Set Your Business Goals

Setting clear, actionable goals for the year is crucial for business success. This workshop will guide you through the process of reviewing your last year’s performance and setting meaningful, achievable goals for the future.
You’ll learn effective goal-setting frameworks, understand how to align your goals with your business vision and values, and develop practical strategies for achieving these goals. Through interactive exercises and peer discussions, you’ll begin crafting your business goals for this year and creating action plans for achieving them.
Date / Time:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM CT
Location: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)
Agenda
4:00 – 4:30 PM CT – Introductions & Goal-Setting Framework
4:30 – 5:00 PM CT – Content Discussion: Strategic Goal 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.