This series features presentations by capital providers and information about how to access different forms of capital. The speaker for this event is Borislava Karageorgieva, president, Board of Directors, Chicago Booth Angels Network of Chicago and New York. The Chicago Booth Angels Network of Chicago and New York (CBAN Chicago and… Read More
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 national retailers. Participants will learn what buyers look for, how to position their product competitively, and how to pitch to… Read More
This series features presentations by capital providers and information about how to access different forms of capital. The speaker for this event is Kwasi K Appiah Jr, small business specialist, US Bank. As the fifth-largest commercial bank in the United States, US Bank built a… Read More
Join the Polsky Center and Phil Leslie for a dynamic follow up to his previous workshop exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping competitive intelligence and strategic decision-making. You already know how to prompt AI; now it’s time to build systems that act. This session explores how to set up autonomous… Read More
Entrepreneurs and small business teams don’t have time—or money—to waste. These four questions show up again and again in small businesses: ● “How do we make progress when the work feels too big?” ● “How do we stay focused when everything feels urgent?” ● “How do we stay aligned when… Read More
Join the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Scott Smedresman, partner at Brown Rudnick LLP, for an informative and practical workshop designed to help founders navigate the legal landscape of forming a company, handling founder matters, and closing on first capital. This session will be in-person with a virtual… Read More
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, and connection over breakfast. The highlight of the program will feature two SBDC client as guest speakers who will share… Read More
This month’s Exchange member breakfast brings together our community of entrepreneurs and innovators for an exchange of ideas, networking, and collaboration. Connect with fellow members, share insights, and foster meaningful connections within the Polsky Exchange network. Guest Speaker: Kevin P. Davenport, founder, The Ideal Candidate Kevin P. Davenport… Read More
Join us for a workshop that explores options and the process of incorporation for startups. Facilitator: Beth Kregor, IJ Clinic Director This workshop will cover: The types of business entities and factors that might cause a founder to choose one type of entity over another; How to select a jurisdiction… Read More
Entrepreneurs who have been operating their businesses, as well as those with brand-new ideas and ventures, are welcome to work with licensed attorneys to establish their legal Illinois entities. Attorneys will advise on entity choice and help founders prepare organization or incorporation filings for the Illinois Secretary of State. The… Read More
This one-hour, high-energy keynote is designed for entrepreneurs who feel left behind by apps, AI, and social media. You’ll get a simple tech-and-AI game plan, a focused tool stack, and a 2026 “new work bag” to boost productivity, protect clients, and grow income—without adding chaos. Some mornings, you might feel… Read More
This month’s Exchange member breakfast aims to bring together our community of entrepreneurs and innovators in the e-commerce and retail industry for an exchange of ideas, networking, and collaboration. It’s an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow members, share insights, and foster meaningful connections within the Polsky Exchange network. Guest… Read More