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SUMMARY:CANCELLED- BLEND Program (Cohort 2.1)
LOCATION:Jeffrey Hines: State Farm (312 Madison Street\, Oak Park\, IL 6030
 2)
DESCRIPTION:**DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES\, THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED** T
 he Oak Park Black & Latine Business Support Network — known as BLEND —
  is more than a program. It’s a movement. BLEND stands for Black and Lat
 ine Entrepreneurship\, Networks\, and Development — a name that reflects
  our core mission: to support\, connect\, and grow Black and Latine-owned 
 businesses right here in Oak Park. Designed to uplift and invest in the br
 illiance of these entrepreneurs\, BLEND brings together both emerging and 
 established business owners to build a stronger\, more inclusive local eco
 nomy. Through expert-led sessions\, peer collaboration\, and practical res
 ources\, BLEND delivers the knowledge\, community\, and momentum that driv
 e real business success — now and into the future! Cohort 2 focuses on E
 stablished Businesses. These sessions will be held monthly in the evenings
 . Below are the dates and times: 1. Navigating Oak Park’s Economic Vital
 ity Infrastructure - 9/10/25 ○ Advanced insights into how to engage with
  village government and local institutions for business growth. 2. Getting
  Your Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Certification - 10/8/25 ○ The p
 rocess and benefits of becoming a certified MBE. 3. Advanced Marketing Str
 ategies - 11/12/25 ○ Exploring new platforms and approaches to expand br
 and reach. 4. Human Resources: Talent Retention & Leadership - 12/10/25 
 ○ Strategies for retaining top talent and fostering a strong workplace c
 ulture. 5. Financial Planning for Growth - 1/14/26 ○ Advanced financial 
 management\, including securing capital for expansion. 6. Communications: 
 Managing Business Reputation - 2/11/26 ○ Strategies for maintaining and 
 enhancing a business’s public image. 7. Operations: Scaling & Expanding 
 Your Business - 3/11/26 ○ How to scale operations\, increase efficiency\
 , and enter new markets. Date & time details ● 6:00 - 6:30 PM | Networki
 ng ● 6:30 - 7:30 PM | SME Presentation ● 7:30 - 8:00 PM | Networking F
 ees & registration details FREE - Minority-Owned Oak Park businesses and o
 rganizations\n\nhttps://www.oprfchamber.org/events/93985
URL:https://www.oprfchamber.org/events/93985
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