Wright to Business

Conference

We are bringing the city’s top resources together all in one place for this exclusive, completely FREE, one-day event! Join us at Wilbur Wright College for the Wright to Business Conference, a high-energy collision of education and capital. This is more than an event; it’s your direct entry point into Chicago’s business ecosystem and a roadmap to success in your own backyard.

“By investing in people’s potential, we are investing in Chicago’s local economy.”
— Mayor Brandon Johnson
 

  • BACP Entrepreneur Certificate Program:

    Gain official recognition from the City of Chicago. This program provides the essential blueprint for starting and growing a business in the city. You will learn the "how-to" of city inspections, business operations, legal compliance, and marketing.

  • The CIBC Entrepreneur Loan:

    Graduates of the BACP Certificate Program are uniquely eligible to apply for the CIBC Bank USA Entrepreneur Loan Program.

    Small Business Funding: Access low-interest, no-fee loans ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for startups, and up to $25,000 for businesses with at least one year of tax returns.

    Learn the specific criteria CIBC uses to evaluate loan eligibility and how to build a professional credit profile.

  • Credit for Prior Learning (CPL):

    Turn your entrepreneurial training into academic success. Under the new Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) initiative, completing this program allows you to earn 3 college credits for Business 111 (Introduction to Business) at Wright College.

    Save Time & Money: Bypass a full semester course by demonstrating your knowledge through the BACP certification and a digital challenge exam.

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