There are
many opportunities in Chicago for those wishing to start a business, expand on
their projects or move in a new entrepreneurial direction. This Friday is the
Annual Food Policy Summit. Taking place
at the south Shore Culture Center, the event – from 9.30am to 5.pm – is
organized by the Chicago Food Policy Action Council (CFPAC) in conjunction with
the Detection and Classification of Acoustic Scenes and Events (DCASE). Now in its 14th year, a series of
workshops, food demos and resources will be available. Click here
for more information.
Small
business owners and will be able to learn how they can participate in the City
Markets program as well as benefit from Chicago’s vending opportunities.
Next week on
March 18, a workshop will be hosted by the Chicago City Markets Team, in
conjunction with Logan Square Farmers Market and Bronzeville Boxville Market
executives. Discussions for new market
applicants will be centered on how to find a market most appropriate for one’s
needs.
In other Chicago business expansion
news we see the movement of security integrator Security 101 opening a new
office in Chicago. It will be run by David Ritland who is both
owner and president; a man who has expanded another company – The Sentral Group
– to five American and one Mexican plant.
CEO of the firm, Steve Crespo said:
“Chicago is an exciting market with a number of growing businesses and organizations needing quality integrated security to protect employees and assets. Dave and his team will be backed by the Security 101 organization and its other franchise offices.”
