Business


How to Deal with Difficult People	Event Type: Class Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:00am - 12:00pm Dealing with difficult people is an art form. You have the Perfectionist, the Pushy One, the Know-it-All and the Whiner, learn how to deal with them all. Do you take rejection personally? Does the demanding gallery director or boss; the pushy client; the know it all cast member or critic or the passively aggressive co-worker cause you stress or discomfort? Chances are you will have to deal with some of the above personality types. Learn how to identify the various personality typ more... Event Location Venue: Gallery 37 Center for the Arts Address: 66 E. Randolph Chciago, IL 60601 Google Map Neighborhood: Loop
Rock Band, Incorporated -- Putting the Business in Music Business	Event Type: Panel discussion Friday, November 21, 2008 6:00pm - Saturday, November 22, 2008 8:00pm Friday, November 21, 2008: *"Rock Band, Incorporated" - Understanding the "Business" in the phrase "Music Business"* more... Event Location Venue: Malcolm X College Address: 1900 W. Van Buren Chicago, IL 60612 Google Map Neighborhood: West Town
Express Business Loan Application Workshop	Event Type: Class Event Type: Workshop Event Type: Other Event Friday, August 8, 2008 10:00am - 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 Venue: Ecenter of Columbia College Chicago Address: 218 S. Wabash 7th Floor Chicago, IL 60604 Google Map Neighborhood: Loop
City of Chicago Small Business Expo	Event Type: Meeting Friday, August 1, 2008 8:30am - 3:30pm If you are thinking about the business aspects of your art practice -- how to work with your neighborhood civic and community groups, how to fundraise, how to build your audience and more. more... Event Location Venue: UIC Forum Address: 725 W. Roosevelt Road Chicago, IL 60608 Google Map Neighborhood: Tri-Taylor/ UIC
Financing Your Arts Based Business - Loan Preparation Workshop	Event Type: Workshop Event Type: Other Event Friday, August 1, 2008 10:00am - 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
Pradagi Foundation presents: "Keep Success PURE" Music Seminar Series	Event Type: Performance Event Type: Panel discussion Event Type: Conference Friday, August 22, 2008 6:00pm - 9:00pm The Pradagi Foundation and Malcolm X College are proud to announce the first event in the “Keep Success PURE” Music Seminar Series. The seminars are a partnership between Malcolm X and Pradagi, and is sponsored by OurStage.com. more... Event Location Venue: Malcolm X College- The Bruce K. Hayden Theater Address: 1900 W. Van Buren Ave. Chicago, IL. 60612 Google Map Neighborhood: Tri-Taylor/ UIC
Express Business Loan Application Workshop	Event Type: Class Event Type: Workshop Event Type: Other Event Friday, July 25, 2008 10:00am - 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 Google Map
Artist at Work Forums 2008	Event Type: Panel discussion Thursday, September 18, 2008 6:00pm - 7:30pm Thursday, August 21, 2008 6:00pm - Tuesday, August 21, 2007 7:30pm Artist at Work Forums 6:00 - 7:30 PM, Chicago Cultural Center more... Event Location Venue: Chicago Cultural Center Address: 78 E. Washington Chicago, IL 60602 Google Map Neighborhood: Loop