Upcoming Webinars July 2024
Tuesday
Tuesday
JULY 9
Employers of Creative Workers: Know Applicable Labor Laws
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Business Operations & Licensing
July 9th 2024
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Presented by Chicago Office of Labor Standards and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
Art is Labor. In this webinar, you will learn about labor laws that apply to you as an employer in Chicago. The overview will provide information on recent updates to Chicago’s labor laws including Minimum Wage, Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave, Fair Workweek, and Wage Theft. Additionally, there will be an overview of your responsibilities under the new Illinois Freelance Worker Protection Act (FWPA) which protects freelance workers and requires that written contracts be provided, timely payment of compensation, and access to recourse in the event of a violation of FWPA. Resources for your business and/or organization from the City of Chicago and additional organizational partners will also be shared. The webinar will conclude with a Q&A session.
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Wednesday
JULY 10
City Inspections - Ask Questions, Get Answers
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City Inspections
July 10th 2024
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Presented by the City of Chicago
The Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection, Department of Public Health, and the Department of Buildings will provide insight on how operate a compliant business in the City of Chicago. Topics covered will include how to prepare for inspections, building permits and sign display requirements, food inspection overview and necessary certificates, and zoning review procedures. Learn how to operate safely and avoid common setbacks.
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Friday
JULY 12
Access to Capital
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Finance Business Operations & Licensing
July 12th 2024
9:30 am to 11:00 am
Presented by Allies for Community Business (A4CB)
Allies for Community Business (A4CB) provides the capital, coaching, and connections entrepreneurs need to grow great businesses that create jobs and wealth in their communities. A4CB offers loans between $500 and $100,000 to early, emerging, and established businesses at fair prices. In addition, A4CB provides free coaching to anyone who wants to start or grow a business, and A4CB connects entrepreneurs to trusted partners that can help further. Join A4CB Manager of Community Lending Angel Casas to hear an overview of what is required to apply for a small business loan and details about A4CB’s business coaching service.
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Tuesday
JULY 16
Creative Workers: Know Your Worker Rights
Certificate Categories
Business Operations & Licensing
July 16th 2024
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Presented by Chicago Office of Labor Standards and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
Art is Labor. In this webinar, you will learn about labor laws that apply to you as a creative worker in Chicago. The overview will provide information on Chicago’s labor laws including Minimum Wage, Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave, Fair Workweek, and Wage Theft. Additionally, there will be an overview on the new Illinois Freelance Worker Protection Act (FWPA), which protects freelance workers and requires that written contracts be provided, timely payment of compensation, and access to recourse in the event of a violation of FWPA. Finally, you will learn about new resources and organizations that can support you as a creative worker. There will also be time to ask questions at a Q&A session.
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Wednesday
JULY 17
Property Assessment Basics
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Business Operations & Licensing Finance
July 17th 2024
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Presented by the Cook County Assessor’s Office
The Cook County Assessor’s office will present some basic information for business owners on property assessments and the property tax system, provide information on how to find information on commercial property assessments, share information on a recent policy change affecting commercial properties as well as provide information on how to appeal your assessment.
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Thursday
JULY 18
Empower Hour: Not Just Cookies
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Business Operations & Licensing Marketing
July 18th 2024
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
This month’s Empower Hour will feature BACP Chief Small Business Officer Lotika Pai with Johnathon Bush, Founder of Not Just Cookies
On the heels of World Youth Skills Day, which is July 15, we are pleased to have Johnathon Bush share his story of youth entrepreneurship. At the age of 13, Johnathon Bush started Not Just Cookies. As a young entrepreneur and passionate baker, NJC focused on providing delicious, quality baked goods the right way. This spirit of “baking hustle” carries on today and is what makes Not Just Cookies Wholesale Bakery a different kind of bakery. NTC donates leftover cookies to local churches and to the homeless. Additionally, they employ youth from Chicago's historically disinvested communities.
The candid conversation will cover the launch of the business, youth entrepreneurship, and community engagement. The webinar will end with a Q&A for attendees to ask questions.
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Friday
JULY 19
Capitalizing Your Small Business: Tips for Financial Success
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Business Operations & Licensing
July 19th 2024
9:30 am to 11:00 am
Presented by Women’s Business Development Center Associate Director Emma Westfall, M.B.A.
Is your business positioned to weather financial challenges, adapt to changing market conditions and take advantage of expansion opportunities? External capital may be a necessary tool. But what should every business owner know about preparing for accessing capital? This session is a must for any business owner hoping to acquire external capital such as grants, lines of credit, business credit cards and/or term loans. Attendees will gain foundational knowledge for navigating the capital landscape successfully. Join Women’s Business Development Center Associate Director Emma Westfall, M.B.A. for this insightful session!
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Tuesday
JULY 23
Empleadores de Trabajadores Creativos: Conozca las leyes laborales aplicables
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Business Operations & Licensing
July 23rd 2024
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Presentado por La Oficina de Normas Laborales de Chicago y el Departamento de Asuntos Culturales y Eventos Especiales de Chicago
El arte es trabajo. En este seminario web, usted aprenderá acerca de las leyes laborales que se aplican a usted como empleador en Chicago. La visión general proporcionará información sobre las recientes actualizaciones de las leyes laborales de Chicago incluyendo el Salario Mínimo, Tiempo Libre Pagado y Tiempo Pagado por Enfermedad, la Semana Laboral Justa y el Robo de Salario. Además, habrá una visión general de sus responsabilidades bajo la nueva Ley de Protección de Trabajadores Autónomos (freelancer) de Illinois (FWPA) cual protege a los trabajadores autónomos y requiere que se proporcionen contratos por escrito, el pago oportuno de la compensación, y el acceso a remedios en caso de violación de la FWPA. También se compartirán recursos para su empresa y/u organización de la ciudad de Chicago y otras organizaciones asociadas. El seminario web concluirá con una sesión de preguntas y respuestas.
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Tuesday
JULY 30
Trabajadores Creativos: Conozca sus derechos laborales
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Business Operations & Licensing
July 30th 2024
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Presentado por La Oficina de Normas Laborales de Chicago y el Departamento de Asuntos Culturales y Eventos Especiales de Chicago
El arte es trabajo. En este seminario web, usted aprenderá acerca de las leyes laborales que se aplican a usted como un trabajador creativo en Chicago. La visión general proporcionará información sobre las leyes laborales de Chicago incluyendo el Salario Mínimo, el Tiempo Libre Pagado y Tiempo Pagado por Enfermedad, la Semana Laboral Justa, y el Robo de Salario. Además, habrá una visión general sobre la nueva Ley de Protección del Trabajador Autónomo (freelancer) de Illinois (FWPA), cual protege a los trabajadores autónomos y requiere que se proporcionen contratos por escrito, el pago oportuno de la compensación, y el acceso a remedios en caso de violación de la FWPA. Por último, conocerá sobre nuevos recursos y organizaciones que pueden apoyarle como trabajador creativo. También habrá tiempo para hacer preguntas en una sesión de preguntas y respuestas.
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