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Driving economic transformation on the West Side of Chicago. ▶️ www.westsideforward.org

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WSF workshop coming up this month!

Getting Your Business Ready for the Holiday Season
🗓️Tuesday, October 27
⏰6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍Virtual

Register at: www.westsideforward.org/webinars

#WestSideForward #Chicago #SmallBusiness #Business by @westsideforwardchicago

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3 days ago

📣 Calling All West Side Business Owners!

Ready to grow your business and take it to the next level? 🚀

Our revitalized Business Empowered Program is now accepting applications!

This 10-week cohort is designed for new and established entrepreneurs looking to strengthen their business skills and build a foundation for long-term success.

Participants will gain expert guidance in: ✅ Business Plan Development ✅ Marketing & Branding ✅ Financing & Accounting ✅ Risk Management & Legal Matters …and more!

📅 Starting: November 2026
💻 When: Tuesdays | 6–8 PM | Virtual

🔗 Apply today: westsideforward.org/apply

#Chicago #Business #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #WestSideForward by @westsideforwardchicago

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4 days ago

Thank you @dionschicagodream for featuring us! We’re proud to serve and support Chicago’s West Side residents, businesses, and communities.

Through our work, we remain committed to creating opportunities, strengthening local businesses, and fostering thriving communities.

#WestSideForward #WestSideChicago #chicagowestside by @westsideforwardchicago

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3 days ago

October Newsletter 2026 | Resources For Your Business + Career

☑️Doing Business Aligned (DBA) Membership
☑️Fall 2026 Business Empowered Program
☑️2026 Holiday Guide
☑️Women’s Business Month
☑️Hispanic Heritage Month
☑️ & more

Read the newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/westsideforward.org/oct2026-newsletter

#WestSideForward #WestSideForwardChicago by @westsideforwardchicago

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5 days ago

We post a weekly resource list featuring key opportunities in Illinois.
The Resource List includes:
▪️career opportunities
▪️funding opportunities
▪️training programs
▪️community events

To read the FULL LIST, click the link in bio🔗
#chicago #illinois #jobshiring #jobopportunities #chicagoevents by @westsideforwardchicago

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10 days ago

Austin P.O.W.E.R 5K

#chicago #westsidechicago #chicagoevents #5krun #chicagowellness by @westsideforwardchicago

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a month ago

September Newsletter 2026 | Resources For Your Business + Career

☑️DFSS Senior Services Food Box Program
☑️Open House Chicago
☑️Resource Fairs
☑️Funding Opportunities
☑️Austin POWER 5K
☑️Internship Opportunities

Read the newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/westsideforward.org/sept2026-newsletter

#WestSideForward #WestSideForwardChicago by @westsideforwardchicago

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a month ago

We post a weekly resource list featuring key opportunities in Illinois.

The Resource List includes:
▪️career opportunities
▪️funding opportunities
▪️training programs
▪️community events

To read the FULL LIST, click the link in bio🔗
#chicago #chicagobusiness #illinois #jobseekers #jobshiring #jobopening #jobopportunities #chicagojobs #chicagoevents #internships by @westsideforwardchicago

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2 months ago

August Newsletter 2026 | Resources For Your Business + Career

☑️Behind the License Series - BACP
☑️SNAP Benefits Assistance
☑️Chicago Business Resource Expo
☑️Austin POWER 5K
☑️Community Events

Read the newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/westsideforward.org/aug2026-newsletter

#WestSideForward #WestSideForwardChicago by @westsideforwardchicago

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2 months ago

West Side Forward had the pleasure of participating as an exhibitor at the first in-person Chicago Business Resource Expo of the year at Truman College.

We worked alongside our community partners to support attendees and connect Chicago small businesses with valuable resources and opportunities.

As an NBDC, we remain committed to serving and empowering Chicago’s small business community.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table. We appreciate the opportunity to connect with you!

#WestSideForward #ChicagoSmallBusiness #WestSideChicago by @westsideforwardchicago

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5 months ago

We post a weekly resource list featuring key opportunities in Illinois.

The Resource List includes:
▪️career opportunities
▪️funding opportunities
▪️training programs
▪️community events

To read the FULL LIST, click the link in bio🔗
#chicago #chicagobusiness #chicagobusinesses #illinois #jobseekers #jobshiring #jobopening #jobopportunities #chicagojobs #chicagoevents #internships #chicagointernships by @westsideforwardchicago

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6 months ago

The first #ChicagoSmallBizExpo of the year is happening now until 12:30 PM CST. It's not too late to attend. Register now: Chicago.gov/BizExpo

#Chicago #ChiBiz #ChicagoBusiness by @westsideforwardchicago

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7 months ago