Small Business Links

Lincoln Park Chamber
The Lincoln Park Network is a group member of the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce. A number of us are also individual members. The Chamber is very active and sponsors wonderful networking events each month. We think it’s a terrific resource.

The Lincoln Park Business Development Institute (LPBDI)
The LPBDI is a non-profit affiliate of the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce. Established to educate and provide resources for business owners in the Chicagoland area, the organization develops and sponsors business seminars, and networking events. LPBDI also offers ‘Start-up Chicago’, a 10-week course for people who have a business idea and seek the tools and resources to develop it into a workable plan. ‘Start-up Chicago’ is co-sponsored by The Coleman Entrepreneurship Center - DePaul University.

LPN member, Gail Zelitzky, serves on the Board Directors of both the Lincoln Park Chamber and the LPBDI.

LPN members, Mark W. Rogers and Chris Matern serve on the Board of Directors of the Lincoln Park Chamber.

The Chicagoland Small Business Events (CSBE) List
An incredibly thorough listing of small business events throughout the city and suburbs, published by the Coleman Entrepreneurship Center (CEC) at DePaul University.

TechVenue
Regional technology business events calendar.

Score Learning Center
Nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneurial education and the formation, growth and success of small businesses nationwide. Free, confidential small business advice to help you build your business.

Small Business Articles

Time to do a business audit?
If you want to grow your business in the coming year, it's probably a good idea.

The Three Circles of Networking
Effective networking requires an awareness of how you fit into a conversation, situation, or relationship.

Prospecting Strategies Networking

Nuances of Networking

Keeping Your Customers Happy