Chicago Public Library Business Resources Open House

On September 15, the Chicago Public Library will be hosting a Small Business Resources Open House at the Harold Washington Library Center. Information about the Open House is included below, plus other upcoming events at the library for small business owners and entrepreneurs.

• Small Business Resources from the Chicago Public Library. Thursday, Sept 15, 11:00-1:00pm, 4^th floor Business Department.
  • Business Librarians will be on hand to showcase all the Library has to offer small businesses including: Sample Business Plans, Access to Online Resources, One-On-One Consultation with a Librarian and much, much more!

The Chicago Public Library will also be hosting a number of additional programs aimed at entrepreneurs and small business owners.

• Small Business Resources from the Chicago Public Library presented in Spanish. Saturday, Sept 24, 10:30-12:30, 4^th floor Electronic resource Center.  Registration is required

• Financial Strategies for Your Business,  Video Theater, Lower Level, Tuesday. Sept. 27, 4:00-5:30pm

• Starting a Business in Illinois,Video Theater, Lower Level,Tuesday. November 15, 4:00-5:30pm.

The programs listed above take place at the Harold Washington Library Center, Business Science Technology Division at 400 S. State St.  Please call (312) 747-4400 for more details. 
 
The Chicago Public Library will also be participating in a number of citywide small business resource fairs.  These are great opportunities for small business owners or potential entrepreneurs to talk with various agencies and organizations to learn more about available resources and programs.  These fairs are free and open to the public. 

• City Treasurer’s Small Business Expo, Friday Oct 7, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at the UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Road.

For more information:
http://www.chicagocitytreasurer.com/smallBusinessExpo/smallBusinessExpo.htm
 
 

• City of Chicago Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Office’s Business Works Seminar.  Thursday Sept. 18 from 5:30-9:00 pm at Wright College, 4300 N. Narragansett

For more information:
http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/free_business_workseventsfor2011announced.html