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Empower your business with the CTA's Building Small Businesses Program:

 

Designed to elevate small, diverse construction firms to new heights.

Tap into our immersive financial-building tools, access capital and bonding, forge procurement connections, and master advanced organizational practices to power your growth and

ascend to the next level.

Chicago Transit Authority
Building Small Businesses Program

Join us for an intensive session designed to accelerate the growth of small businesses.

 

Workshop Details:

  • Date: Thu, May 9, 2024 

  • Time: 5:30 PM-7:30 PM CST

  • Location: Olive-Harvey College 10001 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

Focus Areas:

  • Financial Management: Navigate your business's finances with confidence.

  • Access to Capital: Discover new sourcing avenues to fuel your growth.

  • Technical Support: Gain back office support that keeps you focused on what you do best.

  • Procurement Connections: Connect with procurement opportunities and expand your reach.

This event is free and specifically tailored to diverse and small business construction firms.

For More Information, Contact: Suzanne Arkle | suzanne@zanninc.com | 312.543.6317

Chicago Transit Authority
Building Small Businesses Program


Join us for an intensive session designed to accelerate the growth of small businesses.

Join us for an intensive session designed to accelerate the growth of small businesses.

Program Orientation Details:

Dates:​

  • Thurs, April 17, 2024

Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM CST

Location: The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Chicago
1250 W 119th St, Chicago, IL 60643

Focus Areas:

  • Financial Management: Navigate your business's finances with confidence.

  • Access to Capital: Discover new sourcing avenues to fuel your growth.

  • Technical Support: Gain back office support that keeps you focused on what you do best.

  • Procurement Connections: Connect with procurement opportunities and expand your reach.

 

This event is free and specifically tailored to diverse and small business construction firms.

Image by Drew Beamer

Empower your business with the CTA's Building Small Businesses Program:

 

Designed to elevate small, diverse construction firms to new heights.

Tap into our immersive financial-building tools, access capital and bonding, forge procurement connections, and master advanced organizational practices to power your growth and

ascend to the next level.

Chicago Transit Authority
Building Small Businesses Program

Join us for an intensive session designed to accelerate the growth of small businesses.

 

Workshop Details:

  • Date: Thu, May 9, 2024 

  • Time: 5:30 PM-7:30 PM CST

  • Location: Olive-Harvey College 10001 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

Focus Areas:

  • Financial Management: Navigate your business's finances with confidence.

  • Access to Capital: Discover new sourcing avenues to fuel your growth.

  • Technical Support: Gain back office support that keeps you focused on what you do best.

  • Procurement Connections: Connect with procurement opportunities and expand your reach.

This event is free and specifically tailored to diverse and small business construction firms.

For More Information, Contact: Suzanne Arkle | suzanne@zanninc.com | 312.543.6317

Chicago Transit Authority
DBE Certification Workshop


Join us for an informative workshop designed to guide small business owners through the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification process.

Workshop Details:

Dates:​

  • Thurs, May 15, 2024

Time: 3:00 PM-5:00 PM CST

Location: HACIA 650 W. Lake St, Suite 415

Chicago, IL 60661

What You'll Learn:

  • Eligibility criteria for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification

  • Required documents for DBE certification.

  • Steps to becoming certified

  • What happens after you receive your DBE certification

 

About the Speaker: Benjamin Bedenfield, Chicago Transit Authority

Benjamin has been a certifier, educator, and advocate for small businesses in the CTA's Diversity Programs department for 7 years. He is considered an expert amongst his peers and well-versed in the federal regulations governing the DBE program. Benjamin manages one of the nation's leading certification programs with direct emphasis on promoting equitable economic opportunity for small business owners.

RSVP is required.

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Empower your business with the CTA's Building Small Businesses Program:

 

Designed to elevate small, diverse construction firms to new heights.

Tap into our immersive financial-building tools, access capital and bonding, forge procurement connections, and master advanced organizational practices to power your growth and

ascend to the next level.

SOUL Mastermind Breakfast Series for Growth-Oriented Contractors

The SOUL Mastermind Breakfast series is an enriching program designed for early growth stage construction contractors who aspire to master the art of securing public works contracts. Through a collaborative and supportive environment, we encourage the elevation of mindset, expansion of operational expertise, and the cultivation of valuable industry connections.

Key Series Topics:

  • Project Management Mastery: A 16-segment journey through project planning, scheduling, and monitoring.

  • Financial Management: Dive deep into rebates, invoicing, and controlling costs.

  • Compliance: Master the essentials of project close-out and record-keeping.

Special Onboarding:

Prepare for success with the B.O.S.S.'s Buildertrend Onboarding session.

 

Please choose the time that best suits your schedule:

Full Program Details & Schedule:

For a comprehensive overview of our upcoming events, please download our detailed schedule: Download the Event PDF.

For additional information or assistance, feel free to contact:

Cyndi Stewart

Eya Louis

Chicago Transit Authority
Building Small Businesses Program

Join us for an intensive session designed to accelerate the growth of small businesses.

 

Workshop Details:

  • Date: Thu, May 9, 2024 

  • Time: 5:30 PM-7:30 PM CST

  • Location: Olive-Harvey College 10001 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

Focus Areas:

  • Financial Management: Navigate your business's finances with confidence.

  • Access to Capital: Discover new sourcing avenues to fuel your growth.

  • Technical Support: Gain back office support that keeps you focused on what you do best.

  • Procurement Connections: Connect with procurement opportunities and expand your reach.

This event is free and specifically tailored to diverse and small business construction firms.

For More Information, Contact: Suzanne Arkle | suzanne@zanninc.com | 312.543.6317

Chicago Transit Authority
Building Small Businesses Program

Join us for an intensive session designed to accelerate the growth of small businesses.

Program Orientation Details:

Dates:​

  • Thurs, June 12, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM CST

Location: JLM Abundant Life 2622 W Jackson Blvd Chicago, IL 60612

Focus Areas:

  • Financial Management: Navigate your business's finances with confidence.

  • Access to Capital: Discover new sourcing avenues to fuel your growth.

  • Technical Support: Gain back office support that keeps you focused on what you do best.

  • Procurement Connections: Connect with procurement opportunities and expand your reach.

 

This event is free and specifically tailored to diverse and small business construction firms.

Image by Drew Beamer

Chicago Transit Authority
Building Small Businesses Program

Join us for an intensive session designed to accelerate the growth of small businesses.

 

Workshop Details:

  • Date: Thu, May 9, 2024 

  • Time: 5:30 PM-7:30 PM CST

  • Location: Olive-Harvey College 10001 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

Focus Areas:

  • Financial Management: Navigate your business's finances with confidence.

  • Access to Capital: Discover new sourcing avenues to fuel your growth.

  • Technical Support: Gain back office support that keeps you focused on what you do best.

  • Procurement Connections: Connect with procurement opportunities and expand your reach.

This event is free and specifically tailored to diverse and small business construction firms.

For More Information, Contact: Suzanne Arkle | suzanne@zanninc.com | 312.543.6317

Chicago Transit Authority
DBE Certification Workshop

Join the CTA's Building Small Businesses (BSB) Program for an informative workshop designed to guide small business owners through the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification process.

Workshop Details:

Dates:​

  • Thurs, May 15, 2025

Time: 3:00 PM-5:00 PM CST

Location: HACIA 650 W. Lake St, Suite 415 Chicago, IL 60661

What You'll Learn:

  • Eligibility criteria for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification

  • Required documents for DBE certification

  • Steps to becoming certified

  • What happens after you receive your DBE certification

 

About the Speaker: Benjamin Bedenfield, Chicago Transit Authority

Benjamin has been a certifier, educator, and advocate for small businesses in the CTA's Diversity Programs department for 7 years. He is considered an expert amongst his peers and well-versed in the federal regulations governing the DBE program. Benjamin manages one of the nation's leading certification programs with direct emphasis on promoting equitable economic opportunity for small business owners.

RSVP Required

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Empower your business with the CTA's Building Small Businesses Program:

 

Designed to elevate small, diverse construction firms to new heights.

Tap into our immersive financial-building tools, access capital and bonding, forge procurement connections, and master advanced organizational practices to power your growth and

ascend to the next level.

SOUL Mastermind Breakfast Series for Growth-Oriented Contractors

The SOUL Mastermind Breakfast series is an enriching program designed for early growth stage construction contractors who aspire to master the art of securing public works contracts. Through a collaborative and supportive environment, we encourage the elevation of mindset, expansion of operational expertise, and the cultivation of valuable industry connections.

Key Series Topics:

  • Project Management Mastery: A 16-segment journey through project planning, scheduling, and monitoring.

  • Financial Management: Dive deep into rebates, invoicing, and controlling costs.

  • Compliance: Master the essentials of project close-out and record-keeping.

Special Onboarding:

Prepare for success with the B.O.S.S.'s Buildertrend Onboarding session.

 

Please choose the time that best suits your schedule:

Full Program Details & Schedule:

For a comprehensive overview of our upcoming events, please download our detailed schedule: Download the Event PDF.

For additional information or assistance, feel free to contact:

Cyndi Stewart

Eya Louis

© 2024 by Ascend-Hi

info@zanninc.com
Tel. 720-324-8580

Contact Us

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