Partner Events

The City of Chicago's Office of New Americans (ONA) and the Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) invite small business owners and entrepreneurs to a FREE expo, sponsored by Western Union: When:  Saturday, March 31, 2012 Where:  National Museum of Mexican, 1852 W. 19th St. Time: 10:00a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Cost:  FREE Come meet with over twenty exhibitors and get resources on: • How to finance a small business • How to start the licensing process • How to understand and comply with tax laws and other legal requirements • Where to connect with...


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Erie Neighborhood House will host an educational briefing geared towards all Property Owners on the benefits of participating in the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Housing Choice Voucher program. La Casa Erie proveerá información para dueños/as de casa sobre los beneficios de programas y participación con la Autoridad de Vivienda Pública de Chicago (CHA). WHEN • CUÁNDO Wednesday, February 8, 2012 Miércoles, 8 de febrero 2012 6:00–8:00 p.m. WHERE • DÓNDE Erie Neighborhood House Centro de La Villita 4225 W. 25th Street Chicago, IL 60623 Please RSVP by phone or email...


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Heart disease is still the No. 1 killer of women, taking the life of 1 in 3 women each year. This means women just like you - mothers, sisters, friends - are dying at the rate of one per minute because they don't know what you know: heart disease kills. But it can be prevented. Sisters. Girlfriends. Colleagues. You share everything from recipes and work/life tips to deep and emotional moments with the women in your life. Make sure you share how much you want them to live by passing on some lifesaving knowledge. What to Expect FREE heart-health screenings, including tests for blood...


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We hope you are up to a great start this new year surely to be filled with much excitement. Telpochcalli Community Education Project (Tcep) will be hosting "Fashion and Custom Design", an event to showcase the work that has been done by Tcep's Servicios Hogareña, Women's Economic Development Program. Tcep's Servicios Hogareña, Women's Economic Development Program engages women from the Little Village community of Chicago in the concept of self growth to enhance their economic independence through clothes design, alterations, and the custom tailoring business. Please join us January 20th, 2012...


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Free Tax Return Preparation for You by Volunteers The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Programs offer free tax help for taxpayers who qualify. Trained community volunteers may help with special credits, such as Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled. In addition to free tax return preparation assistance, most sites also offer free electronic filing (e-filing). Individuals taking advantage of the e-file program will receive their refunds in half the time compared to returns filed...


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