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Today is August 17, 2026

  • Capital Access: Cleveland Avenue/CAST US

    Polsky Exchange North 1452 E. 53rd St., Chicago, IL, United States

    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 and Leadership Institute (EDLI). Cleveland Avenue is a Chicago-based global venture capital firm that...

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  • Capital Access: JPMorgan Chase

    Polsky Exchange North 1452 E. 53rd St., Chicago, IL, United States

    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 accounts, lending solutions, merchant services,...

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  • Capital Access: Greenwood Archer Capital

    Polsky Exchange North 1452 E. 53rd St., Chicago, IL, United States

    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 communities. It combines capital with wraparound support so...

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  • Capital Access: Founders First Capital Partners

    Polsky Exchange North 1452 E. 53rd St., Chicago, IL, United States

    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 securing growth capital. As the...

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  • Capital Access: PNC Bank

    Polsky Exchange North 1452 E. 53rd St., Chicago, IL, United States

    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 loans, and more. This series...

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  • Gemini for Entrepreneurs: Bananas Galore, 12 Fast Moves in 60 Minutes

    Polsky Exchange North 1452 E. 53rd St., Chicago, IL, United States

    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, you will have a repeatable...

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  • Capital Access: Pursuit

    Polsky Exchange North 1452 E. 53rd St., Chicago, IL, United States

    This series features presentations by capital providers and information about how to access different forms of capital. The speaker for this event is Alex Felton, vice president and senior business development officer at Pursuit. Pursuit's mission is simple: to provide businesses with affordable loans and resources so they can reach higher and grow. When you refer...

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  • Capital Access: Booth Angels Network of Chicago and New York

    Polsky Exchange North 1452 E. 53rd St., Chicago, IL, United States

    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 New York) is a nonprofit,...

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  • AI and Digital Upskilling Summit: Practical Skills for Small Businesses and Workforce Partners

    Polsky Exchange North 1452 E. 53rd St., Chicago, IL, United States

    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 support day-to-day operations, marketing, and decision-making. Hosted in partnership...

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  • SBDC Small Business Week Event: Retail Readiness – Getting Your Product on the Shelf

    Polsky Exchange North 1452 E. 53rd St., Chicago, IL, United States

    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 large retailers such as Target,...

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  • Capital Access: US Bank

    Polsky Exchange North 1452 E. 53rd St., Chicago, IL, United States

    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 reputation for strength and stability across a diversified mix of...

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  • Polsky Exchange Member Breakfast and Professional Headshots

    Polsky Exchange North 1452 E. 53rd St., Chicago, IL, United States

    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. Professional headshots will be available starting at 8:00 a.m. Guest Speaker: Chef Evelyn Shelton, Culinary Leader and Owner of...

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