Unlocking Opportunities To Grow Your Business (In-Person) REGISTER Do you want to expand your business in 2025? Would you like to expand your staff? Wanting to secure new equipment or space? Need financing to increase your inventory? Want funding to develop your technology? Join us to learn about how to leverage access to capital to […]

Reimagining Success: Leveraging AI To Transform Your Business (Virtual) REGISTER Feeling stretched thin in your business? Discover how AI can help you reclaim your time, energy, and money by streamlining operations, automating tasks, and enhancing decision-making. In this session, we’ll explore practical AI tools that can boost your productivity and transform the way you work, […]

Vision Board Party (In-Person) REGISTER Join Chicago Connects in January for a Vision Board Party. This event is a fantastic opportunity to set clear intentions and goals for your personal and professional journey in the year ahead. Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, unleash your creativity and leave feeling inspired and motivated. Let’s envision a future of […]

Empower Your Business: Learn To Pitch With Confidence - Session 1 REGISTER We are excited to announce a special educational session presented by Wells Fargo in partnership with the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). This virtual event is designed to empower female entrepreneurs with the confidence and tools to effectively pitch their businesses. […]

Maximizing Your NAWBO Chicago Membership (Virtual) REGISTER NAWBO Chicago President Angie Noll will speak about all the opportunities NAWBO Chicago provides to its members. Register for the first West/South Connects of the new year and learn how to maximize your involvement and hear about some exciting events scheduled in 2025.

Empowering Communities Through Strategic Nonprofit Partnerships (Hybrid) REGISTER Theresa Scott will share her extensive experience in forging alliances with various community stakeholders, from local businesses to governmental agencies, to amplify the impact of nonprofit initiatives. Attendees will learn practical strategies for identifying potential partners, aligning organizational missions and leveraging these relationships to maximize community benefits. […]