Countdown – 5 Days to Chicago’s Elevator Pitch Contest – Win $$ – 2 other Major Events

Update 6/12: Elevator Pitch Deadline Extended to this Friday at 5pm!

Here’s our Elevator Pitch. What’s yours?
“Enter our contest to explain and sell your business in 30-60 seconds and you will receive expert feedback and maybe share in $8,500 in cash – TV appearances – and free expert mentoring.”

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Elevator Pitch Plus Contest. Deadline June 9th

Enter Here

(Sponsored by SCORE Chicago)

Register here to attend a FREE Elevator Pitch video workshop hosted by SCORE Chicago, 6/20

SCORE Chicago: (312) 353-7724, www.scorechicago.org

Join our Business Expo Partners, The Chicago Innovation Awards for this seasons kick off event this Thursday at Threadless.

 Business Plan Competition Continues!

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Submit a two-page executive summary and you are automatically entered to win a share of $10,000. For details click here.

 REGISTER for our free Workshops.

Goldman Sachs

Applications now open for 10,000 Small Businesses

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is now accepting applications for the Fall, 2013 cohort. All interested entrepreneurs in the metro Chicago market are invited to apply for our education program which was designed to help you grow your business. And, the program is free!

The program is designed for owners of small businesses with revenues between $150,000 and $4 million in 2012; business in operation for at least two years; and, at least four employees.

For more information, please visit www.ccc.edu/smallbiz

Full details and instant entry at www.chicagocitytreasurer.com

Good luck!

Richard

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Free Seminar on How Social Media Can Help Your Business!

Once again, the City Treasurer’s Office and Constant Contact are teaming up to recognize your small business’ efforts and success with online marketing in the Third Annual Email Marketing & Social Media Contest.

Four free educational seminars will be offered to help you learn how Email Marketing & Social Media Marketing can help your business.

Register for the next event  on Tuesday, January 29th at the Chicago Cultural Center.  See the details below. HAPPY 2013.

Agenda*:

8:15 am – 8:45 am – Registration

8:45 am – Noon – Presentations:

* Agenda is subject to Change & Additions

Social Media Marketing Made Simple

This is not Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn 101. Instead, this session will cover some of the strategies and best practices to get the most out of your social media activities including time management and measuring the return of your activities. We will talk about what social media marketing really is, how to incorporate it into your business life without losing productivity and look at how other businesses are using these low-cost tools to gain visibility, develop relationships and drive sales and response.
We will discuss the various social media outlets that are available, how they interact together and ways to leverage their inherent strengths and to evaluate them for best use for your business or organization

Steve Robinson – Constant Contact – Social Media Marketing Made Simple

Social Media for Sales Success

We’ll address strategies and tactics for the small business owner, sales and marketing professional looking to tap into the full potential of social networks to create new profitable connections and generate leads. You will learn how to find your targets, how to build relationships through compelling content and dialogue and how to convert these new relationships into vetted leads. We will look at tools, tips, hacks, best practices and checklists that will help you build a process and a routine to do the most with your precious social media time.

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Got an email newsletter or social media campaign that you’re proud of-whether recent, or soon to launch-to promote your business? Send it in for consideration! It could mean great rewards for your business. Any small business can enter their email or social campaign.*
*You don’t have to use Constant Contact to enter
You could win your share of
$7,000 in cash prizes
$10,000 in free Constant Contact accounts
And more
What: Chicago City Treasurer’s Online Marketing Contest Educational Event Series -Social Media Marketing Made Simple -Social Media for Sales SuccessWhen: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 from 8am to 12pm

 
Where: 
Chicago Cultural Center
78 East Washington
Garland room
Chicago, IL 60602

Tweeting about the Online Marketing Contest? Use hashtag #CTCTchi

Good luck!

Richard

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TV Time for Small Business Contest ENDS TONIGHT!

“TV Time for Small Business” is your opportunity to create a video to showcase your business. Thousands of leaders, movers, and shakers from the business community will see our top 3 winning entries! The deadline is this TODAY, June 15th at midnight.

June is one of the hottest months for Chicago Small Business. Many of those who have it “Made in the Shade,” are successful because they have a great business plan. Attend free business plan writing workshops and enter our Chicago Business Plan Competition. Deadline is Friday, July 6th at 4:30 p.m.

We hope to see you Friday at “The Business Event,” and also plan on attending TECHWEEK Friday, June 22- Tuesday, June 26th.

TVTIME

In partnership with Score – Chicago, The Office of the City Treasurer is proud to offer Chicago Business Owners the opportunity to earn FREE TV TIME and share in $8,500 in cash prizes by telling us “What makes your business exceptional?” Enter here and send a link for your YouTube Video. $5,000 1st, $2,500 2nd, and $1000 3rd cash prizes.

Full details and instant entry at www.chicagocitytreasurer.com

Good luck!

Richard

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Deadline to Enter the 2012 Small Business Online Marketing Contest!

UPDATE!

*One more day! The Treasurer’s office has extended the deadline until Friday! Good luck!

Social Media Campaign Contest Registration from the Chicago City Treasurer’s Office Website…

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The City of Chicago Treasurer’s Office is recognizing excellence in Online Marketing!

We know that small businesses and organizations in Chicago spend a lot of their valuable time on marketing campaigns that look fantastic and achieve great, measureable results. That’s why we decided to honor their dedication to Email Marketing.

Remember to make sure you have approval from your company before submitting your campaign.

Entries will be judged on:

  • Originality of Concept – Does the email/campaign introduce a great new idea? (i.e. an interesting promotion or cause).
  • Polish and Appeal – Is the email/campaign easy to use and aesthetically appealing?
  • Clarity – Is the email/campaign easy to understand?
  • Effectiveness – Was the email/campaign effective and did it drive results?

The categories to be awarded are:

  • 1st Place: $2,500 + Free Constant Contact Account for a year
  • 2nd Place: $1,000 + Free Constant Contact Account for a year
  • “Rookie” Award: Free Constant Contact Account for a year
There is still time to enter!!
To enter, simply click the button below and fill out the information.  You will then upload examples/screenshots/files of your campaign, and you’re done!

Good luck!

Richard

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CROWDS SWARM CITY TREASURER’S SMALL BUSINESS EXPO!

*Originally from the office of the City Treasurer, City of Chicago Small Business Expo

Business Expo Wrap Up!


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CORD CROWDS SWARM  CITY TREASURER’S  SMALL BUSINESS EXPO!

A record 2,500 attendees joined us for the 2010 Expo! Thank you to everyone who validated the efforts of our staff, volunteers, and business leaders to help make the 2010 Expo a record smashing success.

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DID YOU LIKE EXPO 2010?
Your opinion really counts. Tell us your likes – dislikes – what and who helped you. We listen to your comments to help us shape the 2011 Expo. We Want to Hear from YOU!

Top 3 Business Plan Winners

Congratulations to all of our Top 10 Finalists. Read the summaries of all 10 finalists on our website.

First PlaceGrid Busters

Energy auditors with a plan to immediately save small businesses thousands of dollars.

Second Place –

Crimson Leadership Group – Provides professional services, leadership, and marketing services for various sectors.

Third Place – HoneyBee Entertainment and Media – Management, streaming media, and content distribution for music artists.
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Enter the 2010 Chicago Innovation Awards
Thank you to the Chicago Innovation Awards for your great partnership in the expo. Remember, the deadline is JULY 31st!

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LESS than 8 DAYS Until Chicago’s Biggest Day for Small Business – Expo 2010

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2010 Free Small Business Expo Final Notice and sign-up for One Hour Mentor
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City of Chicago


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8 DAYS Until Chicago’s Biggest Day for Small Business – Expo 2010

July 16, 2010 (8:30 am to 3:30 pm)
UIC Forum – 725 W. Roosevelt
  • Over 35 FREE Expert Small Business Workshops
  • Over 130 exhibitors
  • Over 1,500 attendees
  • 3 Winners of the Business Plan Competition will be announced

One-Hour Mentor
Top Chicago business leaders meet with Chicago Small Business Owners in this Expo favorite!

Register Now! Seating is limited

ELEVATOR PITCH BULLPEN
Can you explain and sell your business/services in thirty seconds or less? Our experts will transform you.

Over 35 FREE Workshops for Small Business Owners
-Secrets ofSocial Media Marketing

Finding Financing for Your Business

Building a Golden Business Plan
Many more to read about on-line

PLEASE SHARE INFORMATION ON THIS GREAT FREE DAY FOR SMALL BUSINESS – and yes there is such a thing as a “Free Lunch”…as long as you are at the Expo between 11:30 and 1:30

City of Chicago Treasurer’s Office | 121 N. LaSalle, Room 106 | Chicago | IL | 60602
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InovediaMarketing.com named City of Chicago Small Business Expo Ambassador: Now you can get a link too!

InovediaMarketing.com is proud to be announced a 2010 ambassador for the City of Chicago Small Business Expo! It’s our second year in a row and, because we are passionate about helping small businesses improve their marketing efforts, we are happy to help announce that you too can become an Expo Ambassador! Just follow the instructions below from the City of Chicago Treasurers office.

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The Small Business Expo is less than 30 days away – become an Expo Ambassador Today!

The City Treasurer’s FREE 9th Annual Small Business Expo on Friday, July 16th at the UIC Forum offers an amazing day of FREE Expert Small Business Workshops, 130 exhibitors, and networking with over 1,500 attendees.Announcing an innovative program for Businesses, Chambers of Commerce, and Community Groups to connect and link into one of the most viewed small business website in Chicago. www.chicagocitytreasurer.com

Receive a FREE link on our Expo Ambassador Page until April of 2011 if you…ACT FAST (Within 2 days)
Add our Small Business Logo and a link to your home page by July 1st and send out at least one notice on the expo to your contact list.
(An excellent example would be our partnership with the Chicago Innovation Awards www.chicagoinnovationawards.com).
EMAIL the word AMBASSADOR to sbe@cityofchicago.org and we will send you our Small Business Expo logo.
ACT SLOWER (During the July 16th Expo)
If your company drives 10 or more people to the Expo, we will add your LINK after the Expo to our Ambassador Page. (Determined by our on-site researchers).The 2010 Top 10 Business Plan Finalists and their business summaries are posted at
www.chicagocitytreasurer.com
Disclaimer: The City Treasurer’s Office reserves the right to reject any ineligible business as defined in the rules of the annual business plan competition.

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The Chicago Small Business Tweet Up! 5/26

Small Business Week In Chicago

City Treasurer Stephanie D. Neely invites you to her Tweet Up for Small Business Week in Chicago.

When:
Wednesday, May 26th at 5:30pm Where:
ING Direct Cafe
21 E. Chestnut St.
Chicago, IL 60611
Workshop:
5:30 – 6:00pm – One of the great secrets to social media marketing
A 60 second video that will change your business.
6:00pm – 6:30pm -Operating lean and efficiently. All you need to change your personal and business finances are “The Plan and $1.”  

Social media is the wave of the future towards helping expand and grow your business.

Get started today by attending this FREE event.

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Join us at our FREE 9th annual Small Business Expo on Friday, July 16, 2010 at UIC Forum (Halsted & Roosevelt) from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 

Over 30 workshops, network with other small business owners.

Are you looking to exhibit or sponsor event?

*Information from:

Office of the City Treasurer

Stephanie Neely Treasurer Contact: Public Affairs

(312) 744-8122

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Big Updates for Small Business

Chicago City Treasurer  Small Business Expo Update2010 Small Business Expo

Wow! The Small Business Expo is less than 60 days away! Over 130 exhibitors and more than 30 workshops, and networking with thousands of small business owners.   Read below for a small sampling of new workshops and Expo.
Booth spaces and sponsorships are selling fast so don’t be left out in participating at the premier Small Business Expo event in the City of Chicago! Call 312-744-5195 or visit us
Small Business Expo – Friday, July 16th 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the UIC Forum.

Full Day of FREE Cutting Edge Workshops

All of the latest trends will be covered with leaders in Social Media, E-mailing Marketing, Networking, Building a Powerful Image, and  much more. Favorite workshops return including “One -Hour Mentor With Business Leaders” – “Expert  Marketing” and “Building Powerful Business Plans”.

Many New Exhibits and Features!

Interactive areas to”Make Your Website Your Top Salesperson,” and On-site experts to help you develop a WINNING Elevator Pitch.
Learn on the spot- how to explain and sell your business in 30 seconds.

Sponsored by:

Looking to sponsor or exhibit?
Booth spaces are selling fast.

Innovation Awards

Now Accepting Entries!

The City Treasurer’s Office is proud to be a 2010 sponsor of the Chicago Innovation Awards. For the 9th consecutive year,  the Awards will celebrate

the creativity within the Chicago
region by recognizing and honoring
the most innovative new products and services!

Winners will emerge from all sectors.  Submit your entry

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Stephanie Neely Treasurer Contact: Public Affairs

(312) 744-8122

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ENTRY ENDS SOON! 2010 Business Plan Contest and Important Updates

Chicago City Treasurer  Small Business Expo UpdateSpring is a very busy season for our Small Business Programs. We hope you can join us for one of our great contests or events including The Small Business Plan Contest, The “One-Hour-Mentor” Program and Small Business Expo. Happy Spring!

2010 Business Plan Contest to End Soon

Just a reminder that the deadline to enter your 2-page business plan template into consideration for the 2010 Business Plan Competition has been extended to Friday, April 9th.  Enter for you chance to share in $10,000 in prizes.
Deadline April 9th – Enter today!
Any questions call 312-960-0324.

Elevator Pitch Winner
Congratulations to our 2010 Elevator Pitch Winner “Second Act” Thank you to all of our outstanding contestants. Please consider entering our Business Plan Competition (see box above)

Small Business Expo

The 2010 Small Business Expo will be held on Friday, July 16th at the U.I.C. Forum. Join us for one of the best networking days in Chicago with over 130 exhibitors, 30 FREE Small Business Workshops, and 2,000 attendees. Sponsors, Exhibitors, and attendeess can find more information at FREE SMALL BUSINESS EXPO.

The “One- Hour- Mentor” Program for Chicago Small Business Chicago business leaders come together 4 times a year to help Chicago small business owners to brainstorm and problem solve. Workshops fill fast – NEXT One Hour Mentor May 26th at 10am.

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Stephanie Neely Treasurer Contact: Public Affairs

March 26th, 2010 (312) 744-8122

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