The SBDC at CMAA and Harmony Three Productions are proud to present this workshop on creating content for small business: photography, video, gifs and more. Create a library of fresh content for your social media! · Canva for easy posts and graphics: I’ll walk you thru it step by step! · Photo editing: I’ll show you exactly how I retouch and optimize my photos for great looking images! · Video: We’ve got that covered too! Super easy ways to create video for your own business. Harmony Three Productions will be sharing the most current tips, apps and ideas for online visual content, yep, still a How To Extravaganza, photo apps , Social Media tips and Video ideas! Using apps and these helpful tips, your images and video can look polished and professional! What we covered: • Filters and Apps, how to use them to easily up your game… • See how to easily create great graphics and images • Best tips on how to share! • Latest visual trends and how to apply to YOUR business

The SBDC at CMAA, National ACE and Google are proud to present this webinar covering the foundations and of customer-focused marketing. As a new entrepreneur, you’ll need more than good products or services to grow your business. It’s also important to have strong customer-focused marketing strategies to reach your audience and turn them into loyal customers. In this workshop, you will learn how to: Create a compelling brand Define your audience Convert customers Build loyalty and advocacy

Learn How and What the Federal Government buy, Certification for Set Aside, Marketing to the Government Agencies, Subcontracting, and Learn Why, What, Where, and How to expand your business to global market and 19 Federal Agencies’ Programs and Assistance 了解联邦政府购买的方式和内容、预留认证、向政府机构营销、分包，并了解为什么、什么、在哪里以及如何将您的业务扩展到全球市场以及 19 个联邦机构的计划和援助。 *预留认证：当你与政府做生意时，有一定的优势。如果您获得了认证，例如您被认证为女性拥有的企业，或者弱势群体。假设政府有 100 美元可以花费，政府必须为少数族裔或女性花费 15 美元， 他们可以把剩下的 85 美元花在任何人身上，政府需要从少数族裔购买 15% 。 Speaker: Ms. Man-Li Lin Economic Development Specialist 主讲嘉宾：Man-Li Lin女士 经济发展专家

The Small Business Administration's Economic Injury Disaster Loan program provides small businesses with working capital loans to help overcome the loss of revenue due to COVID-19. If your business has been impacted by COVID-19, join us for this online webinar to learn more about the program, the reconsideration process, and other resources from the SBA.

Convert an idea into a plan, understand the importance of a business plan, and recognize the significance of personal credit and a healthy relationship with lenders.

Are you having problems funding your business? Are banks turning you down? Are you a new startup without credit history? Hear from industry experts on ways to gain funding for your business outside of traditional banks. Organized by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at CMAA, this webinar is focused on being an all-inclusive event for business owners with all different needs. Information will be provided on how to receive loans ranging from $500 to $5.5 million to fund your business. You will hear about Microloans and business coaching from Allies for Community Business. The funding options in the "missing middle" gap where the capital amount is too small for a traditional bank or too big for a microfinance institution or nonprofit lender as well as how to identify which funding option(s) is most appropriate and know what it takes to become fundable from SCORE. Finally, you will learn about low interest loans and other financing programs available from the SBA. More Information: https://www.chinesemutualaid.org/illinois-sbdc Interested in no-cost 1-1 consulting? Sign up to become our client here: https://ilsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/signup?centerid=141

Recording from October 1, 2020.

Join the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Chinese Mutual Aid Association and the Chinese American Bar Association of Greater Chicago for a webinar discussion regarding legal issues that every small business owner should be aware of, including issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.