Workshop

Express Business Loan Application Workshop
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Class
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Workshop
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Other Event
Friday, August 8, 2008 - 10:00am - Friday, August 8, 2008 - 12:00pm

The Express Business Loan Application Workshop is offered for small business owners in the arts and creative industries who are seeking start up and/or working capital loans.   Listen to a brief presentation about the SBA Express Loan program and then apply for your loan.  The application is easy, painless and fast with minimal paperwork.  more...

Event Location
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Ecenter of Columbia College Chicago
Address: 

218 S. Wabash
7th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604
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Loop
Financing Your Arts Based Business - Loan Preparation Workshop
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Workshop
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Other Event
Friday, August 1, 2008 - 10:00am - Friday, August 1, 2008 - 12:00pm

As an artist you need financing to attend shows, for your materials and supplies, to rent your studio, and for other needs.  This workshop is focused on preparing self employed artists and small and start up business owners in the arts and creative industries for bank financing.  Key factors such as projecting your sales, organizing your business, determining business expenses and financing needs, and bank financing requirements are discussed.  Registration is required.    

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (please arrive at 9:45 for sign in; presentation starts promptly at 10)
Place: Ecenter, 218 S. Wabash, Room 716, Chicago, IL 60604
Cost: $25 more...

Event Location
Venue: 
Ecenter of Columbia College Chicago
Address: 

218 S. Wabash
7th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604
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Neighborhood: 
Loop
Express Business Loan Application Workshop
Event Type: 
Class
Event Type: 
Workshop
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Other Event
Friday, July 25, 2008 - 10:00am - Friday, July 25, 2008 - 12:00pm

The Express Business Loan Application Workshop is offered for small business owners in the arts and creative industries who are seeking start up and/or working capital loans.   Listen to a brief presentation about the SBA Express Loan program and then apply for your loan.  The application is easy, painless and fast with minimal paperwork. 

All you need:
• Documentation verifying the existence of your business entity
• A business checking account and a business check
• Social security number or federal tax ID number
• Valid driver’s license or state ID
• Secondary identification (utility bill, bank or mortgage statement)
• Good credit standing

All owners of the business must be present to apply. The documentation fee is $475.  Personal checks will not be accepted. No fee will be charged for unapproved loan applications.

Registration is required. more...

Event Location
Venue: 
Ecenter of Columbia College Chicago
Address: 

218 S. Wabash
7th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604
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Upcoming Performance Measurement Webinar for Performing Arts Programs
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Webinar
Wednesday, August 6, 2008 - 2:00pm - Wednesday, August 6, 2008 - 4:00pm
Dear Performing Arts Program Leaders:

Wondering how to quantify your strategy?

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Webinar
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Other US/ Int'l
Unlocking Shakespeare Acting Workshop
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Class
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Workshop
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Lecture
Friday, July 25, 2008 - 7:00pm - Sunday, July 27, 2008 - 5:00pm

Register now and Unlock the Power of Shakespeare with this dynamic Acting Shakespeare weekend intensive workshop led by the Award-winning Artistic Director of the Prague Shakespeare Festival, Guy Roberts in Chicago July 25-27.

Unlocking Shakespeare

www.unlockingshakespeare.com

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Event Location
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Prague Shakespeare Festival at St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Address: 

621 W. Belmont
Chicago, IL 60657
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Lincoln Square
Elements Contemporary Ballet Summer Workshop
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Workshop
Saturday, August 9, 2008 - 10:00am - Saturday, August 9, 2008 - 5:00pm

Elements Contemporary Ballet Summer Workshop introduces the ballet dancer to ECB's style, methods, and choreography. Participants study contemporary ballet technique with Artistic Director Mike Gosney, receiving personal coaching designed to expand the dancer's range of movement while developing their ability to make independent artistic choices. Workshop students will also have the opportunity to work in a professional rehearsal setting with the critically acclaimed ECB dancers, inspiring the creation of new choreography through guided improvisation, as well as learning excerpts from the company's original repertoire. The classes culminate in an informal performance in which the students demonstrate the learned material for a guest audience. Friends and family are invited and encouraged to attend the performance.

Dancers must be at least 13 years old and have a minimum of three years ballet training. more...

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Dance Center Evanston, Evanston Plaza
Address: 

1934 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202
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Evanston
Express Business Loan Preparation Workshop
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Class
Event Type: 
Workshop
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Other Event
Friday, July 11, 2008 - 10:00am - Friday, July 11, 2008 - 12:00pm

As an artist you need financing to attend shows, for your materials and supplies, to rent your studio, and for other needs.  This workshop is focused on preparing self employed artists and small and start up business owners in the arts and creative industries for bank financing.  Key factors such as projecting your sales, organizing your business, determining business expenses and financing needs, and bank financing requirements are discussed.  Registration is required.    

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (please arrive at 9:45 for sign in; presentation starts promptly at 10)
Place: Ecenter, 218 S. Wabash, Room 716, Chicago, IL 60604
Cost: $25 more...

Event Location
Venue: 
Ecenter of Columbia College Chicago
Address: 

218 S. Wabash
7th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604
Google Map
Neighborhood: 
Loop
AMEBA's 4th Annual Aerial Summer Dance Intensive
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Workshop
Monday, July 14, 2008 - 2:30pm - Thursday, July 24, 2008 - 9:00pm

AMEBA Acrobatic and Aerial Dance Company is running an aerial workshop intensive designed to help adults and children learn acrobatic and aerial dance skills. Customized for a variety of skill levels, you can try trapeze, bungees, sling, lyra and silks in a safe and encouraging environment. Get fit and try something new! See amebadance.org for more details.

(See amebadance.org or (773) 463-4402, fly@amebadance.org for more details.) more...

Event Location
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Belle Plaine Studio
Address: 

2014 W. Belle Plaine
Chicago, IL 60618
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Neighborhood: 
Lincoln Square