Center for Changing Lives’ Calendar
Our free events and workshops are happening all year long! Check them out and register!
Worker Cooperatives:Shared Ownership, Shared Success
Explore the benefits of collective decision-making and how worker cooperatives can drive both individual and entrepreneurial success.
See you on Monday, October 21st, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Virtually
Contact us for more information at frontdesk@cclconnect.org or call 773-342-6210.
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South Side Small Business Resource Fair
Join CCL and Claretian Associates for a Small Business Resource Fair on the South Side of Chicago! Connect to resources for your entrepreneurial dream. Gain insights from breakout sessions on Digital Solutions, Access to Capital, Personal Credit & Credit Enhancement Tools, Excel for Small Business Owners, Worker Cooperatives, Street Vendor Licensing, and more.
See you on Thursday, September 5th, at 10 a.m. at Claretian Associates - SALUD center
3039 East 91st Street, Chicago, IL, 60617
Contact us for more information at frontdesk@cclconnect.org or call 773-342-6210.
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Digital Skills for Small Biz Owners (Copy)
Learn how to use free and affordable online digital resources to improve customer experience and reduce business costs in this 6-week cohort-based course. Get connected to other small business owners and learn from their expertise and experience!
Sign up before September 11th for our next English-language cohort!
Join us at our main office in Logan Square or Virtually.
Contact us for more information at frontdesk@cclconnect.org or call 773-342-6210.
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CCL x Wintrust Bank: Fullerton/Milwaukee SBIF Info. Session
Join a session on the Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) for the Fullerton/Milwaukee TIF district, with support from Wintrust Bank.
Learn how the SBIF can grant 30% to 90% of building improvement costs with no repayment required.
See you on Friday, August 16th, 12:30 PM at Wintrust Bank - Logan Square Branch, 2814 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Contact us for more information at frontdesk@cclconnect.org or call 773-342-6210.
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Small Business Speaker Series: ChiCommons
Join CCL and ChiCommons Cooperative for an interactive conversation. From its inception and founding principles to its day-to-day operations and decision-making processes.
See you on Monday, July 15th, 6 pm, virtually!
Contact us for more information at frontdesk@cclconnect.org or call 773-342-6210.
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Navegando el movimiento de tu efectivo
Explora los conceptos básicos del flujo de efectivo, enfocándote en formas de asegurarte de recibir más dinero, gastar menos en salidas y usar tu efectivo de manera inteligente para ganar aún más dinero.
Acompáñanos el viernes 14 de junio, 3pm-4pm, En persona: 1955 N. St. Louis Ave, #101 o Virtual
Para más información escríbenos al frontdesk@cclconnect.org o llama al 773-342-6210.
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Navigating Your Cash Flow
Explore the basics of cash flow, focusing on ways to make sure you get more money coming in, spend less going out, and use your cash wisely to make even more money.
See you on Wednesday June 12th, 3pm-4pm, virtually!
Contact us for more information at frontdesk@cclconnect.org or call 773-342-6210.
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Worker-Owned Cooperatives 101
Join CCL and the Camila Foundation to learn about a worker-focused entrepreneurship model that moves away from corporate structures and empowers communities to create their own businesses together.
Join us on May 1st, virtually from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Contact us for more information at frontdesk@cclconnect.org or call 773-342-6210.
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Generative AI for Small Business Owners
Find out how AI tools can help small businesses by automating mundane tasks, such as analyzing data to drive customer loyalty and identifying growth areas.
April 24th at 12 noon, in person at our Logan Square office or virtual
Contact us for more information at frontdesk@cclconnect.org or call 773-342-6210.
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Worker Cooperative Business Entity
Join CCL for a conversation about about Worker Cooperatives as a legal business entity (LLC and LWCA under Illinois state business law). Learn about the purpose of limited worker cooperative association and legal considerations.
Join us on April 15th, virtually from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Contact us for more information at frontdesk@cclconnect.org or call 773-342-6210.
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Small Business Tax Workshop Series
Have questions about federal taxes for your new small business? Join us for this 4-week series to support you small business!
Join us virtually for this 4-week series on
March 6th: Federal Taxes and Your New Business
March 13th: Schedule C and Other Small Business Taxes
March 20th: Federal Taxes When Hiring Employees or Independent Contractors
March 27th: Hiring People Who Live in the U.S. Who Aren’t Citizens
Contact us for more information at frontdesk@cclconnect.org or call 773-342-6210.
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Small Business Tax Workshop Series
Have questions about federal taxes for your new small business? Join us for this 4-week series to support you small business!
Join us virtually for this 4-week series on
March 6th: Federal Taxes and Your New Business
March 13th: Schedule C and Other Small Business Taxes
March 20th: Federal Taxes When Hiring Employees or Independent Contractors
March 27th: Hiring People Who Live in the U.S. Who Aren’t Citizens
Contact us for more information at frontdesk@cclconnect.org or call 773-342-6210.
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Digital Skills for Small Biz Owners
Learn how to use free and affordable online digital resources to improve customer experience and reduce business costs in this 6-week cohort-based course.
Sign up before March 8th!
Join us on Wednesday at our main office in Logan Square or Virtually.
Contact us for more information at frontdesk@cclconnect.org or call 773-342-6210.
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Improving Profits By Reducing Expenses for your Small Biz
Learn how reduced expenses can equal greater profits for your business. In this session, we will cover practical strategies to reduce costs in your business, powerful information to optimize operational expenses, and actionable insights to impact your bottom line.
Join us on Tuesday, January 30th at 6pm at our main office in Logan Square or Virtually.
Contact us for more information at frontdesk@cclconnect.org or call 773-342-6210.
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Digital Skills for Small Biz Owners
Learn how to use free and affordable online digital resources to improve customer experience and reduce business costs in this 6-week cohort-based course.
Sign up before January 15th!
Join us on Wednesday at our main office in Logan Square or Virtually.
Contact us for more information at frontdesk@cclconnect.org or call 773-342-6210.
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Business Plan Support
Boost your small business journey and create your business plan!
Have you faced challenges while creating a business plan? Have all kinds of questions about the process? Attend this monthly event dedicated to answering all of your questions.
Get free 1-1 time with a small business coach!
Join us on Wednesday, December 6th 12:00-1:00 p.m. at our main office in Logan Square or Virtually.
Contact us for more information at frontdesk@cclconnect.org or call 773-342-6210.
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