March 4, 2013

SSN Small Business & Nonprofit Development Group (SBND) will host it's 2013 Community Enterprise Kick-off Event at Fifth Third Bank, Chicago-Hyde Park Banking Center.

The event will focus on practical and groundbreaking methods for funding your business in 2013.

Enjoy learning as you engage with vendors, cultivate new customers, and discover the latest trends in funding your enterprise and expanding your competitive edge.

This kick-off will be the first in a sequence of quarterly empowerment conferences and used as a platform to introduce SBND Community Achievement award finalists, sponsors, partners, and members who are investing in the success of small business and nonprofit enterprises. Our grand finale year end event will be the 2013 SBND Awards & Appreciation Ceremony. Expert guest speakers will focus on topics that provide custom strategies for overcoming barriers and achieving economic success.

To learn more and register, click the following link: 2013 SBND Kick-off Event

November 17, 2012

The 2012 Community Enterprise Achievement Gala held on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Chicago South Loop Hotel was well attended. 

For a peak at the program directory and achievement nominees click the following link:

Souvenir Business Program Book, SBND Community Enterprise Achievement 

SBND Thank You Ad:

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For More Information:

To learm more about SSN Small Business & Nonprofit Development Group (SBND), visit http://www.sbnd-bizhelp.com/.

Stay tuned for more information on how to empower your community enterprise, expand your market base and maintain your competitve edge by partnering with SBND.

To learn more about the event click the following link:

SBND Community Achievement Gala
 

July 14, 2012

SBND VIP Business Network Event

June 23, 2012

SBND Announced Its July 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 SBND's start-up 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 professional business executives who can guide your enterprise 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 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

Limited Time Offer Announcement

SBND is offering opportunities for government and private business sectors to co-sponsor our VIP Network Event by reserving exhibit space.

*Register to be a co-sponsor and gain public recognition, exhibit company products or services, and deliver your marketing presentation to a captive audience of potential clients.

50% discount rates on exhibit space are available for those who register by June 30, 2012.

For more information click the following link: SBND VIP Network Event

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May 22, 2012

SBND is offering a free Business Empowerment Workshop on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.

At the event you will have an opportunity to expand your customer base, strengthen your support network and evaluate best practices for developing the capacity to grow a successful small business or nonprofit enterprise. 

The empowerment workshop was inspired by renowned business professionals and motivational speakers such as

• Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad
• Les Brown, author of Step into Your Greatness; and
• Napolean Hill, author of The Law of Success.

Meet and mingle with entrepreneurs who are rising above the economic recession by using empowerment principals to increase business revenue and create self-employment opportunities.

The workshop is free and will be hosted by Fifth Third Bank Center, 1420 E. 53rd Street, Chicago, IL 60615.

Doors will open with refreshments and networking at 5:30 pm. Afterwards, a 2 part presentation is scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm and end at 8:00 pm. Dress code is business casual.

To attend this event, registration is required. However, seating capacity is limited, so register today by clicking the "Register Now" button below.

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March 14, 2012

SSN Small Business and Nonprofit Development Group (SBND) is hosting its first VIP Network Reception on Monday, April 16, 2012 from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM at Chicago State University.

Successful entrepreneurs are being challenged to answer the question, “What makes you a successful business or nonprofit organization leader in an economy that is failing to maintain its competitive edge?”  SBND believes it's their relentless drive to accomplish goals and tenacious ability to capitalize on opportunities missed by others. This is why SBND is encouraging prominent entrepreneurs and corporate business owners to “reinvest in the community that invests in you."

In recognition of SBND's initiative, State of Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel have publically announced their support through greeting letters and proclamations.

Chicago Rahm Emanuel Proclamation Link


SBND Mission:

SBND Group consists of current and aspiring  entrepreneurs who have collaborated with SSN (Strategic Solution Network, Inc.) to create a system of educational and financial resources for small start-up businesses and grassroots nonprofit organizations. 

SBND is striving to educate, train, and create revenue streams for committed entrepreneurs that they may contribute to the economic turnaround in communities hardest hit by the recession.   By developing self-employment opportunities, SBND is doing its part to move the economy forward.  More business means more jobs.

Benefits of partnering with SBND:

Through multiple marketing outlets, those who partner with SBND will increase opportunities to open up new markets for business and gain positive publicity for contributing to the economic turnaround in various Chicago districts.  More specifically, your involvement will help create direct economic outcomes on target communities that increase the number of new legal enterprises, jobs, and tax revenue.

How to Learn More:

To learn more about how you can benefit as an SBND sponsor, join us at our VIP Network Reception on Monday, April 16, 2012 from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Location:   Chicago State University’s New Academic Library Sunroom on the 4^th Floor, 9501 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60628.

Itinerary:  At the event, you will be able to network with other distinguished guests, meet prospective customers, and enjoy a buffet of refreshments.  Additionally, you will have an opportunity to be one of the first to sign-up as a vendor or special guest at SBND’s Small Business Expo/Career Fair planned for September 2012.

Sponsors and Supporters:

Presbytery of Chicago’s Committee on the Self-Development of People

West Point Missionary Baptist Church

Chicago State University’s Illinois Small Business Development Center

Dante L. Mosely, Vice President of Business Development, Hyde Park Bank

University of Chicago’s IJ Clinic on Entrepreneurship

Fifth Third Bank-Hyde Park Financial Center

Chicago Bee Branch, City of Chicago Public Library

Yvonne Orr, United Way, Chief Professional Officer / South-Southwest Suburban Region

Harry S. Truman College, Continuing Education Department

Genesys Unique Kreations

Ron Carter, Publisher and Editor of the historic South Street Journal

John Porter, Resources Plus

2012 SBND Committee:

Leslie Barnes, Olawale Idreez, Mary Kaminski, Nita Marchant, Sakinah Moore, Latasha Parks, Melody Walson.

SBND Honorary Advisory Board:

Herb Callahan, Ron Carter, Laurel Taylor-Dudley, Daryl Forney, Manuel Gonzalez, Ruby Gray, Lynne McDaniel, Sarah Jane Moore, Dante L. Mosely, Randell Phelps, John Porter, Steven Rogers

Seating is Limited:

RSVP today by contacting Nita Marchant at 773-793-9128 or email nmarchant@ssncandoit.com.

Online Registration:   REGISTER NOW! 

January 1, 2012
“Earn College Credits from Home!…”

Strategic Solutions Network, Inc. (SSN) is seeking undergraduate and graduate interns to work with us on several strategic business development projects for small grassroots start-up organizations that require research on target consumers and competitive markets.  There are several concentration areas that include, but not limited to the following:

(1) health, wellness, and nutrition, (2) social service enterprises, (3) children day care services(4) urban print and on-line media, and (5) nonprofit organization development.

Interns will have hands on opportunities to gain consulting experience and earn a small stipend to cover transportation, meals, or other miscellaneous expenses.  Interns will also be able to work from home to complete research projects.

Click the following link to learn more:  Intern Opportunity Link