{"id":2594959,"date":"2022-09-22T09:50:45","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T16:50:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.wbc.cliquedomains.com\/?page_id=2594959"},"modified":"2024-03-26T12:19:56","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T17:19:56","slug":"chi-capital-accelerator","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/chi-capital-accelerator\/","title":{"rendered":"CHI CAPITAL ACCELERATOR"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vce-row-container\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" data-vce-full-width=\"true\" id=\"el-2e94c94d\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-2e94c94d\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-fbd2a256\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-fbd2a256\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-fbd2a256\"><div class=\"vce-row-container\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" data-vce-full-width=\"true\" data-vce-stretch-content=\"true\" id=\"el-9e4a083a\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-9e4a083a\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><div class=\"vce-asset-video-embed-container vce-visible-all-only\"><div class=\"vce-asset-video-embed-wrapper\"><div class=\"vce-asset-video-embed-background\" data-vce-assets-video-embed=\"2598470\" data-vce-assets-video-replacer=\".vce-asset-video-embed-player\" data-vce-assets-video-orientation-class=\"vce-asset-video-embed--state-landscape\"><svg class=\"vce-asset-video-embed-sizer\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-vce-assets-video-state=\"visible\"><\/svg><video class=\"vce-asset-video-embed-player\" playsinline=\"\" loop=\"\"><source src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BLIS_1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"><\/video><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-asset-color-gradient-container vce-visible-all-only\" data-vce-do-apply=\"gradient el-9e4a083a\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-b257b72e\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-b257b72e\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-b257b72e\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container vce-single-image--align-center\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-6b153e07\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-6b153e07\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 4080px;\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\" src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CCa-White-Logo-w-WBC-.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CCa-White-Logo-w-WBC-.png\" data-attachment-id=\"2601916\" alt=\"Chi capital accelerator world business chicago\" title=\"CCa - White Logo w WBC\"><\/div><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-4e5e844b\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-4e5e844b\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-541d8649\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-541d8649\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-541d8649\"><div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--middle\" data-vce-full-width=\"true\" id=\"el-302ebb55\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-302ebb55\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-cab941fc\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-cab941fc\" data-vce-animate=\"vce-o-animate--slideInLeft\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-cab941fc\"><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-adf04261\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-adf04261\"><p>In tandem with the WBC\u2019s Community Impact team, the Mayor\u2019s Office, and other key partners, this program aims to challenge the access to capital gap and promote equitable economic development. This multi-phased program connects business owners to technical assistance, funding opportunities, and valuable resources to help scale their operations.<\/p>\n<p>The objective of this 12-week program, beginning in June 2024, is to prepare Black or Latino-owned businesses primed for growth to the capital necessary to take the next step to grow their business. Women and minority-owned businesses are strongly encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We invite business owners to apply on a rolling basis to our formal application to join the \u201924 cohort; the application deadline is April 29th, 2024.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" data-vce-full-width=\"true\" id=\"el-a6d95cf4\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-a6d95cf4\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-bfb22b99\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-bfb22b99\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-bfb22b99\"><div class=\"vce-button-group-container\" id=\"el-9bff53b3\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-9bff53b3\"><div class=\"vce-button-group vce-button-group--gap-20 vce-button-group-alignment--left vce-button-group-vertical-alignment--top\"><div class=\"vce-button--style-basic-container vce-button--style-basic-container--align-left\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-1e95bd2a\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-1e95bd2a\"><a class=\"vce-button vce-button--style-basic vce-button--style-basic--border-round vce-button--style-basic--size-medium vce-button--style-basic--color-b-0-84-138--fff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/NVG3SH8\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding border background  el-1e95bd2a\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last\" id=\"el-166fd2f3\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-166fd2f3\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-166fd2f3\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container vce-single-image--align-left\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-acf708a6\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-acf708a6\" data-vce-animate=\"vce-o-animate--zoomIn\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 1024px;\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 66.69921875%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\"  width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_332578466_sm-1024x683-1.jpg\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_332578466_sm-1024x683-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"2598119\"  alt=\"\" title=\"AdobeStock_332578466_sm-1024x683\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-element--has-background vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" data-vce-full-width=\"true\" id=\"el-3b4fd963\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-3b4fd963\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-98a92f71\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-98a92f71\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-98a92f71\"><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-c1af08ce\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-c1af08ce\" data-vce-animate=\"vce-o-animate--zoomIn\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Participating Business Profile<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-e0d36a13\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-e0d36a13\" data-vce-animate=\"vce-o-animate--fadeInUp\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-dab9f2e4\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-dab9f2e4\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-dab9f2e4\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container vce-single-image--align-center\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-ca3042cb\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-ca3042cb\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 125px;\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\"  width=\"125\" height=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Revenue.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Revenue.png\" data-attachment-id=\"2598512\"  alt=\"\" title=\"Revenue\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-fcd04887\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-fcd04887\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Industry<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Retail, light manufacturing or professional services<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first\" id=\"el-629061bd\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-629061bd\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-629061bd\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container vce-single-image--align-center\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-f82a7b3f\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-f82a7b3f\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 125px;\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\"  width=\"125\" height=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Industry.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Industry.png\" data-attachment-id=\"2598513\"  alt=\"\" title=\"Industry\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-638884a7\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-638884a7\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Annual Revenue<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">At least $250,000<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first\" id=\"el-59278d07\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-59278d07\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-59278d07\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container vce-single-image--align-center\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-b68351ca\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-b68351ca\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 125px;\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\"  width=\"125\" height=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Growth.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Growth.png\" data-attachment-id=\"2598514\"  alt=\"\" title=\"Growth\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-4e390093\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-4e390093\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Years in Business<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">At least 3 years<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last\" id=\"el-2753c812\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-2753c812\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-2753c812\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container vce-single-image--align-center\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-53517f09\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-53517f09\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 125px;\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\"  width=\"125\" height=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/YearsBusiness.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/YearsBusiness.png\" data-attachment-id=\"2598515\"  alt=\"\" title=\"YearsBusiness\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-5c4e47f4\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-5c4e47f4\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Growth Opportunity<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Have identified clear development goals that require capital investment<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" data-vce-full-width=\"true\" id=\"el-b8a8055a\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-b8a8055a\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-67642b3a\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-67642b3a\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-67642b3a\"><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-a576597f\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-a576597f\" data-vce-animate=\"vce-o-animate--slideInLeft\"><h2>2023 Cohort&nbsp;<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" data-vce-full-width=\"true\" id=\"el-71b53e36\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-71b53e36\" data-vce-animate=\"vce-o-animate--scaleInLeft\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-a1bb9f53\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-a1bb9f53\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-a1bb9f53\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container greyscale vce-single-image--align-center\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-d533dfcf\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-d533dfcf\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a href=\"#vcv-popup-2599487\" class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\"  width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1-1.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1-1.png\" data-attachment-id=\"2599471\"  alt=\"\" title=\"1 (1)\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first\" id=\"el-f2d77322\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-f2d77322\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-f2d77322\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container greyscale vce-single-image--align-center\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-bc0e9a03\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-bc0e9a03\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a href=\"#vcv-popup-2599488\" class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\"  width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/15-1.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/15-1.png\" data-attachment-id=\"2599484\"  alt=\"\" title=\"15 (1)\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first\" id=\"el-e42b9f30\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-e42b9f30\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-e42b9f30\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container greyscale vce-single-image--align-center\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-51bee6c2\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-51bee6c2\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a href=\"#vcv-popup-2599489\" class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\"  width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/3-1.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/3-1.png\" data-attachment-id=\"2599473\"  alt=\"\" title=\"3 (1)\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first\" id=\"el-9fab2197\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-9fab2197\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-9fab2197\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container greyscale vce-single-image--align-center\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-3d0c52b4\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-3d0c52b4\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a href=\"#vcv-popup-2599490\" class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\"  width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/5-1.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/5-1.png\" data-attachment-id=\"2599475\"  alt=\"\" title=\"5 (1)\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last\" id=\"el-e522cbce\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-e522cbce\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-e522cbce\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container greyscale vce-single-image--align-center\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-1fd256a9\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-1fd256a9\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a href=\"#vcv-popup-2599491\" class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\"  width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/8-1.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/8-1.png\" data-attachment-id=\"2599478\"  alt=\"\" title=\"8 (1)\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-ae495e22\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-ae495e22\" data-vce-animate=\"vce-o-animate--scaleInRight\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-5dfbe09d\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-5dfbe09d\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-5dfbe09d\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container greyscale vce-single-image--align-center\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-fc86b3c2\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-fc86b3c2\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a href=\"#vcv-popup-2599492\" class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\"  width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/16-1.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/16-1.png\" data-attachment-id=\"2599485\"  alt=\"\" title=\"16 (1)\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first\" id=\"el-3bf909c0\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-3bf909c0\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-3bf909c0\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container greyscale vce-single-image--align-center\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-8fb325da\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-8fb325da\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a href=\"#vcv-popup-2599493\" class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\"  width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/13-1.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/13-1.png\" data-attachment-id=\"2599482\"  alt=\"\" title=\"13 (1)\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first\" id=\"el-fccc1711\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-fccc1711\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-fccc1711\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container greyscale vce-single-image--align-center\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-c5db8c7f\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-c5db8c7f\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a href=\"#vcv-popup-2599494\" class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\"  width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/4-1.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/4-1.png\" data-attachment-id=\"2599474\"  alt=\"\" title=\"4 (1)\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first\" id=\"el-19bd75dc\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-19bd75dc\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-19bd75dc\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container greyscale vce-single-image--align-center\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-cd83037c\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-cd83037c\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a href=\"#vcv-popup-2599499\" class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\"  width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/11-1.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/11-1.png\" data-attachment-id=\"2599481\"  alt=\"\" title=\"11 (1)\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last\" id=\"el-ac65f24e\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-ac65f24e\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-ac65f24e\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container greyscale vce-single-image--align-center\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-5a95b970\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-5a95b970\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a href=\"#vcv-popup-2599495\" class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\"  width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/7-1.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/7-1.png\" data-attachment-id=\"2599477\"  alt=\"\" title=\"7 (1)\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-465ef171\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-465ef171\" data-vce-animate=\"vce-o-animate--scaleInLeft\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-41d4c5ee\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-41d4c5ee\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-41d4c5ee\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container greyscale vce-single-image--align-center\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-1f0f0fa0\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-1f0f0fa0\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a href=\"#vcv-popup-2599496\" class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\"  width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/9-1.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/9-1.png\" data-attachment-id=\"2599479\"  alt=\"\" title=\"9 (1)\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first\" id=\"el-bb13375d\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-bb13375d\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-bb13375d\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container greyscale vce-single-image--align-center\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-776f630e\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-776f630e\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a href=\"#vcv-popup-2599497\" class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\"  width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/10-1.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/10-1.png\" data-attachment-id=\"2599480\"  alt=\"\" title=\"10 (1)\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first\" id=\"el-a6fba075\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-a6fba075\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-a6fba075\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container greyscale vce-single-image--align-center\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-fe9b0a3e\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-fe9b0a3e\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a href=\"#vcv-popup-2599498\" class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\"  width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2-1.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2-1.png\" data-attachment-id=\"2599472\"  alt=\"\" title=\"2 (1)\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first\" id=\"el-20ca3771\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-20ca3771\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-20ca3771\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container greyscale vce-single-image--align-center\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-6787258e\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-6787258e\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a href=\"#vcv-popup-2599500\" class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\"  width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/6-1.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/6-1.png\" data-attachment-id=\"2599476\"  alt=\"\" title=\"6 (1)\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last\" id=\"el-9331073c\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-9331073c\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-9331073c\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container greyscale vce-single-image--align-center\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-59ff50b6\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-59ff50b6\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a href=\"#vcv-popup-2599501\" class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\"  width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/14-1.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/14-1.png\" data-attachment-id=\"2599483\"  alt=\"\" title=\"14 (1)\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-element--has-background vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" data-vce-full-width=\"true\" id=\"el-d55630c8\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-d55630c8\" data-vce-animate=\"vce-o-animate--fadeInLeft\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-4d893daa\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-4d893daa\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-4d893daa\"><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-eda0e572\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-eda0e572\"><h2>Program Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide\" id=\"el-7289f833\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-7289f833\" data-active-tab=\"1\" style=\"--alignment: left; --slideColor: rgb(225, 22, 18);\"><div class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-inner\"><div class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-container\"><div class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-list\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Tabs with slide\"><span class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-slider\"><\/span><div class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-tab\" data-vce-target-model-id=\"2290d25a\" data-vce-tab=\"true\"><a class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-tab-title\" data-vce-use-cache=\"false\" data-vce-tabs=\"true\" data-vce-target=\"[data-model-id=2290d25a]\" data-vce-container=\".vce-tabs-with-slide-inner\" href=\"#el-2290d25a\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"el-2290d25a\" id=\"tab-2290d25a\">Program Highlights &amp; Services<\/a><\/div><div class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-tab\" data-vce-target-model-id=\"99724460\" data-vce-tab=\"true\"><a class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-tab-title\" data-vce-use-cache=\"false\" data-vce-tabs=\"true\" data-vce-target=\"[data-model-id=99724460]\" data-vce-container=\".vce-tabs-with-slide-inner\" href=\"#el-99724460\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"el-99724460\" id=\"tab-99724460\">Program Timeline<\/a><\/div><div class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-tab\" data-vce-target-model-id=\"7a97fc7e\" data-vce-tab=\"true\"><a class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-tab-title\" data-vce-use-cache=\"false\" data-vce-tabs=\"true\" data-vce-target=\"[data-model-id=7a97fc7e]\" data-vce-container=\".vce-tabs-with-slide-inner\" href=\"#el-7a97fc7e\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"el-7a97fc7e\" id=\"tab-7a97fc7e\">Accepted Business Profile<\/a><\/div><div class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-tab\" data-vce-target-model-id=\"8e3b88de\" data-vce-tab=\"true\"><a class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-tab-title\" data-vce-use-cache=\"false\" data-vce-tabs=\"true\" data-vce-target=\"[data-model-id=8e3b88de]\" data-vce-container=\".vce-tabs-with-slide-inner\" href=\"#el-8e3b88de\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"el-8e3b88de\" id=\"tab-8e3b88de\">Important Dates<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-panels-container\"><div class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-panels\"><div class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-panel\" id=\"el-2290d25a\" data-model-id=\"2290d25a\" data-vce-content=\".vce-tabs-with-slide-panel-body\"><div class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-tab-inner\"><div class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-panel-heading\"><a class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-panel-title\" href=\"#el-2290d25a\" data-vce-target=\"[data-model-id=2290d25a]\" data-vce-use-cache=\"false\" data-vce-accordion=\"\" data-vce-container=\".vce-tabs-with-slide-inner\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"el-2290d25a\" id=\"accordion-2290d25a\"><span>Program Highlights &amp; Services<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-panel-body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-2290d25a accordion-2290d25a\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-2290d25a\"><div class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-element-container\" data-js-panel-body=\"\"><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-864b8702\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-864b8702\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-5039f0f2\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-5039f0f2\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-5039f0f2\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container vce-single-image--align-center\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-a4b4a74e\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-a4b4a74e\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 125px;\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\"  width=\"125\" height=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Investment.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Investment.png\" data-attachment-id=\"2598494\"  alt=\"\" title=\"Investment\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-8f494ccd\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-8f494ccd\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Access to Captial<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first\" id=\"el-a8d46197\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-a8d46197\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-a8d46197\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container vce-single-image--align-center\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-c22721d8\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-c22721d8\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 125px;\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\"  width=\"125\" height=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Assistance.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Assistance.png\" data-attachment-id=\"2598495\"  alt=\"\" title=\"Assistance\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-eb40bcf5\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-eb40bcf5\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Technical Assistance<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first\" id=\"el-80a40260\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-80a40260\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-80a40260\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container vce-single-image--align-center\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-8e4a3ecc\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-8e4a3ecc\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 125px;\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\"  width=\"125\" height=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Workshop.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Workshop.png\" data-attachment-id=\"2598496\"  alt=\"\" title=\"Workshop\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-83910f2b\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-83910f2b\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Educational Workshops<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last\" id=\"el-5156cf58\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-5156cf58\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-5156cf58\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container vce-single-image--align-center\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-c1f06272\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-c1f06272\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 125px;\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 100%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vce-single-image\"  width=\"125\" height=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Networking.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Networking.png\" data-attachment-id=\"2598497\"  alt=\"\" title=\"Networking\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-7bf1a1f0\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-7bf1a1f0\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Networking Events<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-panel\" id=\"el-99724460\" data-model-id=\"99724460\" data-vce-content=\".vce-tabs-with-slide-panel-body\"><div class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-tab-inner\"><div class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-panel-heading\"><a class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-panel-title\" href=\"#el-99724460\" data-vce-target=\"[data-model-id=99724460]\" data-vce-use-cache=\"false\" data-vce-accordion=\"\" data-vce-container=\".vce-tabs-with-slide-inner\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"el-99724460\" id=\"accordion-99724460\"><span>Program Timeline<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-panel-body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-99724460 accordion-99724460\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-99724460\" hidden=\"hidden\"><div class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-element-container\" data-js-panel-body=\"\"><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-2d9562c5\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-2d9562c5\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through this program, World Business Chicago and its partners provide a fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO), hands-on accounting and tax consulting provided by Badu Tax Services, and consultants to help them address key business challenges and determine the best strategies for business growth and capital opportunities.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Program Dates: June 10th, 2024 - August 20th, 2024<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applications Close: May 20th, 2024<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orientation: June 10th, 2024 <\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-panel\" id=\"el-7a97fc7e\" data-model-id=\"7a97fc7e\" data-vce-content=\".vce-tabs-with-slide-panel-body\"><div class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-tab-inner\"><div class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-panel-heading\"><a class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-panel-title\" href=\"#el-7a97fc7e\" data-vce-target=\"[data-model-id=7a97fc7e]\" data-vce-use-cache=\"false\" data-vce-accordion=\"\" data-vce-container=\".vce-tabs-with-slide-inner\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"el-7a97fc7e\" id=\"accordion-7a97fc7e\"><span>Accepted Business Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-panel-body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-7a97fc7e accordion-7a97fc7e\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-7a97fc7e\" hidden=\"hidden\"><div class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-element-container\" data-js-panel-body=\"\"><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-abed0cd3\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-abed0cd3\"><ul>\n<li>Chicago-based, for-profit Black or Latino-owned business <\/li>\n<li>Retail, light manufacturing and\/or professional services industry <\/li>\n<li>More than $250K in annual revenue <\/li>\n<li>Minimum of 3 years in business <\/li>\n<li>Clearly identified expansion project\/growth opportunity that they are interested in pursuing <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-panel\" id=\"el-8e3b88de\" data-model-id=\"8e3b88de\" data-vce-content=\".vce-tabs-with-slide-panel-body\"><div class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-tab-inner\"><div class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-panel-heading\"><a class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-panel-title\" href=\"#el-8e3b88de\" data-vce-target=\"[data-model-id=8e3b88de]\" data-vce-use-cache=\"false\" data-vce-accordion=\"\" data-vce-container=\".vce-tabs-with-slide-inner\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"el-8e3b88de\" id=\"accordion-8e3b88de\"><span>Important Dates<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-panel-body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-8e3b88de accordion-8e3b88de\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-8e3b88de\" hidden=\"hidden\"><div class=\"vce-tabs-with-slide-element-container\" data-js-panel-body=\"\"><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-ea72f6b8\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-ea72f6b8\"><p><strong>Application Deadline&nbsp;<br><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">December 31st, 2022 @ 11:59 PM CT<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Second Interview Stage<\/strong><br>January 2022 -&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Late January 2022<\/strong><br>Program Orientation <\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-element--has-background vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--middle\" data-vce-full-width=\"true\" id=\"el-f2463e42\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-f2463e42\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-50p vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last 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none}&lt;\/style&gt;<\/noscript><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcome to the Chi Capital Accelerator, a transformative 12-week initiative designed for minority and women-owned businesses in Chicago <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to prepare business owners to pursue the capital needed to grow and scale their businesses. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We aim to empower entrepreneurs with the financial knowledge, technical skills, management, and resources necessary to take their business to the next level.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Through this program, World Business Chicago and its partners provide a fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO), hands-on accounting and tax consulting provided by Badu Tax Services, and consultants to help them address key business challenges and determine the best strategies for business growth and capital opportunities. 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We service clients throughout the U.S., with our main office in Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"el-e70c9c39\" class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-container vce vce-button--style-basic-icon-container--align-left\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-e70c9c39\"><a class=\"vce-button vce-button--style-basic-icon vce-button--style-basic-icon--border-round vce-button--style-basic-icon--color-0072BB--fff\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elcesq.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding border background  el-e70c9c39\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-inner\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-text\">Learn More<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"vcv-popup-2599497\" class=\"vcv-popup-container\">\n<div id=\"el-624820de\" class=\"vce-popup-root-container vce-popup-position-center-center\" style=\"--closecolor: #555555; --closehovercolor: #E0E0E0; --closeshapecolor: #3cb878; --closeshapecolorhover: #3cb878; --modalbackground: #FFFFFF; --overlaybackground: rgba(0,0,0,0.8);\" role=\"dialog\" hidden=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-wrapper vce-popup-close-icon-inside vce-popup-root-close-button-small\" style=\"width: 400px;\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-624820de\"><button class=\"vce-popup-root-close-button\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root vce-full-width-custom-container vce-popup-root--shape-rounded\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border  background padding el-624820de\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-inner\">\n<div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\">\n<div id=\"el-3aca860b\" class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-3aca860b\">\n<div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\">\n<div id=\"el-3de59164\" class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-3de59164\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-3de59164\">\n<div class=\"vce-text-block\">\n<div id=\"el-8b0e3c70\" class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-8b0e3c70\">\n<p><strong>Salem Security Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Located on the near Westside and African-American-owned, Salem Security, Inc. provides security solutions and installations for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings and is committed to providing the best products on the market as well as excellent service and support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"el-1d7701a3\" class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-container vce vce-button--style-basic-icon-container--align-left\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-1d7701a3\"><a class=\"vce-button vce-button--style-basic-icon vce-button--style-basic-icon--border-round vce-button--style-basic-icon--color-0072BB--fff\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salemsecurityinc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding border background  el-1d7701a3\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-inner\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-text\">Learn More<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"vcv-popup-2599499\" class=\"vcv-popup-container\">\n<div id=\"el-b4d13aab\" class=\"vce-popup-root-container vce-popup-position-center-center\" style=\"--closecolor: #555555; --closehovercolor: #E0E0E0; --closeshapecolor: #3cb878; --closeshapecolorhover: #3cb878; --modalbackground: #FFFFFF; --overlaybackground: rgba(0,0,0,0.8);\" role=\"dialog\" hidden=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-wrapper vce-popup-close-icon-inside vce-popup-root-close-button-small\" style=\"width: 400px;\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-b4d13aab\"><button class=\"vce-popup-root-close-button\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root vce-full-width-custom-container vce-popup-root--shape-rounded\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border  background padding el-b4d13aab\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-inner\">\n<div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\">\n<div id=\"el-87b357f3\" class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-87b357f3\">\n<div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\">\n<div id=\"el-4b0ac130\" class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-4b0ac130\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-4b0ac130\">\n<div class=\"vce-text-block\">\n<div id=\"el-72cb1087\" class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-72cb1087\">\n<p><strong>Food First Chicago<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are proudly Hispanic-owned and located near Southside. Food First Chicago is committed to delivering the highest quality of service to our clients. So from the napkin on your lap to the utensils on the table to the cocktail in your glass, you can be sure everything will be in place.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"el-93c842e1\" class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-container vce vce-button--style-basic-icon-container--align-left\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-93c842e1\"><a class=\"vce-button vce-button--style-basic-icon vce-button--style-basic-icon--border-round vce-button--style-basic-icon--color-0072BB--fff\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/foodfirstchicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding border background  el-93c842e1\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-inner\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-text\">Learn More<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"vcv-popup-2599496\" class=\"vcv-popup-container\">\n<div id=\"el-33747e83\" class=\"vce-popup-root-container vce-popup-position-center-center\" style=\"--closecolor: #555555; --closehovercolor: #E0E0E0; --closeshapecolor: #3cb878; --closeshapecolorhover: #3cb878; --modalbackground: #FFFFFF; --overlaybackground: rgba(0,0,0,0.8);\" role=\"dialog\" hidden=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-wrapper vce-popup-close-icon-inside vce-popup-root-close-button-small\" style=\"width: 400px;\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-33747e83\"><button class=\"vce-popup-root-close-button\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root vce-full-width-custom-container vce-popup-root--shape-rounded\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border  background padding el-33747e83\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-inner\">\n<div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\">\n<div id=\"el-288b9929\" class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-288b9929\">\n<div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\">\n<div id=\"el-b0c9f7c1\" class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-b0c9f7c1\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-b0c9f7c1\">\n<div class=\"vce-text-block\">\n<div id=\"el-e06901cc\" class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-e06901cc\">\n<p><strong>Posh Lash and Laser<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This woman-owned business is located in Hyde Park and specializes in treating All Skin Types. A laser that's safe for darker tones. We're directed by an experienced medical team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"el-003105be\" class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-container vce vce-button--style-basic-icon-container--align-left\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-003105be\"><a class=\"vce-button vce-button--style-basic-icon vce-button--style-basic-icon--border-round vce-button--style-basic-icon--color-0072BB--fff\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.poshlashandlaser.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding border background  el-003105be\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-inner\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-text\">Learn more<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"vcv-popup-2599487\" class=\"vcv-popup-container\">\n<div id=\"el-845498fa\" class=\"vce-popup-root-container vce-popup-position-center-center\" style=\"--closecolor: #555555; --closehovercolor: #E0E0E0; --closeshapecolor: #3cb878; --closeshapecolorhover: #3cb878; --modalbackground: #FFFFFF; --overlaybackground: rgba(0,0,0,0.8);\" role=\"dialog\" hidden=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-wrapper vce-popup-close-icon-inside vce-popup-root-close-button-small\" style=\"width: 400px;\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-845498fa\"><button class=\"vce-popup-root-close-button\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root vce-full-width-custom-container vce-popup-root--shape-rounded\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border  background padding el-845498fa\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-inner\">\n<div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\">\n<div id=\"el-2fc92bb7\" class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-2fc92bb7\">\n<div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\">\n<div id=\"el-603cc9aa\" class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-603cc9aa\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-603cc9aa\">\n<div class=\"vce-text-block\">\n<div id=\"el-acf376ed\" class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-acf376ed\">\n<p><strong>AIRBRANDS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a good chance you already know us. We\u2019ve been part of consumer brand development for more than 20 years. From the technology used to serve up your favorite burger to the mobile device that connects your world, we\u2019ve left our mark on dozens of iconic brands.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"el-82098a9f\" class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-container vce vce-button--style-basic-icon-container--align-left\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-82098a9f\"><a class=\"vce-button vce-button--style-basic-icon vce-button--style-basic-icon--border-round vce-button--style-basic-icon--color-0072BB--fff\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airbrandsinc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding border background  el-82098a9f\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-inner\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-text\">Learn More<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"vcv-popup-2599498\" class=\"vcv-popup-container\">\n<div id=\"el-a9ff5567\" class=\"vce-popup-root-container vce-popup-position-center-center\" style=\"--closecolor: #555555; --closehovercolor: #E0E0E0; --closeshapecolor: #3cb878; --closeshapecolorhover: #3cb878; --modalbackground: #FFFFFF; --overlaybackground: rgba(0,0,0,0.8);\" role=\"dialog\" hidden=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-wrapper vce-popup-close-icon-inside vce-popup-root-close-button-small\" style=\"width: 400px;\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-a9ff5567\"><button class=\"vce-popup-root-close-button\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root vce-full-width-custom-container vce-popup-root--shape-rounded\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border  background padding el-a9ff5567\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-inner\">\n<div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\">\n<div id=\"el-9e28693c\" class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-9e28693c\">\n<div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\">\n<div id=\"el-8cab3f7c\" class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-8cab3f7c\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-8cab3f7c\">\n<div class=\"vce-text-block\">\n<div id=\"el-012074f8\" class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-012074f8\">\n<p><strong>Tasty World Restaurant<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tasty World Restaurant is a minority-owned business that serves healthy and wholesome meals ranging from Greek, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and African Contemporary Cuisine. We are known for delighting our valued diners and customers with great dishes from notable parts of the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"el-62f533f7\" class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-container vce vce-button--style-basic-icon-container--align-left\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-62f533f7\"><a class=\"vce-button vce-button--style-basic-icon vce-button--style-basic-icon--border-round vce-button--style-basic-icon--color-0072BB--fff\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/tastyworldnorridge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding border background  el-62f533f7\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-inner\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-text\">Learn More<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"vcv-popup-2599489\" class=\"vcv-popup-container\">\n<div id=\"el-8265f276\" class=\"vce-popup-root-container vce-popup-position-center-center\" style=\"--closecolor: #555555; --closehovercolor: #E0E0E0; --closeshapecolor: #3cb878; --closeshapecolorhover: #3cb878; --modalbackground: #FFFFFF; --overlaybackground: rgba(0,0,0,0.8);\" role=\"dialog\" hidden=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-wrapper vce-popup-close-icon-inside vce-popup-root-close-button-small\" style=\"width: 400px;\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-8265f276\"><button class=\"vce-popup-root-close-button\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root vce-full-width-custom-container vce-popup-root--shape-rounded\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border  background padding el-8265f276\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-inner\">\n<div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\">\n<div id=\"el-562d92c3\" class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-562d92c3\">\n<div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\">\n<div id=\"el-7b693d3a\" class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-7b693d3a\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-7b693d3a\">\n<div class=\"vce-text-block\">\n<div id=\"el-35449382\" class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-35449382\">\n<p><strong>Chicago French Press<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Located on the near Westside and minority and woman-owned, Chicago French Press (CFP) is a coffee destination aimed to connect java drinkers to quality, healthier coffee options and vital philanthropic endeavors for them to support. Freshly roasted in the Windy City, CFP delivers premium, fair-trade, non-GMO coffee to coffee lovers nationwide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"el-c940278d\" class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-container vce vce-button--style-basic-icon-container--align-left\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-c940278d\"><a class=\"vce-button vce-button--style-basic-icon vce-button--style-basic-icon--border-round vce-button--style-basic-icon--color-0072BB--fff\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/chicagofrenchpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding border background  el-c940278d\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-inner\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-text\">Learn More<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"vcv-popup-2599490\" class=\"vcv-popup-container\">\n<div id=\"el-72140ed5\" class=\"vce-popup-root-container vce-popup-position-center-center\" style=\"--closecolor: #555555; --closehovercolor: #E0E0E0; --closeshapecolor: #3cb878; --closeshapecolorhover: #3cb878; --modalbackground: #FFFFFF; --overlaybackground: rgba(0,0,0,0.8);\" role=\"dialog\" hidden=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-wrapper vce-popup-close-icon-inside vce-popup-root-close-button-small\" style=\"width: 400px;\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-72140ed5\"><button class=\"vce-popup-root-close-button\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root vce-full-width-custom-container vce-popup-root--shape-rounded\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border  background padding el-72140ed5\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-inner\">\n<div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\">\n<div id=\"el-47d04f8a\" class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-47d04f8a\">\n<div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\">\n<div id=\"el-91150f93\" class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-91150f93\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-91150f93\">\n<div class=\"vce-text-block\">\n<div id=\"el-ce37ad66\" class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-ce37ad66\">\n<p><strong>Chicago Voice and Data Authority Corp<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CVADA services customers with low voltage systems, voice and data, fiber optic, access control, security, audio video, and fire alarm. We are a proud IBEW Local 134 Union Contractor \u2026 fully-insured, ready, and excited to work closely with you on any size project. We take pride in every project and guarantee your satisfaction. Your complete satisfaction, without compromise, is our success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"el-9f0fd081\" class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-container vce vce-button--style-basic-icon-container--align-left\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-9f0fd081\"><a class=\"vce-button vce-button--style-basic-icon vce-button--style-basic-icon--border-round vce-button--style-basic-icon--color-0072BB--fff\" title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.chicagovoiceanddataauthority.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding border background  el-9f0fd081\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-inner\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-text\">Learn More<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"vcv-popup-2599494\" class=\"vcv-popup-container\">\n<div id=\"el-fd99dfce\" class=\"vce-popup-root-container vce-popup-position-center-center\" style=\"--closecolor: #555555; --closehovercolor: #E0E0E0; --closeshapecolor: #3cb878; --closeshapecolorhover: #3cb878; --modalbackground: #FFFFFF; --overlaybackground: rgba(0,0,0,0.8);\" role=\"dialog\" hidden=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-wrapper vce-popup-close-icon-inside vce-popup-root-close-button-small\" style=\"width: 400px;\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-fd99dfce\"><button class=\"vce-popup-root-close-button\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root vce-full-width-custom-container vce-popup-root--shape-rounded\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border  background padding el-fd99dfce\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-inner\">\n<div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\">\n<div id=\"el-bf49410a\" class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-bf49410a\">\n<div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\">\n<div id=\"el-14ae1123\" class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-14ae1123\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-14ae1123\">\n<div class=\"vce-text-block\">\n<div id=\"el-d909ca57\" class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-d909ca57\">\n<p><strong>Exquisite Catering &amp; Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Exquisite Catering &amp; Events, located in Woodlawn, is a full-service minority-owned catering company specializing in international and cultural cuisine, through catered events, personal chef services, and Love to Cook, Cook to Live cooking classes. We believe cooking from scratch is the beginning of true creativity that will result in food that tastes truly exquisite.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"el-22cebe39\" class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-container vce vce-button--style-basic-icon-container--align-left\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-22cebe39\"><a class=\"vce-button vce-button--style-basic-icon vce-button--style-basic-icon--border-round vce-button--style-basic-icon--color-0072BB--fff\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exquisitecateringevents.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding border background  el-22cebe39\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-inner\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-text\">Learn More<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"vcv-popup-2599500\" class=\"vcv-popup-container\">\n<div id=\"el-704ac32f\" class=\"vce-popup-root-container vce-popup-position-center-center\" style=\"--closecolor: #555555; --closehovercolor: #E0E0E0; --closeshapecolor: #3cb878; --closeshapecolorhover: #3cb878; --modalbackground: #FFFFFF; --overlaybackground: rgba(0,0,0,0.8);\" role=\"dialog\" hidden=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-wrapper vce-popup-close-icon-inside vce-popup-root-close-button-small\" style=\"width: 400px;\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-704ac32f\"><button class=\"vce-popup-root-close-button\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root vce-full-width-custom-container vce-popup-root--shape-rounded\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border  background padding el-704ac32f\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-inner\">\n<div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\">\n<div id=\"el-51a86d55\" class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-51a86d55\">\n<div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\">\n<div id=\"el-9c59ecf6\" class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-9c59ecf6\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-9c59ecf6\">\n<div class=\"vce-text-block\">\n<div id=\"el-cc14b32f\" class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-cc14b32f\">\n<p><strong>Windy City Ribs &amp; Whiskey<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Located on the near Southside, Windy City Ribs is a casual spot for BBQ &amp; other classic comfort foods in a simple space decorated with license plates that is minority owned.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"el-7325ce78\" class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-container vce vce-button--style-basic-icon-container--align-left\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-7325ce78\"><a class=\"vce-button vce-button--style-basic-icon vce-button--style-basic-icon--border-round vce-button--style-basic-icon--color-0072BB--fff\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/windycityribs.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding border background  el-7325ce78\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-inner\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-text\">Learn More<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"vcv-popup-2599495\" class=\"vcv-popup-container\">\n<div id=\"el-1c9cd27b\" class=\"vce-popup-root-container vce-popup-position-center-center\" style=\"--closecolor: #555555; --closehovercolor: #E0E0E0; --closeshapecolor: #3cb878; --closeshapecolorhover: #3cb878; --modalbackground: #FFFFFF; --overlaybackground: rgba(0,0,0,0.8);\" role=\"dialog\" hidden=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-wrapper vce-popup-close-icon-inside vce-popup-root-close-button-small\" style=\"width: 400px;\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-1c9cd27b\"><button class=\"vce-popup-root-close-button\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root vce-full-width-custom-container vce-popup-root--shape-rounded\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border  background padding el-1c9cd27b\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-inner\">\n<div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\">\n<div id=\"el-062aee5f\" class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-062aee5f\">\n<div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\">\n<div id=\"el-0b6b6351\" class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-0b6b6351\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-0b6b6351\">\n<div class=\"vce-text-block\">\n<div id=\"el-16950512\" class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-16950512\">\n<p><strong>Lenore's Kitchen Catering Inc<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Minority-owned and located on the Southside, Lenore\u2019s kitchen is an off-premise catering company founded by Lillia Key 30 years ago. Ms. Key started Lenore\u2019s Kitchen by providing food and catering services for friends and family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"el-3f9b3642\" class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-container vce vce-button--style-basic-icon-container--align-left\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-3f9b3642\"><a class=\"vce-button vce-button--style-basic-icon vce-button--style-basic-icon--border-round vce-button--style-basic-icon--color-0072BB--fff\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/lenoreskitchencateringinc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding border background  el-3f9b3642\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-inner\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-text\">Learn More<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"vcv-popup-2599491\" class=\"vcv-popup-container\">\n<div id=\"el-2c1e57df\" class=\"vce-popup-root-container vce-popup-position-center-center\" style=\"--closecolor: #555555; --closehovercolor: #E0E0E0; --closeshapecolor: #3cb878; --closeshapecolorhover: #3cb878; --modalbackground: #FFFFFF; --overlaybackground: rgba(0,0,0,0.8);\" role=\"dialog\" hidden=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-wrapper vce-popup-close-icon-inside vce-popup-root-close-button-small\" style=\"width: 400px;\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-2c1e57df\"><button class=\"vce-popup-root-close-button\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root vce-full-width-custom-container vce-popup-root--shape-rounded\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border  background padding el-2c1e57df\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-inner\">\n<div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\">\n<div id=\"el-6d30e842\" class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-6d30e842\">\n<div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\">\n<div id=\"el-3932b3a0\" class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-3932b3a0\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-3932b3a0\">\n<div class=\"vce-text-block\">\n<div id=\"el-54698e8d\" class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-54698e8d\">\n<p><strong>D.C. Mad Hatter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are a certified veteran-owned business that is located in Bridgeport. DC Mad Hatter does custom-embroidered logo apparel and gear for small businesses, non-profit organizations and governmental organizations, groups, clubs, associations, schools, fraternities, sororities, and other community organizations. Mad Hatter operates as both a retail and manufacturing company serving the greater Chicagoland community. At DC Mad Hatter, we provide service with integrity, loyalty, and consistency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"el-27625a40\" class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-container vce vce-button--style-basic-icon-container--align-left\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-27625a40\"><a class=\"vce-button vce-button--style-basic-icon vce-button--style-basic-icon--border-round vce-button--style-basic-icon--color-0072BB--fff\" title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/dcmadhatter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding border background  el-27625a40\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-inner\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-text\">Learn More<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"vcv-popup-2599493\" class=\"vcv-popup-container\">\n<div id=\"el-e193d000\" class=\"vce-popup-root-container vce-popup-position-center-center\" style=\"--closecolor: #555555; --closehovercolor: #E0E0E0; --closeshapecolor: #3cb878; --closeshapecolorhover: #3cb878; --modalbackground: #FFFFFF; --overlaybackground: rgba(0,0,0,0.8);\" role=\"dialog\" hidden=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-wrapper vce-popup-close-icon-inside vce-popup-root-close-button-small\" style=\"width: 400px;\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-e193d000\"><button class=\"vce-popup-root-close-button\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root vce-full-width-custom-container vce-popup-root--shape-rounded\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border  background padding el-e193d000\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-inner\">\n<div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\">\n<div id=\"el-38a7160d\" class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-38a7160d\">\n<div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\">\n<div id=\"el-81713261\" class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-81713261\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-81713261\">\n<div class=\"vce-text-block\">\n<div id=\"el-4c95fa23\" class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-4c95fa23\">\n<p><strong>Emerge Medstaffing LLC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Emerge MedStaffing, LLC (EMS) is a Chicago metropolitan-based company with a mission to provide emergency medicine specialist services across the United States.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"el-5b90dab0\" class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-container vce vce-button--style-basic-icon-container--align-left\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-5b90dab0\"><a class=\"vce-button vce-button--style-basic-icon vce-button--style-basic-icon--border-round vce-button--style-basic-icon--color-0072BB--fff\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emergemedstaffing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding border background  el-5b90dab0\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-inner\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-text\">Learn More<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"vcv-popup-2599501\" class=\"vcv-popup-container\">\n<div id=\"el-f6825b20\" class=\"vce-popup-root-container vce-popup-position-center-center\" style=\"--closecolor: #555555; --closehovercolor: #E0E0E0; --closeshapecolor: #3cb878; --closeshapecolorhover: #3cb878; --modalbackground: #FFFFFF; --overlaybackground: rgba(0,0,0,0.8);\" role=\"dialog\" hidden=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-wrapper vce-popup-close-icon-inside vce-popup-root-close-button-small\" style=\"width: 400px;\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-f6825b20\"><button class=\"vce-popup-root-close-button\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root vce-full-width-custom-container vce-popup-root--shape-rounded\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border  background padding el-f6825b20\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-inner\">\n<div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\">\n<div id=\"el-3706d6f0\" class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-3706d6f0\">\n<div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\">\n<div id=\"el-72d30f98\" class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-72d30f98\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-72d30f98\">\n<div class=\"vce-text-block\">\n<div id=\"el-5f9bdcfb\" class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-5f9bdcfb\">\n<p><strong>8A5E LLC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Located in Bridgeport and Hispanic-owned, Base Cafe offers artisan coffee and food options. We pride ourselves on working with local roasters and distributors to bring you the best dining experience. We offer event space rentals ranging from business meetups, family parties, wedding showers, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"el-7928987a\" class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-container vce vce-button--style-basic-icon-container--align-left\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-7928987a\"><a class=\"vce-button vce-button--style-basic-icon vce-button--style-basic-icon--border-round vce-button--style-basic-icon--color-0072BB--fff\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/8a5e.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding border background  el-7928987a\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-inner\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-text\">Learn More<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"vcv-popup-2599488\" class=\"vcv-popup-container\">\n<div id=\"el-8e2a8130\" class=\"vce-popup-root-container vce-popup-position-center-center\" style=\"--closecolor: #555555; --closehovercolor: #E0E0E0; --closeshapecolor: #3cb878; --closeshapecolorhover: #3cb878; --modalbackground: #FFFFFF; --overlaybackground: rgba(0,0,0,0.8);\" role=\"dialog\" hidden=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-wrapper vce-popup-close-icon-inside vce-popup-root-close-button-small\" style=\"width: 400px;\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-8e2a8130\"><button class=\"vce-popup-root-close-button\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root vce-full-width-custom-container vce-popup-root--shape-rounded\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border  background padding el-8e2a8130\">\n<div class=\"vce-popup-root-inner\">\n<div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\">\n<div id=\"el-9b37d12d\" class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-9b37d12d\">\n<div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\">\n<div id=\"el-28ab59bb\" class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-28ab59bb\">\n<div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-28ab59bb\">\n<div class=\"vce-text-block\">\n<div id=\"el-64471432\" class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-64471432\">\n<p><strong>Awk &amp; Associates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>AWK &amp; Associates is a premier consulting firm dedicated to helping hospitals and health systems navigate the unique challenges they face through collaboration, depth of knowledge, and a singular focus on healthcare. We believe in our clients' important work, knowing it directly impacts the health and well-being of people in their communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"el-1b88b0f1\" class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-container vce vce-button--style-basic-icon-container--align-left\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-1b88b0f1\"><a class=\"vce-button vce-button--style-basic-icon vce-button--style-basic-icon--border-round vce-button--style-basic-icon--color-0072BB--fff\" title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/awkassociates.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding border background  el-1b88b0f1\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-inner\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-icon-text\">Learn More<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-button--style-basic-container vce-button--style-basic-container--align-left\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-aeaaccc3\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-aeaaccc3\"><a class=\"vce-button vce-button--style-basic vce-button--style-basic--border-round vce-button--style-basic--size-medium vce-button--style-basic--color-b-255-255-255--b-225-22-18\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/kcqKFRmiYKruoGhH6\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding border background  el-aeaaccc3\" data-vce-animate=\"vce-o-animate--zoomIn\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Today<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-50p vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last\" id=\"el-96da5dfc\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-96da5dfc\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-96da5dfc\"><div class=\"vce-yt-video-player vce-yt-video-player--align-left vce-yt-video-player--size-853x480\"><div class=\"vce vce-yt-video-player-wrapper\" id=\"el-41ef3541\" style=\"width: 853px;\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-41ef3541\" data-vce-animate=\"vce-o-animate--zoomIn\"><div class=\"vce-yt-video-player-inner\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"vce-yt-video-player-iframe\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KslBdG6sfqo?autoplay=0&amp;mute=0&amp;color=red&amp;controls=1&amp;loop=0&amp;rel=0&amp;start=0&amp;cc_load_policy=0&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;enablejsapi=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"390\" allowfullscreen=\"\" title=\"YouTube video\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-element--has-background vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" data-vce-full-width=\"true\" id=\"el-d1861c7e\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-d1861c7e\" data-vce-animate=\"vce-o-animate--fadeInUpBig\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-3a786563\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-3a786563\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-3a786563\"><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-8f1fff97\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-8f1fff97\"><h2>Get Involved<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-c8b84fbb\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-c8b84fbb\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-a2ae1785\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-a2ae1785\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-a2ae1785\"><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-31ddd8db\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-31ddd8db\"><p>We are accepting applications for our second small business cohort for 2024. Propel your business forward, and join the cohort of 2024.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-button--style-basic-container vce-button--style-basic-container--align-left\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-dd44335e\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-dd44335e\"><a class=\"vce-button vce-button--style-basic vce-button--style-basic--border-round vce-button--style-basic--size-medium vce-button--style-basic--color-b-0-152-209--fff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/NVG3SH8\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding border background  el-dd44335e\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Today<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last\" id=\"el-dae1f746\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-dae1f746\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-dae1f746\"><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-d72975b3\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-d72975b3\"><p>We seek partners, sponsors, and vendors to work with us on the 2024 summit and for future events.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-button--style-basic-container vce-button--style-basic-container--align-left\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-d7fb897a\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-d7fb897a\"><a class=\"vce-button vce-button--style-basic vce-button--style-basic--border-round vce-button--style-basic--size-medium vce-button--style-basic--color-b-0-84-138--fff\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/wVSrdwZSpDyi4BZ69\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding border background  el-d7fb897a\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn How To Become A Partner<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-element--has-background vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" data-vce-full-width=\"true\" id=\"el-40e4f95a\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-40e4f95a\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-edcbb8b2\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-edcbb8b2\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-edcbb8b2\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container vce-single-image--align-center\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-e51cd08c\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-e51cd08c\"><figure><div 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vce-col--xl-last\" id=\"el-a41d0894\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-a41d0894\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-a41d0894\"><div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-element--has-background vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" data-vce-full-width=\"true\" id=\"el-c78d9ff7\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-c78d9ff7\" data-vce-animate=\"vce-o-animate--fadeInLeft\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-c7cdd932\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-c7cdd932\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-c7cdd932\"><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-7e61792a\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-7e61792a\"><h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>About the CI Team<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The Community Impact Team supports equitable economic development across the city\u2019s South and West-Sides. As part of that work, we actively support the implementation of the Mayor\u2019s signature INVEST South\/West initiative, which you can learn more about here.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last\" id=\"el-94f95207\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-94f95207\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-94f95207\"><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-bac31914\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-bac31914\"><h3 style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Contact Us<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-single-image-container vce-single-image--align-right\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-b96018c0\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all 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