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Coaching Session: On Your Mark

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Coaching Session: On Your Mark

Unlock the potential of your non-profit or 501(c)(3) with the NRDC-IE Membership Platform. Our comprehensive program is designed to help you understand and navigate the world of grant funding. Through personalized coaching sessions and valuable resources, we empower you to set goals, uncover your motivations, and identify any obstacles holding you back. Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your strategies, our membership levels provide the guidance you need to succeed. Join us and take the first step towards securing grant funding for your mission-driven organization.

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Date & Time
Sunday, January 5, 2025
5:00 PM 6:00 PM (America/Los_Angeles) Add to Calendar
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M.H.M. & Associates Enterprises, Inc.

1-951-682-4646
admin@mhmandassociates.com
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Day 1 · Schedule

What to expect on November 11.

8:00 AM
VIP Breakfast
A seated breakfast with Alderwoman Michelle Harris and Beverly Kuykendall.
VIP ticket holders only
9:00 AM
Check-in & Registration
Badge pickup and light refreshments.
9:30 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Framing the day: why Chicago's $2B+ opportunity requires public, private, and philanthropic capital moving together.
10:00 AM
Fireside Chat: Aligning Capital
A conversation on building stronger, more accessible pathways to funding and long-term regional growth.
11:15 AM
Listening Session: Barriers to Funding
Real data on funding and workforce barriers — intelligence the city can act on.
12:30 PM
Lunch
Lunch break, on your own.
1:30 PM
Panel: A Path to $2B+
A coordinated route to the competitive grants, federal contracts, and partnerships Chicago can access now.
2:30 PM
Closing Remarks & Networking
Open networking with speakers, funders, and city leadership.
3:00 PM
Program Ends
Featured speakers

Who's in the room.

BJ
Brandon Johnson
Mayor of Chicago

The 57th Mayor of Chicago, in office since May 2023. A former Chicago Public Schools teacher, Chicago Teachers Union organizer, and Cook County Commissioner.

MH
Michelle A. Harris
Alderwoman, 8th Ward

Representing Chicago's 8th Ward since 2006 and chairing the City Council's Committee on Committees and Rules, with a seat on the Economic, Capital and Technology Development Committee.

Hosting the VIP Breakfast
BK
Beverly Kuykendall
Federal Contracting Expert, SGI

Leads Source Global Imagined's federal contracting cohort program, guiding small businesses and nonprofits from certification to a submitted proposal.

Hosting the VIP Breakfast
Available at registration

VIP Breakfast

A seated working lunch with Alderwoman Michelle Harris and federal contracting expert Beverly Kuykendall. Choose the VIP Breakfast ticket instead of Free when you register above — limited seats.

Why show up

What you'll walk away with.

01

Direct exposure to the funders and city leadership deciding where Chicago's $2B+ opportunity goes next.

02

A clear view of the real barriers to funding and workforce needs — straight from the people who can act on them.

03

A first look at how SGI's e3p3 Grant Fund and federal contracting cohort can move your organization from curriculum to execution.

Before you register

Frequently asked questions.

What's included with the Free ticket?
Access to all Day 1 programming — the fireside chat, listening session, panel, and networking. Lunch is on your own during the midday break. [confirm if any exceptions apply]
What's included with the VIP Breakfast ticket?
Everything in the Free ticket, plus a seated working lunch with Alderwoman Michelle Harris and Beverly Kuykendall during the midday break.
Can I upgrade from Free to VIP after I register?
Yes — upgrades are available at the door, as long as VIP seats are still available.
What's the cancellation / refund policy?
Refunds are available up to 48 hours before the event.
Is parking available at the venue?
Yes, parking is available on-site at the event venue.
What should I wear?
Business or business casual attire is appropriate for both the general sessions and the VIP Breakfast.
Who do I contact with questions?
admin@sourceglobalimagined.com · (951) 682-4646

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