Lunch & Learn How to Access Grants For Store Front Activation

Calling All Business Owners & Entrepreneurs!

Join us for the Chicago Urban League’s Lunch & Learn for Small Businesses: How to Access Grants for Storefront Activation
Ready to take your business to its next storefront? Join the Chicago Urban League’s
Lunch & Learn for Small Businesses: How to Access Grants for Storefront Activation on
Thursday, October 15, 2026, from noon to 3 PM at 8331 South Stewart Avenue, Chicago!
Hear Nicole Wheatly of Step Inc. Consulting shares her storefront funding story and learn about leasing versus owning, preparing a funding-ready business, and exploring grants. Connect with AAABNA Neighborhood
Retail Activation Program, SomerCor, Allies for Community Business to explore commercial real estate financing, small business loans, and capital resources. Enjoy
light refreshments, meet the presenters, visit resource tables, and make connections that could help move your business forward!
Link to register:
https://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/small-business-lunch-and-learn-how-to-access-grants-for-storefront-activation/