$ecure the Bag: from Pop Up to Buy the Block

5055 South Prairie Avenue,Chicago IL 60615

20 December, 2021

Description

This is a networking event and panel discussion for business owners who are looking to launch retail or real estate in urban communities. $ecure the Bag and close out 2021 on a strong note for your business. This is a networking event and panel discussion for business owners who are looking to launch retail businesses and real estate developments in urban communities. There will be a panel discussion with entrepreneurs at different stages of businesses and real estate ownership: Pop Up, Leasing, Development, Ownership and financing these deals. Featured panelists Corey Gilkey, LDRS1354, FriiStyle and Policy Kings, LLC Kai Bandele, Bandele Properties David Feinberg, Chicago Community Loan Fund Panel moderated by Christyn S. Freemon, Project Forward Registration required in advance, attendees will receive a gift bag, LDRS swag and more. Event details 5 - 5:45 Food and Networking 5:45 - 6:15 Panel 6:15 - 6:30 Question and Answer 6:30 - 7pm Networking and Close COVID-19 protocols will be followed. Masks will be required. Space is limited, advanced registration required. Food by ParaSoul Decor by A’vents by August Programming by Project Forward Thank you to Event Sponsors: Adidas, ParaSoul, Chicago Community Loan Fund, Bronzeville Chamber of Commerce Project Forward is community development venture that specializes in working with neighborhood developers, and small business support organizations and small business financiers (for profit and non profit) seeking to make a greater impact within the communities they serve. We offer access to capital development, real estate developer services and commercial corridor management. Businesses can change communities, for better or worse. Urban businesses are an integral part of urban revitalization Project Forward helps to bring resources to commercial corridors and the businesses that populate these corridors.