Program South Side Business Development Internship Program Support local businesses through paid internships focused on strategy, operations, and growth.
Event Polsky Exchange Capital Series – CIBC Bank April 11, 2023 Speaker: Sterling Neely, Community Development Specialist II, CIBC Bank. CIBC Bank offers simplified products, transparent terms and a dedicated team so that you can spend more time on your business and...
Event Polsky Exchange Capital Series – Drive Capital April 18, 2023 Speaker: Landon W. Campbell, Chicago General Manager, Drive Capital. Drive Capital is a venture capital firm in Columbus that invests in world-class founders building the next generation of market-defining companies. This...
Event Polsky Exchange Capital Series – Momentus Capital April 25, 2023 Speaker: Yi Wei, Senior Director, Capital Deployment Initiatives, Momentus Capital. Momentus Capital is a non-profit organization that builds inclusive and equitable communities by providing people access to the capital and opportunities...
Event Polsky Exchange Capital Series – CAST US: A Cleveland Avenue Fund May 2, 2023 Speaker: Bernita Johnson Gabriel, Director, Strategic Relationships, CAST US – A Cleveland Avenue Fund. CAST US is a $70 million initiative that will bridge the capital and resource gap impacting Black,...
Event Polsky Exchange Capital Series – LISC Chicago May 9, 2023 Speaker: Marcus Yancey, Economic Development & Special Projects Officer, LISC. LISC Chicago provides technical assistance, capital, and contracting opportunities to small businesses across the city of Chicago. This series features presentations...
Event Polsky Exchange Capital Series – BMO Harris Bank May 16, 2023 Speaker: Ronald Milsap, Director, BMO Harris Bank. BMO is the 8th largest bank in North America by assets. They provide personal and commercial banking, global markets, and investment banking services to...
Event Polsky Exchange Capital Series – JP Morgan Chase May 23, 2023 Speaker: Savannah Boren, Senior Business Consultant, JPMorgan Chase – Minority Entrepreneur Initiative. JP Morgan Chase’s Minority Entreprenur Initiative supports business owners in growing their businesses through accessible education, coaching, and banking...
Event Polsky Exchange Capital Series – PNC Bank May 30, 2023 Speaker: John C Thrasher, VP of Relationship Manager Minority Business Development, PNC Bank. PNC Bank offers a wide range of personal banking services including checking and savings accounts, credit cards, mortgage...
Event Polsky Exchange Capital Series – Hyde Park Bank/Beverly Bank (Wintrust) June 20, 2023 Speaker: Jason Swan, Assistant Vice President & Relationship Manager, Hyde Park Bank/Beverly Bank (Wintrust). Beverly Bank & Trust provides Illinois with the resources of a big bank while maintaining the personalized...
Event Polsky Exchange Capital Series – Founders First Capital Partners June 27, 2023 Speaker: Song Chae, Regional Development Manager, Founders First Capital Partners. Founders First Capital Partners provides revenue-based funding, term loans and advisory services to service-based small businesses located outside of major capital...
Event Build and Launch Accelerator Demo Day August 31, 2023 This event will showcase teams participating in the University of Chicago’s Build and Launch Accelerators. The Polsky Build and Launch Accelerators give student teams the opportunity to work intensively and...
