Budgeting & Forecasting

A well-designed budget is more than just a financial document—it’s a roadmap for your business’s future. This workshop will show you how to create and use budgets effectively for both short-term operations and long-term planning.

You’ll learn practical budgeting techniques, discover how to create realistic financial forecasts, and understand how to use these tools to guide business decisions. Through interactive exercises, you’ll practice creating budgets that align with your business goals and values, while developing strategies to monitor and adjust your budget as needed.

Date / Time:
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM CT
Location: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)

Agenda
4:00 – 4:30 PM CT – Introductions & Budgeting Fundamentals
4:30 – 5:00 PM CT – Content Discussion: Budget Development
5:00 – 5:45 PM CT – Interactive Activities & Group Discussions
5:45 – 6:00 PM CT – Reflection & Next Steps

About Your Event Hosts

Southeast Chicago Commission (SECC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to facilitating and supporting economic development within the Southeast lakefront communities of Hyde Park, Kenwood, Oakland, Washington Park, and Woodlawn. SECC works to foster collaboration and coordination among businesses, organizations, and institutions to promote the creation of jobs, investment, and economic vitality in these vibrant communities.

Uptima Entrepreneur Cooperative is the nation’s first cooperatively owned business support organization, providing holistic and culturally relevant education, advising, and community to support diverse entrepreneurs in creating thriving businesses. Uptima has supported over 1,000 diverse entrepreneurs in gaining education and advising to explore business ownership as a pathway for wealth creation.