We would like to thank the approximately 200 business owners and professionals who attended our Fundraiser at the Aqua Tower.
The venue was perfect and Dr. Sandy Goldberg, our emcee, was fantastic. We would like to thank State Representatives Karen May and LaShawn Ford for joining us and for their support of small and mid-market businesses.
Mike Cavanaugh, Rep. Karen May, Rep. LaShawn Ford, Elliot Richardson
Our Happy Hour will be held at Therapuetic Kneads, in Highland Park, on July 21st. Our educational forum will be held at 20 South Clark on July 28th at 8:00am. More details will be provided on each of these events shortly.
The SBAC has many exciting events planned for July. Along with our almost daily breakfasts, we are gearing up for July's Happy Hour and educational forum.
SBAC Second Annual Golf Outing
Join SBAC members for a great day of golf, lunch and a cocktail reception at the Highland Park Country Club on August 18th. Our shotgun start will begin at 12:30pm. Of course, there will be fantastic prizes for the longest drive, closest to the pin and other contest winners. You can also expect some additional surprises on the course. We would like to thank our early hole sponsors for their support of the SBAC and the outing. They are:
In the event you are interested in being a sponsor of the golf outing, please contact Blanca Campos at blanca@sbacil.org or (847)990-7909. Meet some great folks, enjoy a day of golf and support small business all at the same time. We hope to see you on August 18th.
The Business Event
Join thousands of business owners and other professionals at "The Business Event" on August 25th. Organized by Jewish B2B Networking and the SBAC, this event is expected to draw thousands of attendees, hundred of exhibitors, legislators and business experts.
"The Business Event" will provide business owners the opportunity to meet one another, discuss business and gain visiblity. Attendees will also have the opportunity to gain practical advice from a series a fantastic speakers. Some of our speakers:
David Snyder - Publisher of Crain's Chicago Business
Steve Bernas - President of the Better Business Bureau
Rep. Jan Schakowsky - U.S. Representative (IL-9)
This Business Expo will be held at the Holiday Inn, at 5300 W. Touhy Ave., in Skokie, IL. You can register and reserve vendor tables for The Business Event at www.TheBusinessEvent.com.
July Educational Forum - Growing Smart
Most business owners want their businesses to flourish and grow. However, expanding businesses face many challenges which, if not properly managed, can be debilitating. Join our expert panel on July 28th for a discussion about how expanding businesses can properly build-out their infrastrature, train their staff and market their services. Here is the agenda for the forum:
Agenda:
8 - 8:30am Breakfast and Networking
8:30 - 8:35am Panelist Introductions
8:35 - 9:45am Panelists Presentations
9:45 - 10:15am Open Q&A Between Audience and Panelists
