Eventos

This Taco Tuesday - Cinco de Mayo, skip the chains — experience the real flavor of Mexico in Little Village Come 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. Support […]

Leveraging a full suite of services—including treasury management, lending, and operational accounts—to foster deeper bank-business partnerships Who should attend: Owners 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  

Learn how to get your Little Village business online, attract visitors, and promote your local events—at no cost. Who should attend: Local Business owners Restaurants Owners Organizations Reps Event organizers What You'll do: Create your free business page Add photos, contact info & social media Post events on the community calendar. Why It Matters: Get […]

Stop falling behind on your books—learn how to manage your finances, prepare for taxes, and build a stronger, more profitable business. Who Should Attend: Companies preparing their financial systems Business owners preparing for taxes Owners learning to track income/expenses Entrepreneurs learning to manage money What You’ll Do: Learn a simple framework to track money Identify […]

Ensuring a Successful Transition Key steps for a smooth and effective business exit, necessary if you are: Selling to a Third Party. Planning a Family Succession: Passing the business to children or family members. Considering a Management/Employee Buyout (MBO/ESOP) Doing an Orderly Liquidation: Closing the business and selling off assets, typically a last resort. Agenda […]

By Arise Chicago Educational and Informational Information for Immigrant Workers and Employees Learn 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. Participants […]

An overview of the top digital small business tools No tech experience required—Learn the essential toolsto manage your business, save time, and attract more customers This 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, […]

Artisan and not-for-profit vendors - food vendors Not-for-profits and artisan vendor workshop will be held 11 am -12 pm. The food vendor workshop will be held from 12 pm – 3 pm. Workshop Objectives Understand participation requirements for Riot Fest 2026 and similar large-scale events Learn key industry updates including equipment needs, food safety, staffing, […]