T080451
CREATED:20240325T175256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T175710Z
UID:10000201-1714572000-1714575600@littlevillagechamber.org
SUMMARY:Marketing ROX- Utilizando las redes sociales para promover su negocio
DESCRIPTION:Roxy Delgado de Marketing Rox presentará el taller informativo sobre Redes Social. \nDesde pequeñas empresas hasta corporaciones\, entender cómo utilizar las redes sociales puede marcar la diferencia en la visibilidad\, el compromiso y el crecimiento de su negocio. E \nn este taller exploraremos las últimas tendencias y herramientas que le pueden ayudar a sobresalir en un mercado cada vez más competitivo.
URL:https://littlevillagechamber.org/calendar/neighborhood-opportunity-fund-workshop-5/
LOCATION:Marketing Rox\, 3010 S. Kedzie Ave.\, Chicago\, 60623
CATEGORIES:Small Business Week
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarai Guerrero":MAILTO:Sarai@littlevillagechmaber.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T130000
DTSTAMP:20260711T080451
CREATED:20240325T174951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T175222Z
UID:10000199-1714564800-1714568400@littlevillagechamber.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Workshops: Serna Legal Services\, Commercial Lease Agreements
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Noeli Serna from Serna Legal Services will present an informative workshop on Commercial Lease Agreements. \nSerna Legal Services strives to provide skilled\, diligent and ethical corporate legal services in English and Spanish to businesses and entrepreneurs.
URL:https://littlevillagechamber.org/calendar/neighborhood-opportunity-fund-workshop-4/
LOCATION:Serna Legal Services\, 3960 West 26th St\, Chicago\, 60623
CATEGORIES:Small Business Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T193000
DTSTAMP:20260711T080451
CREATED:20240325T174646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T164046Z
UID:10000200-1714494600-1714505400@littlevillagechamber.org
SUMMARY:CIBC Merchant Walk/Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the CIBC Merchant Walk. \nThe Merchant Walk will walk down the 26th Street Corridor and include stops to local small businesses where attendees will explore and get to hear from business owners\, from the corridor\, on their business and its history. Following the walk\, CIBC will host a networking mixer. \nThis event is free!
URL:https://littlevillagechamber.org/calendar/spring-mixer-little-village-chamber-of-commerce/
LOCATION:Mi Tierra Restaurant\, 2528 S. Kedzie Ave\, Chicago\, 60623
CATEGORIES:Small Business Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240429T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240429T190000
DTSTAMP:20260711T080451
CREATED:20240325T180524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T180719Z
UID:10000205-1714410000-1714417200@littlevillagechamber.org
SUMMARY:- Spring Mixer- Little Village Chamber of Commerce
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on our 2024 Spring Mixer. \nJoin us at Mi Tierra Restaurant as we welcome Spring and kick off our Small Business Week. \nNetwork\, connect with other LVCC members and enjoy cocktails and delicious appetizers.
URL:https://littlevillagechamber.org/calendar/neighborhood-opportunity-fund-workshop-8/
LOCATION:Mi Tierra Restaurant\, 2528 S. Kedzie Ave\, Chicago\, 60623
CATEGORIES:Small Business Week
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarai Guerrero":MAILTO:Sarai@littlevillagechmaber.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260711T080451
CREATED:20240325T172921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T172922Z
UID:10000198-1714384800-1714392000@littlevillagechamber.org
SUMMARY:Neighborhood Opportunity Fund Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the City of Chicago’s Neighborhood Opportunity Fund Program
URL:https://littlevillagechamber.org/calendar/neighborhood-opportunity-fund-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business Week
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