Polsky Exchange: Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Workshop
The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program supports entrepreneurs with customized learning opportunities, incentives and networking to thrive in the digital economy. This workshop is to show business owners how to use the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready (VSBDR) platform to become tech-enabled as this platform offers resources designed to support the growth of small businesses.
Additionally, the event will showcase local partners here in the Central Region/Chicago Market.
Come learn, network and get involved.
Agenda:
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Welcome/Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Presentation (30 minutes) • Introduce VSBDR to the audience and share elements of its genesis and construction to facilitate small business growth.
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM – Small Business Spotlight (30 minutes) • Hear from two small businesses: Karla Yatckoske, Founder of Uplifting Melodies Tutoring LLC and El Loro Club and Dr. Cedric Salone, Founder of Bedweed Skin. Learn about their operations, product portfolio, the communities they serve, their journey and how the Digital Ready platform has supported their progress.
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Chat Session (Partner Organizations Introductions) – Chicago Urban League, South East Chicago Chamber of Commerce, Center for Changing Lives, The Alliance 98 (TA98), SBDC at the Polsky Exchange
Q&A Highlights • Participate in an interactive chat session; bring your questions and get answers from our experts.
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Networking & Refreshment