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SUMMARY:BMO Austin Aspire Presents: Small Business HR & Tax Essentials
DESCRIPTION:To kick off our Summer Small Business Education Series\, BMO Austin Aspire is hosting a session focused on HR & Tax Compliance for Small Businesses & Nonprofits. This session will provide essential guidance to help you stay compliant\, avoid common pitfalls\, and build a stronger foundation for your business or organization. \n  \nSome of the topics that will be covered include: \n\nHR compliance essentials for small businesses\nTax compliance considerations for both businesses and nonprofits\nCommon pitfalls and how to avoid them\nBest practices to strengthen your operational foundation\n\nWe will have guest speakers on hand to share insights and expertise: \n\nLauren Karlin\, SHRM-CP – Paychex BMO Business Consultant\nQiara Johnson\, CPA – ShEO\, Cosmo Concierge
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LOCATION:Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation\, 5500 W. Madison St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:BMO Austin Aspire Presents: Small Business Access to Capital
DESCRIPTION:The second week of our Summer Small Business Education Series\, BMO Austin Aspire is hosting a session focused on Small Business Access to Capital. This session will guide you through practical strategies to strengthen cash flow\, improve financial stability\, and position your business for long-term success. Whether you’re looking to expand operations\, invest in new opportunities\, or simply build a stronger financial foundation\, this event is designed with your goals in mind. \nTopics will include: \n\nUnderstanding small business funding options—from traditional loans to grants like SomerCor’s Down Payment Assistance Program (DPAP)\, which offers up to $25\,000 to first-time commercial building buyers in Cook County\nStrategies to improve cash flow and manage working capital effectively\nBuilding and maintaining healthy business credit\nIdentifying the right financing solutions for different stages of your business\nResources and tools available to support minority- and women-owned businesses\n\nGuest Speakers: \nManuel Flores\, President & CEO\, SomerCor \nChristopher Parker\, Senior Regional Strategist\, BMO Bank
URL:https://ourculture.us/event/bmo-austin-aspire-presents-small-business-access-to-capital/
LOCATION:Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation\, 5500 W. Madison St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:BMO Austin Aspire Presents: Employee Banking Benefits - Made for You
DESCRIPTION:BMO Austin Aspire Presents: Employee Banking Benefits – Made for You
URL:https://ourculture.us/event/bmo-austin-aspire-presents-employee-banking-benefits-made-for-you/
LOCATION:Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation\, 5500 W. Madison St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:BMO Austin Aspire Presents: Small Business Mixer
DESCRIPTION:BMO Austin Aspire Presents: Small Business Mixer
URL:https://ourculture.us/event/bmo-austin-aspire-presents-small-business-mixer/
LOCATION:Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation\, 5500 W. Madison St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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