Representatives from the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (link: http://www.ihccbusiness.net) were in our ABC7 studio to talk about the event. The expo will feature more than 125 exhibition booths and 10 free business workshops. Exhibitors include decision makers in the public and private sectors, as well as top Hispanic entrepreneurs. The Hispanic Business Expo is ideal for individuals currently looking for help and resources for starting their own business or existing business owners looking for ways to grow their business. ABC7 is a sponsor of the expo.
2011 Make the Connection! Hispanic Business Expo
Featuring the HACE Career Conference
www.ihccbusiness.net/expo/index.php?page=exhibit
Thursday, August 4
Navy Pier
Chicago
Free
Pre-Register at: www.hispanicbusinessexpo.net.
Schedule of Events
7:45 - 9:50 a.m.: Opening Breakfast
9:50 - 10 a.m.: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Exhibit Floor
11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.,
2 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.: Workshops
5 - 7:30 p.m.: Closing Reception
Workshops:
Access to Capital
Accelerate Your Sales and Earnings/Acelere Sus Ventas y Ganancias (In Spanish)
Doing Business With Transportation
How to Start Your Business/Como Empezar Su Negocio (In English & Spanish)
Enticing the $1 Trillion Latino Market
How to do Business with Corporate America
Social Media: How to Leverage Online Tools to Expand Your Business
Strategic Planning For Growth and Success