The session opens with a focus on data-driven decision-making for business operations. Participants will learn how to use AI to analyze their own sales and customer traffic data by hour and day of the week, identifying peak periods, slow stretches, and hidden patterns that inform smarter decisions about staffing, open… Read More
This spring, the Polsky Center is pleased to offer a legal workshop for international entrepreneurs through our Polsky Mentorship Program. On Wednesday, May 13, from 12:00–1:00 p.m., Polsky Center Mentor Matt Meltzer, Immigration Attorney and co-founder of Meltzer Hellrung, works with entrepreneurs focused on employment-based immigration. This… Read More
The UChicago Deep Tech Demo Day is a premier showcase of next-generation deep tech ventures, taking place on July 20th during TechChicago Week. Set against the backdrop of a city rapidly establishing itself as a national hub for quantum infrastructure and advanced research, the event convenes… Read More
Practical Skills for Small Businesses and Workforce Partners This half-day summit is designed to help small business owners and community partners build practical digital and AI skills they can immediately apply to their work. Participants will leave with tangible tools, simple workflows, and real outputs that… 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 Jason Mercer, principal, Cleveland Avenue; Fernando Carranza, venture investor, Cleveland Avenue; J. Vincent Williams, executive director, The Entrepreneurial Development… 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 Humberto Huerta, senior business relationship manager, Chase Bank. Chase Business Banking provides a comprehensive suite of financial products and services tailored to small and mid-size businesses, including checking… Read More
This series features presentations by capital providers and information about how to access different forms of capital. Speaker: Laura Garcia Escarzaga, senior officer, Greenwood Archer Capital. Greenwood Archer Capital, a nonprofit 501(c)3 Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), expands access to fair, flexible financing for entrepreneurs in historically underinvested… Read More
Join us for the finals of the 30th annual Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge (NVC). NVC finalists will present to a panel of judges comprised of top investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. Prizes — which include cash awards and in-kind services such as legal and professional consulting services… 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 Song Chae, senior regional development manager, Founders First Capital Partners. Song Chae is a seasoned expert in alternative funding strategies, with extensive experience supporting service-based small businesses in… Read More
The George Shultz Innovation Fund finals will feature startup teams who have been selected as finalists for potential investment. Each team will pitch to the advisory committee, consisting of advisors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts for a chance to receive up to $250,000 in investment funding for promising early-stage ventures in… Read More
This series features presentations by capital providers and information about how to access different forms of capital. Speakers: Shawn Boone, VP business banker, PNC Bank. Nicholas Reyes, relationship manager, PNC Bank. PNC Bank offers a wide range of personal banking services including checking and savings accounts, credit cards, mortgage loans, auto… Read More
Facilitator: Marki Lemons Ryhal, CSP, MBA, global keynote speaker and best-selling author. Here’s the thing. You already know your market. Today, you’ll turn that knowledge into clean deliverables that land meetings and win trust. We will take twelve tools and make twelve moves. Clear steps. By the end of the hour,… Read More