2025 Chicagoland Small Business Outlook Survey Release & Networking

2025 Chicagoland Small Business Outlook Survey Release & Networking

By Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce

Overview

Get the first look at the 2025 Chicagoland Small Business Outlook—UIC’s pulse on revenue, hiring, capital, tech, and key challenges.

What to Expect

  • Key Findings Briefing: Clear takeaways on revenue outlook, headcount plans, access to capital, digital tools, and sector differences across the region.
  • Expert Reactions: Short responses from lenders, founders, and ecosystem partners on what the data means for 2025 planning.
  • Actionable Resources: How to tap SBDC advising, capital partners, and upcoming programs to put the insights to work.
  • Networking: Connect with peers, lenders, resource partners, and policymakers over light refreshments.

Who Should Attend

  • Small business owners and startup founders
  • Lenders, CDFIs, and capital partners
  • Corporate procurement & supplier diversity leaders
  • Economic development, higher ed, and nonprofit partners
  • Policymakers and ecosystem stakeholders
Category: Business, Startups

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Highlights

  • 2 hours
  • In person

Location

Wintrust Bank Chicago

231 South LaSalle Street

Chicago, IL 60604

How do you want to get there?

Organized by

Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce

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Free
Dec 8 · 10:00 AM CST