Kennedy-King College, 740 West 63rd Street – U Building

Admission: FREE

This event is being hosted by the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP. The Expo will feature an opportunity to connect with industry experts and government agencies in the exhibitor hall, educational workshops presented by local business service organizations, an inspiring keynote address, and a networking hour to meet with other current and aspiring business owners. The keynote speaker will be Chrishon Lampley, founder of Love Cork Screw, an award-winning wine brand. The workshops will include: “The Power of Capital” by Chase Bank – Minority Entrepreneur Program; “Entrepreneurial Support: Where to Find it and How to Make it Work for You” by the Greater Southwest Development Corporation; and “Marketing in the 21st Century” by SCORE Chicago. The Chicago Small Business Expo is free, but registration is required. To register please visit www.chicago.gov/bizexpo. For more information contact the BACP office at bacpoutreach@cityofchicago.org or call 312-744-2086.