MEMBER BENEFITS

Business Referrals/Development
Job Referrals
Business Seminars/Workshops
Quarterly Newsletter
Resource Center for Tradeshows and Conferences
Collaborative Marketing Programs
Business Concept and Development
Management Consulting Workshops
CBA Jr./Entrepreneur Mentoring
Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
Collaborative Business Welcome Program
Monthly Informative Meetings
Business Networking Opportunities
Hiring and Training
Media and Public Relations
Loan Referrals
Research Recommendations
City of Chicago Delegate Agency
Quarterly Business Socials
Member to Member Discounts
SBA Community Lending TA Agency
Minority Certification MBE/WBE
Human Resource Training
Adult Literacy Program

NEW MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE

Classic, $250.00*

All monthly meetings invitation
List in CBA directory
Quarterly workshops
RFP’s via email
Notification of RFQ’s and contract opportunities

Elite, $500.00*

All included in Classic plus,
‘Roll Up Your Sleeves’ Workshops
SBA Technical Assistance Loan Workshops
Inspection/Licensing Workshops

Decision Maker, $750.00*

All included in Elite plus,
1‐on‐1 Consultation with Executive Director or Board of Director
Generate referrals for your business
TIF Application Assistance

Corporate, $1500.00*

All included in Decision Maker plus,
At the table negotiations
Logo on CBA website, with a direct link to your business website
Financial literacy, homebuyer program, entrepreneur workshop customized for employees

*There is a $25 administrative fee to process all membership applications.

Archive News

Gayle and Harrington Move CBASBDI Forward
Weatherization Discussed at CBASBDI Meeting
Youth Seek Employment at CBASBDI Job Fair
Community Notice
November 9th Membership Meeting Announcement - "Doing Business In Africa"

Small Businesses Encouraged to Pitch Entrepreneurial Ideas in 2010 Innovate Illinois Competition, State Joins Chicagoland Chamber to Reward Projects with Market Potential -visit www.innovateillinois.org for application
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2010 Membership Meeting Presenters FIN...read more
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IRS News for Business Jan.2010...read more

Small Business Resources

Credit

10 Things You Should Know About Credit.

Safety

BPA- Free Kids Ordinance

Download the DCD pdf - Department of Community Development - DCD Resource Guide focuses on DCD resources only

GPED Resource Guide

WELCOME

“SUSTAINING COMMUNITIES BY BUILIDING ONE BUSINESS AT A TIME”

The Chatham Business Association Small Business Development Inc. is a small business resource center that offers an array of customized services and programs designed to assist businesses with expansion and growth through economic development, strategic planning, technical training, business trend workshops, access to capital assistance, effective collaborative marketing programs and government certification.

Beginning January 2010, CBA Small Business Development Inc. (CBASBDI) will implement our new membership structure for our individual businesses and corporations. CBA SBDI through leadership, advocacy, strategic alliances and programs unite and grow its members and the business community. Membership in CBA SBDI puts your company on a different level. If you have questions or would like more information on membership, please contact Melinda Kelly, Executive Director. CBA is going GREEN, so please familiarize yourself with our website

Chatham Business Association is “Sustaining Communities By Building One Business At A Time"

Please complete the form below. Contact us for inquries or comments.

Company Name*

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CBASBDI is taking the Green Initiative. Do you wiish to receive email correspondence from CBASBDI?	Yes No
May we add your business to our membership directory?	Yes No
(This will publish your company name, phone numbers and address as well as your name and title, unless otherwise noted below)
Note(if any):
Type of Business	Retail Sales Apparel Grocery Hardware Auto Electronics Liquor Beauty Supply Furniture Organizations/Associations Medical Dentist Doctor Clinic Hospital Public Service Social Service Politicians Utility Church Employment Insurance
Business Categories - Please use all applicable categories and sub-categories, so that we can best service your company.
Retail Services	Accounting Auto Repair Barber/Beauty Shop Car Wash Cleaning/Maintenance Construction Dry Cleaning Funeral Legal Physical Fitness Printing Real Estate Transportation Travel Agency Hotel Security Computer Repair
Food Services	Distribution Restaurant Fast Food Catering Distributor
Entertainment	Lounge Cinema Theater
Education	School Tutoring Training Facility
Media	Television Radio Print

Select Membership
Classic - $250.00*
Elite - $500.00*
Decision Maker - $750.00*
Corporate - $1,500.00*
*There is a $25 administrative processing fee. We accept various forms of payment including credit card, check and debit. Credit card payments are made through Paypal after you verify your information.