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Business

Do you have dreams of becoming an entrepreneur or taking your business to the next level? Here are 3 items to consider.

 Apply for grants to obtain business funding. Make sure you have your financial statements ready when you are applying for large grants. Check out the latest grants compiled by Chicago Southsider. Then, work with a grant writer to make sure you are putting your best foot forward.

Hire the right team. It's hard to acquire funds and manage those funds if you don't have a financial team in place. Hire an accountant or CPA to make sure you're on the right track. This is one of the first steps you want to take to prepare yourself for a successful business. If you own an accounting firm and would like to place an ad, send us an email at [email protected].

Attend conferences. If you missed this year’s Go Getter conference featuring Colony Reeves and Erin on Demand, you can prepare for 2023. The next Go-Getter Conference will take place September 15-16, 2023 in Chicago. Grab your tickets for the Go-Getter conference as soon as possible.

Beauty

It's pageant season!

Miss USA pageant. On October 3, 2022, Angel Reyes of Chicago placed top 5 at the Miss USA pageant. The 2023 Miss Illinois and Miss Illinois Teen USA pageant will take place from May 26-28, 2023 at the Braden Auditorium of Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois.

Miss Chicago pageant. If you've ever dreamed of becoming Miss America, you can apply to participate in the Miss Chicago competition taking place on January 7, 2023 at the Irish American Heritage Center, Chicago.

Brunch 

Interested in the best food on Chicago's South Side? Of course you are.

Chicago is well-known for its food scene, but some of the best-kept secrets reside on the South Side of the city. From ethnic centric favorites to health conscious delicacies, you’ll be able to dive into an assortment of food that will make you feel right at home.

Since November is World Vegan Month, we'll start you off with some vegan options. Make new friends and catch-up with your besties at these restaurants around the city.

• Top Black-owned Vegan restaurants on Chicago's South Side

• Top 10 Restaurants You Should Visit in Chicago's Bronzeville Neighborhood

• Truth Italian Named Best French Toast in Bronzeville

• 4 Black-owned Beverage Shops that Offer Fall Flavors

What we're doing

Journalism Creator Summit. The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY hosted its second annual Journalism Creator Summit on Friday, November 4, 2022. It's so easy to attend sessions and forget to digest the information you learn. I set aside 2 hours this weekend to compile my notes and identify 3 pieces of information I can use to achieve my goals.

Financial Statement Training for Entrepreneurs. Financial Statements workshops are back! I teach financial statement training for journalists, investors, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders. The next Masterclass will take place on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Reserve your spot for the Financial Statement Masterclass.

Planning for Conferences in 2023. The 2023 Women in Journalism Workshop will take place from April 7-9, 2023 at the Reynolds Journalism Institute. Applications are available until November 18, 2022.

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