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Nov
03

Doing Business With No Walls

Entrepreneur Magazine offers a guide to fully mobilizing your business, including the best gizmos to get the job done.

Oct
27

Obama Refocuses Bailout on Small Businesses

The Obama Administration, recognizing the importance of small businesses in helping revive the economy,  pitched to Congress last week initiatives that would make it easier for small businesses to get loans from banks.

Oct
01

Small Business Internet Marketing Workshop

Coleman Center member Lakeshore Branding will hold a Small Business Internet Marketing workshop October 14  at 5:30pm. The  event will be held at 1023 W Fulton Market in Chicago. 

Sep
22

The Union of Town and Gown

Entrepreneur Magazine profiles the Coleman Center and its role within the DePaul and Chicagoland business owner communities. 

Sep
21

Coleman Center's Executive Director Interviewed in Crain's Video

The federal stimulus is getting credit for saving the U.S. economy from ruin-but has it helped entrepreneurs? Crain's talks to one local business owner who got government help and consult an expert on what entrepreneurs can expect from the stimulus-if anything.

Sep
21

Blueprint Mentor Highlighted in Soho Magazine

Steve Johns, a Blueprint mentor, was highlighted in Soho Magazine. He is the founder of Second Wave Music & Hitmaker.com.

Sep
21

Facets of Entrepreneurship

Advisory board member, Al Herbach, questions whether all small business owners are entrepreneurs in his blog entitled The Advisor.

Sep
02

"The ROI of Great Workplaces" Conference

This conference, presented by Winning Workplaces, will be held October 1 & 2. 

Sep
01

Big Banks & Small Businesses

 Posted by Raman Chadha, Executive Director

Aug
27

Grand Re-Opening of Allegro Dance Boutique

Join Coleman Center member Victoria Lyman, Owner of Allegro Dance Boutique, for her Open House event this Thursday, August 27 for drinks, appetizers, raffles, and free goodies.  Stop by and say hello if you haven't already!

Aug
13

DePaul Graduate Appointed by Obama to Lead Small Business Administration's Midwest Region

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the appointment of Marianne O'Brien Markowitz (MBA ’93) as the regional administrator in Region V, overseeing the SBA's programs and services in Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota.

Aug
12

It Pays to Learn the Rules of the Road

Executive Director, Raman Chadha, advises small business owners to do their homework when it comes to state and city business regulations.  From Crains Chicago Business. 

Aug
05

Neighborhood Networking - Roscoe Village

Meet nearby business owners and connect with professionals in Roscoe Village on Wednesday, August 19. 

Jul
23

Find Your Voice of Reason

April Lane, Associate Director of the Coleman Center, urges business owners to find and utilize their "voice of reason." 

Jul
21

Small Firm Interviews: What You Need to Know - Installment 2

Raman Chadha, Executive Director of the Coleman Center, continues his series on how to distinguish yourself when interviewing with small business owners by asking insightful, challenging questions.  He also provides insight on how to interpret the answers. 

Jul
16

Rewarding (or not) in a Tough Economy

Amanda Hansen, Marketing Intern at the Coleman Center, asks how small business owners are rewarding (or not) their team members when money is tight. 

Jul
07

Lessons from BrandSmart 2009 - Installment 2

Amanda Hansen, Marketing Intern at the Coleman Center, continues to share her insights from BrandSmart 2009.  In this installment, she summarizes Experience@Work, a session led by Scott Davis, successful author and brand consultant. 

Jul
07

Office Depot "Adopt a Small Business" Contest

What makes your small business unique?  Office Depot is looking for 500 of the nation's best and smartest small businesses.  Enter the "Adopt a Small Business" Contest for a chance to win a share of the $1 million dollar prize package. 

Jun
30

A Gathering at "Marbles: The Brain Store"

Amy Bretz discusses her experience at “Marbles: The Brain Store”.

Jun
25

A Look at How the Obama Administration May Impact Small Businesses

Stephanie Furlan, Marketing & Outreach Manager, discusses a recent BusinessWeek article on how small business owners and the economy at large would be affected by some of the Obama Administration’s proposed policies.