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May 2009
In This Issue
Lunch and Learn Series
May Workshop
Business Accelerator Project
Upcoming Events
New and Renewed LACC Members

Our Partners
 

SBA



 
 
 
 

Department of Planning and Development


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

US Census



Our Corporate Sponsors
 

 

Park National Bank


 

 
 
 
 
 
Northwestern Mutual
 
TACA
 

National City Bank 

  Procurement Opportunities

Small Business Resources

Common Business Profiles
LACC Programs and Services
 

Financial Form Templates

Useful Links


Newsletter Archive
 

LACC Office:
3512 W Fullerton Ave  
Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: 773-252-5211
Fax: 773-252-7065
Greetings! 
 
The LACC held it's first Presidents Breakfast Club of 2009 on Thursday, April 23rd and it was a great success. Thank you to our sponsor Aflac, our speakers and everyone that attended. Please join the LACC at the upcoming Lunch and Learn Series: How to do business with the Chicago Park District on May 20th.  
  
If you would like further information on any upcoming event or becoming a member please contact the LACC staff.  
 
 
Cordially,
 
Elio Montenegro

Chairman

 
Lunch and Learn Series:
 
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 
 
How to do Business with the Chicago Park District
Chicago Park District 
 
Want to learn how you can do business with the Chicago Park District. Join us for a luncheon where the Chicago Park District Purchasing Department will come out and speak on how you can work with them.
 
Time: 11:00 a.m.
 
Cost: Complimentary for LACC Members
          $10 for Non LACC Members 
 
Location: Infant Welfare Society*
                 3600 W. Fullerton Ave. 
                Chicago, IL 60647

*This is one block west of the Chamber, on the northwest corner of Central Park and Fullerton Ave. The entrance to the building is on the west side by the parking lot and the conference room is located on the first floor.

Reserve your seat to the workshop by calling
773-252-5211 or send email to
workshop@latinamericanchamberofcommerce.com
 
 
Sponsored by:
National City

May Workshop: 
 
Thursday, May 28, 2009
 
How to find federal contracts and How to get them?  
 
HACIA & LACC in collaboration with SBTRC
Presenter: PTAC
 
Have you ever ponder, what about opportunities within Federal agencies? If you are an MBE, WBE, or DBE in business for 1 to 5 years and want to learn the basics of how to find federal contracts and how to get them, this workshop is for you. Attend this workshop to learn about the resources available to search for bid opportunities within an array of Federal agencies.
 
Location:  Devry University
                  Student Academic Center Rm 223               
                 3300 N. Campbell Ave.
                 Chicago, IL 60618
 
Time:      2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 
Cost:      Complimentary
     
* Seats are limited - RSVP today!
 
Reserve your seat by calling at 773-252-5211
or send email to workshop@latinamericanchamberofcommerce.com
 
       LACC    
                             Great Lake Region-OSBDU
  
  
Step up your results with Business Accelerator 
 
 
There are still seats available for LACC members in the Business Accelerator Program. This complimentary program, offered by American Family Insurance, focuses on business growth strategies and related tools designed to turbo-charge your business. Taught by expert business coaches Bob Wright of the Wright Business Institute and Michelle Lanter Smith of Hi-Impact Marketing & Sales Solutions, this program will help small business owners generate more business, increase profitability and effectively manage their business--for today and for the future.

The coaching begins with a live Symposium in Chicago on Thursday, June 4th, and then goes virtual with regular teleconferences and curriculum delivered via the Internet.  Topics that will be covered include: Finance & Small Business Management, Operations & Growth Strategies, Marketing & Sales, Human Resources and Entrepreneurial Effectiveness. Each community will reunite at a Business Mixer in November for the announcement of the winner of Business Accelerator's Step It Up competition.

The Symposium, which runs from 9 am to 1 pm, will be held at the IBM Innovation Center at 71 S. Wacker, Chicago. The entire program is free, but symposium seating is limited so register today at AmFamBusinessAccelerator.com.

 
To view the flyer please click here!
 
Upcoming Events:
 
Thursday, June 4, 2009 
 
Business Accelerator Symposium
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
IBM Innovation Center
71 W. Wacker Drive
 Chicago, IL
Registration, Continental Breakfast and
Networking begin at 8:00 am
 
Seats are limited so please register at: http://www.amfambusinessaccelerator.com/

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Tuesday, June 23, 2009 
 
Business Loans 101 Workshop 
 
Would like to get a business loan but not sure what the requirements are and what you need. Please join us for this informational workshop on business loans we will be discussing the following topics:

·       What Banks Want to Know
·       5 C's of Credit
·       What To Bring To The Bank
·       SBA Loan
 
 
Presented by:  Kaley Keely, Business Banking Officer
                          
Location:  National City Bank-Basement Level*
                  2300 N. Western Ave                   
                  Chicago, IL 60647         
 
Time: 9:30 am    
   
Cost:  Complimentary Workshop
 
*Free Parking is available across the street         

Reserve your seat to the workshop by calling
773-252-5211 or send email to
workshop@latinamericanchamberofcommerce.com
 
Sponsored by:
 
National City  
 
 
Thanks to our New and Renewed Members
 
NEW MEMBERS
 
Maria Vazquez
P.O. Box 1123
Huntley, IL 60142
Email: maria@magiclanternstudios.com
Phone:847-669-0030
Printing, Mailing, Fulfillment, and Video Production
Maribel Montanez
1567 Elmhurst Rd.
Elk Grove, IL 60007 
Email: sales@mecor.net
Phone: 847-690-0777
Complete line of electrical, industrial, and janitorial supplies.
Gustavo Herrera
4903 W. Fullerton Ave.
Chicago, IL 60639
Email: gustavo@americanmetrobank.com
Phone: 773-769-6868
Bank providing personal, business, and commercial banking.

Valet Parking Authority
Carlos H. Vargas
2342 N. Damen
Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: 312-867-4911
Email: valetauthority@yahoo.com
Provide Valet Parking Services
 
  
RENEWED MEMBERS
 
Juan Juarez
1301 Pyott Rd, Suite 103.
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
Email: sales@stsorder.com
Phone: 847.658.2406
Provider of managed services and IT hardware procurement.

T.R. Communications
Tyrone Robinson
3029 East 91st St.
Chicago, IL 60617
Email: trobinson@ameritech.net
Phone: 773-933-6001
Installation of telephone systems, computer & cable, tv networks, & security camera intercom. 
Susanne Moncrieff
1332 N. Halsted Street, Suite 403
Chicago, IL 60642
Email: susanne@corporatemotivationinc.com
Phone: 312-867-7111
Full service promotional items.

E + D Concrete, Inc
Ricardo Perez
1322 Brentwood Pl.
Joliet, IL 60435 
Phone:708-932-7968
Email: perez.ricardo@yahoo.com
Concrete work such as foundation, ramps, sidewalk, etc

A Little Greener Landscaping
Jose Espinosa
411 Arlington Ave.
Elgin, IL 60120
Phone: 847-815-3196
Email: jesp_01@hotmail.com
Provide Landscaping work 
 
Hispanic Consulting Group
Elio Montenegro
Phone: 847-853-1107  
Email: elio@hispaniccg.com
Hispanic Marketing consulting firm