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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...

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...

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...

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...