Events Calendar

We maintain a robust schedule of workshops, community events, and peer-to-peer engagement opportunities.  Bookmark this page and check back often to keep up with what’s happening at InUrban Strategies and our partners.

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Sales & Distribution Workshop

 Thursday, December 16, 2021

12:00pm – 1:15PM CDT

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The subject of this 75-minute virtual class is on sales and distribution for your business. There will be exercises that allow for active participation. CRF and InUrban Strategies will be providing lessons and examples on the topic.

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Promotional Campaigns Workshop

 Thursday, December 14, 2021

12:00pm – 1:15PM CDT

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This 75-minute virtual class focuses on how to create and set up promotional campaigns to increase your business’ growth. CRF and InUrban Strategies will be providing lessons and examples on the topic.

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You Can’t Do It Alone Workshop

 Thursday, December 9, 2021

11:30am – 12:45PM CDT

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This 75-minute virtual class’ topic is the importance of collaboration and teamwork when developing a business. There will be breakout and exercises so attendees can participate. CRF and InUrban Strategies will be providing lessons and examples on the topic.

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Focus on Finances Workshop

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

12:00pm – 1:15PM CDT

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This 75-minute virtual class workshop is focused on business finances and how to organize, use and report them correctly. CRF and InUrban Strategies will be providing lessons and examples on the topic.

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Operations Basics For Service Based Businesses Webinar 

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

12:00pm – 12:45PM CDT

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This 45-minute webinar focuses on what the basics are to operate a service based business and how to negotiate deal effectively. CRF and InUrban Strategies will be providing lessons and examples on the topic.

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Operations Basics For Product Based Businesses Webinar 

Monday, November 29, 2021

12:00pm – 12:45PM CDT

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This 45-minute webinar focuses on the basic necessities of properly operating a product based business and how to negotiate deals effectively. CRF and InUrban Strategies will be providing lessons and examples on the topic.

 

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 About Your Customers Workshop

Monday, November 22, 2021

12:00pm – 1:15PM CDT

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This 75-minute virtual class focuses on understanding your customer and using that information to drive your business. CRF and InUrban Strategies will be providing lessons and examples on the topic.

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Community Workshop: Managing Personal Finance & Credit

Thursday, August 20, 2021

12:00pm – 1:00PM CDT

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It is important for small businesses & entrepreneurs to understand how your package design and branding strategy can impact your growth- with customers and retailers. There are many considerations in this process and Nate Azark of 12 Line Studio will talk us through it.

 

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Community Workshop: Managing Personal Finance & Credit

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

12:00pm – 1:00PM CDT

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Shelby Parchman of the Good Food Accelerator will help us understand how managing our personal credit and finances can impact our businesses.

Let’s discuss how managing our personal credit and finances can impact our business.

Event Cover - GFA July 2020

 

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Money Matters with Melissa

Monday, July 27, 2020

12:00pm CDT

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On July 27, Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin will host Money Mondays with Melissa, featuring small business experts to share resources and best practices in weathering the COVID-19 pandemic through 2020. Guest Speakers:
  • Rosa Escareno, Commissioner, Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, City of Chicago
  • Brad McConnell, CEO, Accion Chicago
  • Shelby Parchman, Managing Partner, InUrban Strategies
Event Flyer - ChiTreasurer Money Mondays July 27, 2020