News #SBDC Day Q&A: How Will the New Small Business Development Center at the Polsky Exchange Help Chicago’s South Side? SBDC Day, held this year on March 15, is an annual celebration of the nation’s 1,000 Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), a network of federally-funded sites that provide no-cost, one-one-on...
Event SBDC Round Table Talk – National Small Business Week May 1, 2024 This roundtable is for small business owners and entrepreneurs to have an interacting and engaging discussion focused on sharing experiences, insights, and best practices for business growth and success. To...
Event SBDC QuickBooks Workshop III June 29, 2024 Attend this no-cost in-person workshop on QuickBooks, an accounting software for small businesses. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve your bookkeeping skills, this workshop is for you....
Event SBDC: Starting a Business in Illinois October 3, 2024 Attend this no cost in-person workshop to learn the things you need to consider and the requirements to start and own a business in Illinois. Learn the basic elements of...
Event SBDC: “Experience Hyde Park” Hyde Park Chamber Business Seminar October 2, 2024 This is an opportunity to bring together local businesses and civic, educational, and elected members of the Chicago Hyde Park Business Community to discuss key issues affecting the community and...
Event Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) On-Deck Pitch March 25, 2026 The Polsky Exchange’s On Deck Pitch is a Small Business Development Center initiative designed to help entrepreneurs develop and refine their pitching skills and prepare to effectively present their businesses...
Event SBDC Small Business Week Event: Retail Readiness – Getting Your Product on the Shelf May 7, 2026 Retail Readiness: Getting Your Product on the Shelf is a focused workshop designed to help small businesses prepare their products for retail success, from local boutiques and online marketplaces to...
Event Small Business Development Center (SBDC) On-Deck Pitch September 30, 2026 On-Deck Pitch is a Small Business Development Center initiative designed to help entrepreneurs develop and refine their pitching skills and prepare to effectively present their businesses to potential investors or...
Event Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Day Breakfast and Business Spotlight March 18, 2026 Celebrate SBDC Day with a special breakfast spotlight honoring the entrepreneurs we proudly serve. This engaging morning event will bring together SBDC clients, partners, and community stakeholders for networking, inspiration,...
News UChicago’s Polsky Exchange Expands Its Commitment to South Side Economic Growth with the Launch of a New Illinois Small Business Development Center The Center will be the first dedicated to supporting professional services and technology entrepreneurs on the south side. The Polsky Exchange at the University of Chicago will soon launch a...
Event Polsky Exchange SBDC: Are You Thinking of Starting a Business? January 12, 2024 Are you thinking of starting a Business? What does it cost to run a business and to become a client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Discover the...
Event SBDC: Starting your Business in Illinois January 31, 2024 Attend this in-person workshop to learn the things you need to consider and requirements to start and own a business in Illinois. Learn the basic elements of starting a successful...
