Contact
Nita MarchantSSN Small Business & Nonprofit Development Group
nmarchant@ssncandoit.com
773-793-9128
SBND Group Sponsor
SSN Small Business & Nonprofit Development Group (SBND) was founded in 2011 by Strategic Soluitions Network, Inc. (SSN).
SBND was created as a self-help group focused on driving the economy forward with the creation of more self-employment opportunities for each member, and by increasing the number of new legal enterprises, jobs, and tax revenues in Chicago neighborhoods most affected by recession.
In 2011, SBND group was awarded a $5,000 dollar start-up grant from The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People (SDOP). To learn more about SDOP, click right link.
Event Sponsor
We are proud to announce Fifth Third Bank, Hyde Park Banking Center as leading sponsor for SBND's VIP Network Event.
Fifth Third bank accepted SBND's challenge to invest in communities that patronize their business.
Learn how you or someone you know can benefit from co-sponsoring an SBND project by registering to attend our VIP Network Event today or clicking the following link. SBND Information Link
SBND Partner Exhibits
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
SBND Registered enterprises (Partial List)
@.l.interpretations
African American Business Development Corporation
Catherine Smith Foundation Inc
Cool Herb’s Smack Down Barbeque & Pizza
Country Financial
Coutney's Taxi Service
Dejeco Bridal
Divine Strategies
Elevision Television
Five Star Desserts
Inmates For Change
Luxe Marketing & Sales
Media Works, Inc.
Money Mom Inc.
Oui Clean
R Lomax and Associates
Step to Enrichment, Inc
The Bond Insurance Group
The Zuri Group
SBND VIP Business Network Event
Attend SBND’s VIP Network Event to gain opportunities that open new business markets and expand your loyal customer base. Join our business enterprise alliance and meet committed entrepreneurs who are creating new jobs and increasing tax revenues in communities most affected by recession. Network and mingle with other professional business executives who know what it takes to enterprises to long-term success.
Register today for this free and ground breaking initiative. Enjoy refreshments, network with business executives, match your business with potential investors, funders, contractors or clients, and learn the secrets to gaining a competitive edge as a small business or nonprofit enterprise.
The event will be held on Monday, July 16, 2012 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Fifth Third Bank, Hyde Park Banking Center, 1420 E. 53rd Street, Chicago, IL 60615
KeyNote Speaker
We are honored to have Edmon Lighthall, Director, Marketplace Development at Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, as our keynote speaker. Mr. Lighthall has worked for nearly 20 years in Sales and Management for large corporations and Nonprofits. His experience gave him the privilege of interact with business people of all backgrounds and industries for the purpose of growing their business.
Mr. Lighthall's specialties include Advocacy, Fundraising, Business Development, and Organizational Management. Mr. Lighthall promises to share his insight on what it takes to start and grow an enterprise where others are struggling to maintain their competitive advantage.
NEW BUSINESS MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
Get the word out! Our SBND entrepreneurs are looking for opportunities to develop long-term contracts, funding, client referrals, loans, or investment relationships with establishments that are interested in building a customer base in one or more of the following industries:
· Veteran's affairs · Women in transition · Social media and online marketing · Women's shoes manufacturers · News and magazine publications · Temporary employment agencies · Computer repair · Video and commercial production · Radio and TV · Arts and entertainment · Aquatics and swimming industries · Health, nutrition and safety including · Cooking and Catering · Transitional Housing for Homeless.
SBND is focused on driving the economy forward with the creation of more self-employment opportunities, and by increasing the number of new legal enterprises, jobs, and tax revenues in Chicago neighborhoods.
More specifically, through multiple marketing outlets, those who partner with SBND will increase their chances to open up new business markets. Additionally, you will gain positive publicity for contributing to the economic turnaround in communities most affected by the recession.
sbnd mission & pARTNER EXHIBITS
SBND's mission is to create platforms where entrepreneurs can gain the education, skills and financial resources needed to start and grow successful enterprises.
Register to be a co-sponsor of SBND's VIP Business Network Event and gain recognition, exhibit company products or services, and deliver your company's marketing presentation to a captive audience of potential clients.
Net proceeds from SBND sponsorship fees will be used to create start-up enterprise grants and awarded to Active SBND Members who complete SBND's strategic enterprise development projects.
To learn more about SBND, click the following link.
SBND's VIP Network Event promises to be informative and entertaining. Space is limited and you must register to attend.
Register today by clicking the "REGISTER NOW" button below. You will glad you did.
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