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We’re just 9️⃣ days away from the 2nd Annual Latin@ Economic Summit - Rising Together: Empowering and Sharing the Future Strategically! 🚀 Why Attend? 🎧 Bilingual Event: Enjoy simultaneous translations in English and Spanish. 📖 Tangible Resources: Connect with business support and funding opportunities. 🤝 Networking: Expand your social capital by meeting other business owners and professionals. 👩💻 Onsite Technical Assistance: Sign up for a free short one-on-one business consultation. 📸 Professional Headshots: Get a free professional headshot, courtesy of United Credit Union. 🥗 Free Lunch: Enjoy a complimentary meal while you network and learn. ➕ And Much More! Event Details: 📅 Thursday, July 18, 2024 🕣 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM 📍 Malcolm X College | 1900 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612 Register Now! 🔗 English Registration Link: https://bit.ly/45nTWYq 🔗 Spanish Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3RuucE1 Help us hit our goal of 400-500 attendees to showcase the strength and impact of Latin@ businesses in Illinois! Invite your network of business owners or tag them on social media. Together, we are stronger and paving the way to a brighter future for Latin@ businesses in Illinois. See you at the summit! Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Diana Alfaro #ILSupportLatinoBiz #ILLatinxSummit #ILLatinoEconomicPower

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the 2024 Grow Your Business Supplier & Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Small Business Expo! Your presence and participation made this event a tremendous success. 🎉 Special thanks to: 📝 Planning Committee: Linda Del Bosque Cindy Patino Rebecca Garcia Davila Isabel Meléndez Grace S Castillo Vanessa Ferniza Joanna Espinosa 🎤 Speakers: Keynote: Cesar Orozco, Assistant Comptroller, Illinois State Comptroller Moderator: Paulina Roe, The Fred Show 💼 Panelists: Robert Aguilar, Cabrera Capital Markets MWRD Commissioner Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda, MWRD JuanPablo Prieto, Chicago Transit Authority Julisa Sanchez, Waterman Bank Yuri M. Birg, Birg Law John Davila, AIF®, TWG Wealth Planning Cook County Government Procurement Office 🤝 Sponsors: Chicago Transit Authority MWRD of Greater Chicago PACE Nicor Gas Cabrera Capital Northeastern Illinois University Therapy Vibes Chicago Waterman Bank Specialty Consulting, Inc. Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) Northwest Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Cook County Government State of Illinois Commission on Equity & Inclusion Illinois State Comptroller Illinois Tollway McCormick American Family Insurance Salazer Agency Birg Law RealProz Beau Chateau Gift Design By: Plume and Script ❤️ Your dedication and support are invaluable, and we look forward to continuing this journey of growth and empowerment with all next year! Chicago Latina Magazine

🎆 July Small Business Grant & Funding Opportunities 🎆 📣 As we step into a new month, I am excited to share fresh opportunities for the small business community. This July, there are numerous grant and funding opportunities available to support your growth and success. Accion Opportunity Fund | FedEx 📶 FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab 💵 $5,000 ✅ Designed to help diverse small business owners, primarily women and people of color, who are looking to develop or expand their e-commerce operations as they continue to adapt their business models in the wake of COVID-19. 📅 July 1 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gywG28ha Elevate Together | United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) | Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 🚀 Elevate Together Grant 💵 $5-$10k ✅ Must be a small business within 5 or fewer full-time employees, have an LLC, be a majority Black or Hispanic-owned business, in operations for at least 9 months from the date you complete form, business located in Chicago, & submit a 60-second pitch video. 📅 July 5 🔗 https://shorturl.at/HoygF Start.Pivot.Grow 🌱 Q2 Micro Grant 💵 $2,500 ✅ Must be in biz for at least 2yrs, have annual rev of $50k or more, & 1-5 employees, including owner. 📅 July 8 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gYbE9xCU AT&T 🚺 She's Connected 💵 $50k + 1yr services ✅ Woman-owned small biz with < 50 employees in the U.S. 📅 July 10 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gGimyr-w HoneyBook 📸 Breakthrough Grant 💵 $25,000 ✅ Designed to empower early-stage marketing & creative consultants with the tools, resources, & invaluable mentorship they need to scale their biz. By the end of the yr, 10 winners will be awarded. 📅 July 16 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gsVkbuDN The Female Founder Collective | FounderMade 💄 Innovation Giveaway 💵 $10,000 ✅ Open to all 51% women-owned product based businesses in the food, beverage, wellness, and beauty industries. 📅 July 19 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gDU6_GVY NAACP | Bacardi 🍾 Backing the B.A.R. 💵 Over $350k in grants, education, and support ✅ Open to 51% black-owned bars, restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, liquor stores, and small businesses in the process of applying for a liquor license. 📅 July 30 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gUaFpq_A WomensNet 🐾 Women Owned Animal Services Grant 💵 $10,000 ✅ Eligible Subcategories: Animal Rescue, Veterinarian, Dog Walker, Animal Shelter, Pet Groomer & Stylist, Pet Supplies/Food, Pet Boarding, Wildlife Services, Animal Trainer 📅 July 31 🔗 https://shorturl.at/fi6xg Cadence Cash Equal Access Fund 🤝 Cash Thrive Grant 💵 $5,000 ✅ Biz must have a demonstrated impact on its community: creating jobs, innovating new products, or making products and services more accessible. Biz operating for at least 1 yr, generating revenue greater than $35k/yr, directly impacting underrepresented communities. 📅 July 31 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d4aNDvQE Please share with your network of business owners! #SmallBusinessGrants #SmallBusinessResources #GrantOpportunities

Join us tomorrow at Chicago Latina Magazine’s 2024 Annual DEI & Small Business Expo at the beautiful Beau Chateau venue from 6-10pm. This year’s topic: 🚀 How to Grow & Sustain Your Business to Build Generational Wealth 🚀 This is a crucial conversation, especially for Minority and Latino/a entrepreneurs who are paving the way for economic empowerment in our communities. We’ll explore strategies and share insights on growing and sustaining businesses that can generate long-term wealth. Thank you to our event sponsors and community partners! 🤝 Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) Cook County Government Susana A. Mendoza - Illinois Comptroller Northwest Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Illinois Tollway Chicago Transit Authority Chicago Transit Authority Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Waterman Bank Nicor Gas MPEA Cabrera Capital Markets 🎤 Paulina Roe Register Here: 🔗 https://shorturl.at/X6K3v #DEI #SmallBusinessResources #Networking

🌟 Rising Together: Empowering and Shaping the Future Strategically 🌟 The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, through its OMEE Latinx Business Colectivo, cordially invite you to the 2nd Annual Latina/o Economic Summit on Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Chicago! This free, in person, bilingual event is a golden opportunity for business owners and entrepreneurs aiming to elevate their business ventures. Enjoy a day filled with: 🤝 Building and sustaining business networks 💼 Matchmaking for business funding 📜 Support on navigating certifications ...and much more! Don’t miss out on this chance to connect, learn, and grow. Lunch is included and parking is available on site. We look forward to seeing you there! Register Here: 🔗 https://bit.ly/45nTWYq Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) BMO U.S. Center for Changing Lives Chicago Latina Magazine The Southwest Collective Sunshine Enterprises United Credit Union #ILSupportLatinoBiz #ILLatinxSummit #ILLatinoEconomicPower

🌟 Join Our Team! 🌟 Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) is seeking a dynamic Membership & Events Coordinator! If you are passionate about fostering community, driving engagement, and coordinating impactful events, this is the opportunity for you. Position: Membership & Events Coordinator Salary: $62,000 - $68,000 per year Location: Hybrid in Chicago, IL 60661 🔗 Send your resume, cover letter, and three professional references to jobs@haciaworks.org. Subject line: "Membership & Events Coordinator - [Your Name]". 📧 DM me if you’re interested, let’s talk! #JobOpportunity #MembershipManagement #JoinOurTeam

The Membership Team at Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) extends a warm welcome to 22 new members this month!

Yesterday's Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) Developers Panel Discussion was a huge success! 🚀 Our monthly membership meeting featured insightful discussions from industry leaders, fostering future collaborations. Thank you to all our amazing panelists and members for your participation and contributions! 🤝 WELCOME new members, I look forward to delivering a successful onboarding experience! #HACIA #DevelopersPanel #ConstructionIndustry