Networking brings together potential new members, employers, and referrals and connects them with current members in a casual environment set in local Andersonville hangouts. This month we are excited to partner with the LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois to bring to you Kristina M. Wynne of  Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses as our Spotlight Professional. Each month the Chamber provides light bites and hosts a Spotlight Professional that offers something unique and dynamic to offer to the business community. Then open networking continues afterwards.

Spotlight Professional: Kristina M. Wynne, Outreach Director for Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses!

"With Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, you will gain practical business skills to help you take your business to the next level. In professional workshops, you will learn from some of the brightest minds in business, learn about access to financial capital, and build a powerful network of professional support.  And, if accepted, program tuition will be at no cost to you!"

About the Program:

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses offers a practical business education and a supportive network of peers and advisers—at no cost to participants. Accepted small business owners will learn practical skills to grow their business, including negotiations, marketing, employee management and more. Participants also receive one-on-one business advising and get expert guidance from Goldman Sachs professionals, attorneys and others. Just 6 months after completing the program, 72% had increased revenues and 50% had created net new jobs. 85% of participants have done business with other program participants. Over 500 small businesses have graduated through our program in Chicago. Over 8000 nationwide!

Please join the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce and the LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois at the Andersonville Galleria, one of Andersonville's fantastic retail institutions, for networking, a cocktail, and lite bites!

*For additional information about any of our business events please contact David Oakes at doakes@andersonville.org.