Small Business Financial Fitness Series

The Albany Park Chamber is launching the Small Business Financial Fitness Series, presented by Wintrust Bank!

Just like physical fitness, keeping your money healthy requires a consistent routine that you track and strengthen regularly. Grounded in the official FDIC Money Smart for Small Business curriculum, this four-part webinar series provides aspiring founders and established small business owners with simple, practical tools to plan, manage, and protect their finances. Whether you are launching a new startup or growing an existing company, understanding your numbers is key to building a strong, resilient business.

Part 1: Planning for a Healthy Business

Got a great business idea, but not sure how to take the first step? Like setting a fitness baseline, this opening session helps you turn your concept into a launch-ready operational reality. This workshop breaks down the essential planning competencies every business owner needs to move from a back-of-the-napkin idea to a structured, sustainable business.

Learn how to organize your resources, establish practical action steps, and build the credit and banking foundation required to earn lender confidence and support long-term growth.

Series Schedule

Part 1: Planning for a Healthy Business (9/29)

Part 2: Strong Business Credit (10/22)

Part 3: Managing Cash Flow (11/10)

Part 4: Risk Management (12/3)

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