African American Business Symposium in Bronzeville October 15, 2009

The African American Business Symposium in Bronzeville will bring together business owners of small-to-medium size businesses who are looking to enhance their bottom line in 2009 and beyond. The AABS in Bronzeville will feature top speakers and presenters from the world of business, finance and government who will be on-hand to guide business owners through new policies and help strategize how to take your business to the next level.

Why Bronzeville? In the 1930's and 40's Bronzeville was the home of the most successful black owned businesses in Chicago. It was home to (Liberty-Universal) Supreme Life Insurance Company, Overton Hygiene Company, The Chicago Defender, Bingham Bank, The Sunset Cafe, and numerous other sole proprietorships.

Seminars and Workshops will include information on how to:

- Raise Money For Any Business: VC's, Micro, Traditional and Bad Credit Lenders Show You How

- The Very Best Franchises for 2009: Make Big $$$ with a Franchise. Part-time, Full-time & Money Down

- Have an Idea or Invention? Take It To Market

- Start an Online Business!

- SEO, SEM, EBAY & Infopreneuring

- Start Your Second Life: Businesses for People 45+

- Women Only! How to Start & Succeed in Your Own Business

PLUS!! This 2-day forum will feature opportunities for business owners to exhibit/market their business, a networking reception, a chance to win valuable business-related prizes and a business-to-business directory to keep in contact with other business owners.