Aug
27
12:30 PM12:30

Record Keeping for your Business

Join us for a lunch-and-learn session. RSVP to mguz@wintrust.com

This training will:

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Wintrust Bank Mayfair

4343 N. Elston Ave. | Chicago

LUNCH WILL BE SERVED

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 | 12:30 PM

RSVP by August 25 to Marcin Guz at mguz@wintrust.com

Explain the concept of record-keeping and its importance to small businesses

• Identify record keeping practices, rules, and tools

commonly available to small businesses

• Explain how record-keeping practices, rules, and tools work

• Identify benefits a small business derives from proper record keeping

• Explain record-keeping basics for a small business

• Identify software products available for small business record keeping

 

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Sep
10
12:30 PM12:30

Planning a Healthy Business

Wintrust Bank Mayfair

4343 N. Elston Ave. | Chicago

LUNCH WILL BE SERVED

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 | 12:30 PM

FREE MONEY SMART CLASS

“PLANNING FOR A HEALTHY BUSINESS”

• Explain how an evolving planning process can help you make key decisions as business owners.

• Describe how to convert a vague idea into a resource plan.

• Explain the importance of a healthy personal credit score and healthy relationships with lenders.

• Describe how a business plan helps motivate stakeholders to understand and support your business ideas.

• Explain the benefits of creating a day-to-day action plan for running a small business.

WHAT IS MONEY SMART? Money Smart for Small Business is a new instructor-led training curriculum developed jointly by the FDIC and the U.S. Small Business Administration. The 13 modules in the curriculum provide introductory business training for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs on starting and growing a business.

4343 N. Elston Ave. | Chicago, IL 60641

773-267-2700 | www.wintrustbank.com

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Mar
6
12:00 PM12:00

Spring Women in Business Luncheon

Purchase Tickets Here
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2024 Northwest Side Holiday Trolley - ALL ABOARD
Dec
7
3:00 PM15:00

2024 Northwest Side Holiday Trolley - ALL ABOARD

4 Start Locations:
Gale Street Inn: 4914 N Milwaukee Ave.
Eris Brewery & Cider House 4240 W. Irving Park
Pope Francis Global Academy Mistletoe Market 6143 W. Irving Park
AponteART Gallery 5504 W. Lawrence


We are making it easier than ever to #livelifelocally this holiday season!

On Saturday December 7th, four trolleys will travel a route through Jefferson Park, Portage Park, 6 Corners, and Irving-Austin stopping at participating local businesses. You can ride the trolley and swing into local businesses to take advantage of their deals and sales.

There are approximately 13 planned stops on the Trolley route. The trolley will hit each stop every 15-20 minutes. You can pick up the trolley at any of the stops at any time during the event. And the ride is FREE! We just want you to support local business in your community.

In addition to all the opportunities to shop, there will be stops with live music, giveaways, carolers, and more!

So many local businesses have amazing deals to offer for this event, trust us you DON'T want to miss out on the first ever Northwest Side Trolley Ride!

IMPORTANT NOTE

The last loop around all of the businesses will be at approximately 5pm. If you drove to the event, this would be your last opportunity to get back to your car. No special arrangements will be made to get you back to the area in which your car was parked.

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Women in Business Luncheon
Sep
6
11:30 AM11:30

Women in Business Luncheon

Join us for a delightful afternoon at

Leona's Pizzeria & Restaurant

for our Fall Women in Business Luncheon! Network with fellow female entrepreneurs, share ideas, and enjoy delicious food in a cozy atmosphere. This event is a great opportunity to connect, inspire, and empower each other. Don't miss out on this fantastic gathering of like-minded women in business! Share Our Spare will be our featured business.

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