Tag Archives: Business
We’ve Partnered with the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce
August 8th - BY Alan Salganik
We're very excited to announce our partnership with the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce! Through the combined efforts of the great team at the Chamber of Commerce and FunderHut, we hope to make a difference in the community and the lives of its' inhabitants. They serve as a vital member of the Rogers Park business community by providing access to knowledge, resources, and k
CSW: Reasons to Buy Local [Infographic]
May 29th - BY Dan
Community Story of the Week: 5/29/2013 This week we wanted to provide you with some of the economics behind buying local. The benefits of buying local outweigh buying from big box retailers. When spending $100 at a small local business vs. a large big box retailer, approximately three times the money stays within the local community!
8 Ways Crowdfunding Can Help Entrepreneurs
May 10th - BY Dan
You have a dream. A goal. A vision. A labor of love. You have the tenacity to see it through, attract the right team of people to make it happen and the emotional support of those around you. The only thing you don’t have is the bank account, to finance your payroll, your supplies and the macaroni and cheese you’re happy to eat while you’re building your dream.
Crowdfunding Makes “Bear-y” Good Sense for Women and Minority Suppliers
April 29th - BY Dan
Crowdfunding is accelerating at an unprecedented rate and impacting government policy, informing enterprise innovation, and changing the role of financial institutions around the world. In cooperation with the 46th Annual Chicago Business Opportunity Fair, the Chicago MBDA Business Center hosted an insightful, introductory discussion of crowdfunding to raise the consciousness and understanding of the topic for minority business owners.
