Neighborhood Business Development Centers (NBDC)

BACP - Neighborhood Business Development Centers

The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce is proud to be part of the Neighborhood Business Development Program (NBDC). The City of Chicago’s Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) provides hyper-local support to business owners and start-up entrepreneurs through the NBDC grant program.

The Neighborhood Business Development Centers (NBDC) grant program funds Chicago-based nonprofit business service organizations, located throughout the City, to provide free business development assistance. In addition to being a Place-Based Specialist, the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) is also a Peer-to-Peer Trainer providing training, professional development, and/or technical assistance to fellow NBDCs.

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2023 Programs

Lights, Camera, Action: Mastering the Fundamentals of Video Production
Take your marketing and communications to the next level! Learn the key principles and techniques used in video production including:
• Basic tips & tricks for filming
• Equipment to enhance your production
• Explore simple editing options
Wednesday, May 31
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Online Event – Register Here

Crafting Compelling Narratives: Mastering Storytelling and Presentation Skills
Develop the skills and confidence necessary to deliver effective speeches and presentations! In this fun and interactive course, attendees will learn:
• Components of a great story
• How to connect and engage with your audience
• How to deliver effective and compelling speeches

About the Facilitator: Piero Procaccini
Piero Procaccini is a learning designer and facilitator with nearly two decades of experience in the field of corporate continuing education. Piero has several decades of experience teaching, coaching and directing improv and sketch comedy for some of the top theaters around the world (the io theatre, Boom Chicago, and The Second City, to name a few). In recent years, he founded the company, Proca Corp. with the mission of helping people work better together through immersive, improv-based, experiences called Improv Immersions. Piero loves using improvisation to explore tools that are useful towards better communication, collaboration, and storytelling.

Wednesday, June 28
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
1646 N. Halsted, 4th Floor
Free parking available at free at 1624 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL 60614
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Building Brand Identity: The Fundamentals of Brand Strategy and Design
Learn the key principles and strategies behind creating a strong and effective brand identity. Attendees will learn:
• Brand strategy basics
• Building an effective brand strategy
• Using brand strategy to inspire design
Wednesday, July 26
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Online Event – Register Here


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Contact Us

Interested in learning more or setting up a free marketing consultation? Contact Robin Hammond at 773-880-5200 to set up an appointment.

Subject areas include:
– Social Media Content Planning and Strategy
– Email Marketing Tips and Strategy
– Website Review and Recommendations
– PR & Media Training
– Social Media Platform Deep Dive (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn)


Resources

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