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SBDC at CMAA was Nominated for Top 100 Nominee for Chicago Innovation Award

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Illinois Small Business Development Center at CMAA

The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is part of a nationwide network of centers that promote entrepreneurship, small business growth and the U.S. economy through no-cost, confidential consulting for new and established "for-profit" businesses and entrepreneurs.

Vision: To provide professional guidance for business
growth 


Mission: To be the trusted network for business creation and growth across Illinois

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Services Include:

  • One-on-one no cost business advice and management assistance

  • Assistance with the development of business plans

  • Help with accessing market information and the development of marketing plans

  • Assistance with accessing business financing programs

  • Assistance with financial analysis and planning

  • Access to business education and training opportunities

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact the center at

(224) 350-2946

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Chicago Flavas

“Partnering with the SBDC and APEX teams, including Edgar, Chettha, Ian, and Ashley, from Chinese Mutual Aid Association, has been a rewarding experience. Their support and expertise have greatly enriched Chicago Flavas, fostering professional connections that amplify our business and community impact!”

 

https://chicagoflavas.com/

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Upcoming Events:

Schedule an appointment with the Illinois SBDC at
Chinese Mutual Aid Association today!

Chettha Saetia

Edgar Jimenez

Jin Lee

Director of SBDC & Business Advisor

Business Advisor

Business Advisor

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Past Webinars:

How to Start a Business in Illinois [Webinar]
33:41
Can My Business Make $100,000 in 6 Months?
58:59
Learn the Basics of Google Ads
01:03:01
Is My Cash Flow Telling the Right Story?
01:01:23
How to Start a Business and Find Funding: Webinar in Chinese (Mandarin)
01:23:23
As a Lawyer, These are the 5 Reasons Most Businesses Fail (Webinar)
56:11
Use YouTube to Grow Your Business (Webinar)
52:02
Content Creation For Small Business (Webinar)
01:02:44

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The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Chinese Mutual Aid Association is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity  and the U.S. Small Business Administration

All Locations Are Open Via Appointment. Contact Us Today.
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