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
The SBDC* New Business Start Support Program guides aspiring entrepreneurs from idea to official business launch. Through structured weekly sessions, one-on-one advising, and hands-on compliance support, the program ensures that each client completes required registrations, conducts early business activities, and documents measurable economic impact. The Program: Support clients in officially… Read More
This series features presentations by capital providers and information about how to access different forms of capital. The speakers for this event are Tina Hrabak, head of platform, LongJump and Brian Crump, principal, Chicago Early Growth Ventures. Tina Hrabak is head of platform at LongJump, the… Read More
This series features presentations by capital providers and information about how to access different forms of capital. The speakers for this event are Andrew Leon Hanna and Anny Dow, cofounders of Mona Ventures. Mona is a platform that helps small businesses access capital from mission-driven funders. Andrew is a… 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 Amanda Askew, senior community lender, Allies for Community Business. Allies for Community Business supports entrepreneurs from any background to start and grow their businesses and… Read More
This series features presentations by capital providers and information about how to access different forms of capital. This speaker for this event is Mike McCracken, senior vice president, Hyde Park Bank/Beverly Bank (Wintrust). Beverly Bank & Trust provides Illinois with the resources of a big bank while maintaining… Read More
Understand how 2026 e-commerce trends, consumer behavior, technology, and forecasts can drive growth, scale, and profitability for your business. Learn what’s changing in the industry and how to position your company to succeed. Learn more about the Polsky Exchange E-Commerce Growth Program >>
Driving traffic to an e-commerce site is only the first step—next, you need to turn site visitors into paying customers. This course outlines the top ways to drive e-commerce conversion and includes live site audits to help put the learning into practice. Learn more about the Polsky… Read More
Whether you are a brick-and-mortar business planning to scale or a local brand looking to grow sales, you must understand e-commerce to stay competitive. This session will cover the basics of e-commerce so you can plan for long-term success. Learn more about the Polsky Exchange E-Commerce Growth Program >>
Overview The 25th Annual Chicago Booth Private Equity Conference, hosted by the Chicago Booth Private Equity Group and the Polsky Center, is an annual event that brings together investors, students, alumni, and entrepreneurs to network and share insights into the dynamics of investing in a constantly changing economy. The conference… Read More
The Rattan L. Khosa SeedCon is Chicago Booth’s flagship entrepreneurship and venture capital conference. Through keynote fireside chats, panel discussions, and various networking sessions, SeedCon provides opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors, and passionate members of the startup ecosystem to explore emerging industry themes and connect over shared ideas. With an impressive… Read More
Join us for the finals of the 14th Annual College New Venture Challenge (CNVC). Throughout the afternoon, the CNVC finalists will present to a panel of judges comprised of investors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts. Prizes – which have included at least $150,000 in cash prizes and in-kind services –… Read More