<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:blogger='http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510069833267999951</id><updated>2024-09-02T00:01:31.023-05:00</updated><title type='text'>SSN Community News</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://ssncandoit.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default?redirect=false'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ssncandoit.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default?start-index=26&amp;max-results=25&amp;redirect=false'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05857382132387340225</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>32</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510069833267999951.post-5697052982449088324</id><published>2016-03-14T14:26:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2016-03-14T14:32:25.104-05:00</updated><title type='text'>RSVP-Today as our SBND Guest at Chicago-Small-Business-Expo</title><summary type="text">






Stop by our Booth BDC/1&amp;nbsp;and say Hello!
</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/5697052982449088324'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/5697052982449088324'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ssncandoit.blogspot.com/2016/03/rsvp-today-as-our-sbnd-guest-at-chicago.html' title='RSVP-Today as our SBND Guest at Chicago-Small-Business-Expo'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05857382132387340225</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Qkskxp_5HGYR3SjPYg9J6zEdvKmeqcE7ftu1ywJp-bBtzaGiVFZzRDhpnjVvU2tWH9aTRsF4ZCmUoszD9hEqmJGTvNZY251Z-PbnutumiW5hcsnf80wHlrxbxiEgJ4kpjCeiIfTlTT4U/s72-c/Chicago-300x250.gif" height="72" width="72"/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510069833267999951.post-7893311974380203929</id><published>2015-12-12T11:28:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2015-12-12T11:28:38.003-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Please Help Heal the Pain!  What can I do?</title><summary type="text">Breaking News!&amp;nbsp; Marc
Lane has his figure on the pulse of what we as business owners can do to help
heal the pain!&amp;nbsp; Spread the word. &amp;nbsp;We have your complimentary gift waiting for
you. To see SBND Community Newsletter that features Marc’s compelling message,
cut and paste the following link into your web browser:&amp;nbsp; http://conta.cc/1PWEp7H
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/7893311974380203929'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/7893311974380203929'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ssncandoit.blogspot.com/2015/12/please-help-heal-pain-what-can-i-do.html' title='Please Help Heal the Pain!  What can I do?'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05857382132387340225</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510069833267999951.post-1512241689424922724</id><published>2015-12-12T10:54:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2015-12-12T10:54:21.529-06:00</updated><title type='text'>What we as business owners can do to help heal the pain! Sitdown: Attorney Marc J. Lane</title><summary type="text">
Breaking News!&amp;nbsp; Marc
Lane has his figure on the pulse of what we as business owners can do to help
heal the pain!&amp;nbsp; Spread the word. &amp;nbsp;We have your complimentary gift waiting for
you. To see SBND Community Newsletter that features Marc’s compelling message,
cut and paste the following link into your web browser:&amp;nbsp; http://conta.cc/1PWEp7H
</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/1512241689424922724'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/1512241689424922724'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ssncandoit.blogspot.com/2015/12/what-we-as-business-owners-can-do-to.html' title='What we as business owners can do to help heal the pain! Sitdown: Attorney Marc J. Lane'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05857382132387340225</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/QehFIBMsTKI/default.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510069833267999951.post-907987488127919133</id><published>2015-12-03T18:15:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2015-12-03T18:15:27.350-06:00</updated><title type='text'>http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays---Join-me-and-receive-a-FREE-gift-at-my-private-book-signing---press-reception-on-Thursday--December-17th.html?soid=1123017320824&amp;aid=8TcOUve1A-k</title><summary type="text">http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays---Join-me-and-receive-a-FREE-gift-at-my-private-book-signing---press-reception-on-Thursday--December-17th.html?soid=1123017320824&amp;amp;aid=8TcOUve1A-k</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/907987488127919133'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/907987488127919133'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ssncandoit.blogspot.com/2015/12/httpmyemailconstantcontactcomhappy.html' title='http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays---Join-me-and-receive-a-FREE-gift-at-my-private-book-signing---press-reception-on-Thursday--December-17th.html?soid=1123017320824&amp;aid=8TcOUve1A-k'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05857382132387340225</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510069833267999951.post-3872043784337206702</id><published>2015-12-03T17:10:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2015-12-03T17:10:47.224-06:00</updated><title type='text'>http://myemail.constantcontact.com/For-Immediate-Release---Your-Invitation-to-Attend-Sam-s-Private-Book-Signing---Press-Reception.html?soid=1104169690533&amp;aid=2jQWDtIl2vI</title><summary type="text">http://myemail.constantcontact.com/For-Immediate-Release---Your-Invitation-to-Attend-Sam-s-Private-Book-Signing---Press-Reception.html?soid=1104169690533&amp;amp;aid=2jQWDtIl2vI</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/3872043784337206702'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/3872043784337206702'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ssncandoit.blogspot.com/2015/12/httpmyemailconstantcontactcomfor.html' title='http://myemail.constantcontact.com/For-Immediate-Release---Your-Invitation-to-Attend-Sam-s-Private-Book-Signing---Press-Reception.html?soid=1104169690533&amp;aid=2jQWDtIl2vI'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05857382132387340225</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510069833267999951.post-8750696119830499533</id><published>2015-01-08T12:13:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2015-01-08T12:13:43.195-06:00</updated><title type='text'>2015 SBND INSTITUTE OF HIGH ACHIEVEMENT</title><summary type="text">


Welcome to 2015! This year, we are trimming the fat and
launching our new SSN/SBND Institute of High Achievement.



Join us on Monday,
January 19, 2015 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and learn how our institute will equip
you for higher levels of success.



Space is limited!&amp;nbsp; You
must register to attend or be invited by an SBND Member and listed as one of
our guests.




Click here to learn </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/8750696119830499533'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/8750696119830499533'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ssncandoit.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-sbnd-institute-of-high-achievement.html' title='2015 SBND INSTITUTE OF HIGH ACHIEVEMENT'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05857382132387340225</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-zL2laNIeXFR6GdNmVh7Qse4f-AYVb-R9w0J4ONlfTP6Vfko1p63LUWAntU8AhyccqVCV3hY1-wHoJ4DOOOepfSDdwyYcdp_qyB_zKquiXVbi6pM9KbEheU2SaUgiIB9l-JodqvoPwJ_B/s72-c/2015+SBND+Event+Logo-jpeg.JPG" height="72" width="72"/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510069833267999951.post-3982960934975152425</id><published>2014-09-27T13:34:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2014-09-27T14:17:44.829-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Can you see?  Opportunity has Your Name On It. Seize the Moment!</title><summary type="text">





In this newsletter are announcements about resources and events that may assist you in achieving your greatest potential.







May you prosper and be in good health as you embrace the lessons life has to offer during the Autumn season...

We especially encourage you to attend City Treasures Small Business Entrepreneur Expo that is scheduled for Friday, October 3, 2014. This year, SBND is </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/3982960934975152425'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/3982960934975152425'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ssncandoit.blogspot.com/2014/09/opportunity-has-your-name-on-it-seize.html' title='Can you see?  Opportunity has Your Name On It. Seize the Moment!'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05857382132387340225</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi504a-bOnQpcNyTzilH5HAL-zNye1pK_TZccABfimmDjPT6_ZJw6zGpETc9bc-9q1AFUPUA9ouB0sFhoHVBD_exrTDcACZXM3XHLcKjNnAWqVcXIt_mIVIUh4IBKAgHFQC7dZ4WkrLQI-D/s72-c/SBND+Event+Network+Event+Logo-jpeg.JPG" height="72" width="72"/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510069833267999951.post-8002715129282906896</id><published>2014-01-30T09:58:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2014-09-27T13:27:12.873-05:00</updated><title type='text'>&quot;Recession Proof Success&quot;</title><summary type="text">2013 SBND Awards Expo Documentary</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/8002715129282906896'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/8002715129282906896'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ssncandoit.blogspot.com/2014/01/ssn-community-news-recession-proof.html' title='&quot;Recession Proof Success&quot;'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05857382132387340225</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510069833267999951.post-4495373870094726674</id><published>2014-01-29T20:41:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2014-01-29T20:41:13.846-06:00</updated><title type='text'>&quot;Recession Proof Success:&quot; 2013 SBND Awards Expo Documentary</title><summary type="text"></summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/4495373870094726674'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/4495373870094726674'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ssncandoit.blogspot.com/2014/01/recession-proof-success-2013-sbnd.html' title='&quot;Recession Proof Success:&quot; 2013 SBND Awards Expo Documentary'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05857382132387340225</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510069833267999951.post-5794182190244472284</id><published>2013-03-04T11:15:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2013-03-04T11:15:53.936-06:00</updated><title type='text'>2013 SBND FUNDING YOUR BUSINESS KICK-OFF</title><summary type="text">SSN Small Business &amp;amp; Nonprofit Development Group (SBND) 
will host it&#39;s 2013 Community Enterprise Kick-off Event at Fifth Third Bank, 
Chicago-Hyde Park Banking Center.

The event will focus on practical and groundbreaking methods for funding your 
business in 2013.

Enjoy learning as you engage with vendors, cultivate new customers, and 
discover the latest trends in funding your enterprise </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/5794182190244472284'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/5794182190244472284'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ssncandoit.blogspot.com/2013/03/2013-sbnd-funding-your-business-kick-off.html' title='2013 SBND FUNDING YOUR BUSINESS KICK-OFF'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05857382132387340225</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510069833267999951.post-4171607126710503898</id><published>2012-12-21T00:10:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2012-12-21T00:10:48.224-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Social and Economic Change Starts with You!</title><summary type="text">
﻿

Greetings,


As the year comes to an end, I pray that your Holiday Season is safe and filled with delight. I also pray that you join me in reflecting on the lessons our life experiences offer. Have we contributed solutions in response to social tragedies and economic recession reported through our news media?

In order to invest in a brighter tomorrow for all, we must take time to consider </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/4171607126710503898'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/4171607126710503898'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ssncandoit.blogspot.com/2012/12/social-and-economic-change-starts-with.html' title='Social and Economic Change Starts with You!'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05857382132387340225</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ANi55A2uIH3_quPJA-YSn82JQ15oFpX61woTrBCgYzcaM7MMgF8thjkMzgMakjr_CD7_UQVV0nRPuzCRphnobDmUMLi5YKv4qTM0ea142uOusDuacW_pcrfPOuiEl4ASGPnm5qczqdTO/s72-c/SBND+Video+Documentary-Closing+Group+Shot+122012.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510069833267999951.post-2603426300517696260</id><published>2012-11-22T23:24:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2012-11-22T23:24:00.397-06:00</updated><title type='text'>IT&#39;S ALL ABOUT CELEBRATING YOU!</title><summary type="text">
November 17, 2012The 2012 Community Enterprise Achievement Gala  held on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Chicago South Loop Hotel was well  attended.﻿

&amp;nbsp;



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</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/2603426300517696260'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/2603426300517696260'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ssncandoit.blogspot.com/2012/11/its-all-about-celebrating-you.html' title='IT&#39;S ALL ABOUT CELEBRATING YOU!'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05857382132387340225</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRmoi3hrg5YM4mAuQwB2-qbyOT9ktzyIFLKX0R_Y6firx8twkUK81oXr_gP9hOJBu67KMcmDdGkbAy7ZT6OvhGacXlhKs5ekJ56wKGhnv78d-x_N3Jgt9idwYsu8wn9vJ3bPqouTj2P8aB/s72-c/SBND-ThankYouDefenderAD2-Final+111912.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510069833267999951.post-2814306407636735641</id><published>2012-06-23T17:17:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2012-06-23T17:18:09.536-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Business Exhibit Sponsor Opportunities</title><summary type="text">

SBND VIP Business Network Event 


Attend SBND’s VIP Network Event to gain opportunities that open new business markets and expand your loyal customer base.

Join our start-up enterprise alliance and meet committed entrepreneurs who are creating new jobs and increasing tax revenues in communities most affected by recession. Network and mingle with professional business executives who can guide </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/2814306407636735641'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/2814306407636735641'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ssncandoit.blogspot.com/2012/06/small-business-exhibit-sponsor.html' title='Business Exhibit Sponsor Opportunities'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05857382132387340225</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgGXt_HqV-sL_3sJ6-0gAjvJeWmFkUUkLeIALlU8dAL2xICXKaCf4fIgKqpfJWQXkZQIC5bi33qq1aHQVh8FCd63hqTq8Sq4TQ1_r-LXQeuqn5_CQb3UG_n-scA8t-lIGxZtxB8GkcWlXa/s72-c/Nita+Mercant+April+16th+2012+Event+IMG_4017tt.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510069833267999951.post-8151576231535883729</id><published>2012-05-25T15:13:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2012-05-25T15:13:16.626-05:00</updated><title type='text'>SBND Empowerment Workshop:  &quot;Success is the Only Option&quot;</title><summary type="text">



SBND SPONSOR OF THE 
MONTH









Greetings and thank you to 
all who supported and participated in SBND&#39;s Empowerment Workshop. It was a 
refreshing, rewarding and informative experience.


 


We acknowledge and extend 
our deep appreciation to Fifth Third Bank, Hyde Park 
Branch Center who is highlighted as SBND&#39;s sponsor of the 
month.


 



 


Additionally, a special 
thank you to </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/8151576231535883729'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/8151576231535883729'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ssncandoit.blogspot.com/2012/05/sbnd-empowerment-workshop-success-is.html' title='SBND Empowerment Workshop:  &quot;Success is the Only Option&quot;'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05857382132387340225</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510069833267999951.post-6029798089012275775</id><published>2012-03-17T18:57:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2012-03-17T19:18:35.723-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Small Businesses Making Big Changes</title><summary type="text">



What makes you a successful business or nonprofit organization leader in an economy that is failing to maintain its competitive edge? 




We believe it’s your relentless drive to accomplish goals and tenacious ability to capitalize on opportunities missed by others.&amp;nbsp; This is why business professionals&amp;nbsp;seeking opportunities are invited to attend SBND&#39;s Premier VIP Network Reception.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/6029798089012275775'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/6029798089012275775'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ssncandoit.blogspot.com/2012/03/small-businesses-making-big-changes.html' title='Small Businesses Making Big Changes'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05857382132387340225</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzkewRtE5Q2DDk_OnBiZXM8VRquRn7OwIAmERP-qXPoPN7uKJSI5O_X-hCtxi5kwnP0iNg-Zr_FWOHce0rzEPoSBL9l1QaTEIYghl0dMM1cf0RTGJxMsmUBL2IoxsWRJwB5grusggYMXgF/s72-c/SBND+VIP+Reception+Logo+3.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510069833267999951.post-668346941026164313</id><published>2011-11-24T22:40:00.008-06:00</published><updated>2011-11-25T02:44:47.918-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Need Money to Grow or Start Your Business?</title><summary type="text">Need money to grow or start your business? Tired of working for little pay and no appreciation? Been seeking employment with no results?
There is a remedy. For professional assistance, contact Strategic Solutions Network, Inc. (SSN) today!
Our organization strategists, grant writers, and career specialists can help you increase your profit margin and achieve your goals.
For more information, call</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/668346941026164313'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/668346941026164313'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ssncandoit.blogspot.com/2011/11/need-money-to-grow-or-start-your.html' title='Need Money to Grow or Start Your Business?'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05857382132387340225</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhnpG8zgi3Bom0D2FR_kTeVHPK9v4m-FLO1l0oC985ZZlSNtl8QKzoKbqA60NK5pVHLR-KYvteKZKBqBgcl5R6lGAA-qx1HifD2ouDsYve_XarI5oPpsC2ScMF5H1ISwl2-Wbt1UzUFogt/s72-c/Agreement+Photo-jpeg.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510069833267999951.post-5463841638518655940</id><published>2011-11-22T23:50:00.007-06:00</published><updated>2011-11-23T11:29:37.626-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Use &quot;Black Friday&quot; to Increase Your Profit Margin with SSN</title><summary type="text">November 22, 2011 

Greetings to you and your family during the week of Thanksgiving.

While preparing to celebrate this holiday season, take a moment to consider an opportunity that will help increase your profit margin in 2012.

Click the following link to find out how.

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Use--Black-Friday--to-Increase-Your-Profit-Margin-with-SSN.html?soid=1104169690533&amp;amp;aid</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/5463841638518655940'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/5463841638518655940'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ssncandoit.blogspot.com/2011/11/httpmyemailconstantcontactcomuse-black.html' title='Use &quot;Black Friday&quot; to Increase Your Profit Margin with SSN'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05857382132387340225</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg483-yWwMMI1wg77RidahVKiOihik-rDj2jBor3wP_XCvu0CdW2pYKpzlKlXb54NGKyTsrZixEw92uE188qqvvKxgV1v0kF_QNlWyCW6XWh8AGQRgyCw0FMDO0I2RgXYsAHpja9gUHamPE/s72-c/empowerment+group.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510069833267999951.post-7438891635697638368</id><published>2011-09-27T00:23:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2011-09-27T00:23:18.421-05:00</updated><title type='text'>100 Free Radio Commercials, But Offer is Limited!</title><summary type="text">

Black Wall Street in early 1900&#39;s
Tulsa, Oklahoma
On Friday, September 23rd, Black Wall Street Chicago (BWSC) Summit Committee announced that it was launching a membership drive campaign.

BWSC&#39;s goal is to offer the general public an opportunity to play an active role in their movement to advance the economic sustainability and expansion of black owned businesses.

One of the immediate </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/7438891635697638368'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/7438891635697638368'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ssncandoit.blogspot.com/2011/09/100-free-radio-commercials-but-offer-is.html' title='100 Free Radio Commercials, But Offer is Limited!'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05857382132387340225</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyaB0aNJt51yNQ79a5IA5nM8BOesDwAoO4t7M9yFY1hoDHsQszw8f6jXofctnfCvHPEd1kepUpCml9_L3RFiDchQ24UeTtOAZhZpXOwyWCFyYogrf48hGAqkibYSjUFgyo9aZhLI1KuEV3/s72-c/BWS+History+Photo-2.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510069833267999951.post-4178817801674757</id><published>2011-01-31T16:32:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2011-01-31T16:32:32.315-06:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type="text">Interns can work independently, laid back in your own home or dorm and receive college credits!
Strategic Solutions Network, Inc. (SSN)&amp;nbsp;is seeking interns to assist with research, writing, and editing grant proposals, program curricula, and contract opportunities.
SSN is a new agency, but vibrant with social service and small business professionals who collectively offer over 47 years </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/4178817801674757'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/4178817801674757'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ssncandoit.blogspot.com/2011/01/interns-can-work-independently-laid.html' title=''/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05857382132387340225</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtNr67uTKrEiP1HJzG7nCPPgYSYkdu4vg2-lctGNzrJbrOAq6xSHBqJVbBz1ZY4q4RRii8PMChgcYMgCN-4SKJieupNAmtwIWCilh3NHglQyDOwyu6LnPdpcj8QAkOL8NbbCBk1gNCf5H6/s72-c/Students.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510069833267999951.post-4373214524843097731</id><published>2011-01-27T23:49:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2011-01-27T23:49:13.763-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Samuel Howell is Destined for Greatness!</title><summary type="text">“We Need to Invest in Our Children and Young Adults…”
Chicago, IL - On Sunday, January 16, 2011, Sam gave an inspiring thank you message to his church congregation at West Point Missionary Baptist Church&amp;nbsp;as an expression of appreciation for his&amp;nbsp;scholarship award. Sam’s words still echo in the hearts of all who were privileged to experience his message.

Samuel Howell is destined for </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/4373214524843097731'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/4373214524843097731'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ssncandoit.blogspot.com/2011/01/samuel-howell-is-destined-for-greatness.html' title='Samuel Howell is Destined for Greatness!'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05857382132387340225</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnw8mUkijADkbybdM2Q5rmMWBi5wEvqZQgakLTb2Jxd6JC8ESK6958NgoWgOmhmY8YvxCAHHlO01rBKNjYFnNPfePYk9rNQJYs1T7egtz2SCnW_LfhTSToJ_EOqXHCUd45SU2hBmY_Lj-E/s72-c/Sam+Photo-1.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510069833267999951.post-3855735970959904445</id><published>2011-01-15T04:24:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2011-01-15T04:24:51.543-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Independent Contract Opportunities!!!</title><summary type="text">





SSN Announces News YOU Can Use!
2011 Premier Business Community Newsletter
Theme: Let’s Network our Way to Success

Chicago, IL - SSN&#39;s Business Community Newsletter was exclusively designed as a benefit to members of our Professional Social Service Network. It contains links to contract opportunities and resources that benefit nonprofit organizations, social service enterprises, and small </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/3855735970959904445'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/3855735970959904445'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ssncandoit.blogspot.com/2011/01/independent-contract-opportunities.html' title='Independent Contract Opportunities!!!'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05857382132387340225</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqpP4sFAwAwBif1yvZXctaomPwEbilij6a6OBvRlFvZt20g8XzGskqB8PshMfZ3LYZeRGCIsGnwvZS_QdrYIL138h1c9Nighu_KaCJXw58N3lBH8oq1uDyjTiK2vLUlrN85odflgqdIJdp/s72-c/Business+Community.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510069833267999951.post-492168900956363761</id><published>2011-01-09T00:50:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2011-01-09T00:50:13.139-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Are You Making A Difference?</title><summary type="text">Strategic Solutions Network, Inc. (SSN) would like to publish your good news. The purpose of our Community News Blog Spot is to communicate and circulate “good news” articles about metropolitan and suburban communities.


Our main focus is on nonprofit organizations, social service agencies, and small business entrepreneurs that are contributing towards positive social/economic change in our </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/492168900956363761'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/492168900956363761'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ssncandoit.blogspot.com/2011/01/are-you-making-difference.html' title='Are You Making A Difference?'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05857382132387340225</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnrBvgGH-cNd5QBR1qnwSXb3WURc5pmcprN8-L2f_N6Ok0CFp5xEk6pJ4xsU4k4crEA3sBEXspIKd-XWMWK_ST9cHDlbiTnxBE9IeKeqbbZqG0HF5bpZoo-wroPxAyCphLLYdWHAkspHk0/s72-c/Happy+Community+Group.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510069833267999951.post-9062211813998932403</id><published>2011-01-05T09:33:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2011-01-05T09:33:49.455-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Who is Anna Goral?</title><summary type="text">
Friends of Anna Goral invite the public to meet their candidate for 23rd Ward Alderman

On Thursday, January 6, 2011, “Friends of Anna Goral” will host an open house to officially inaugurate the new campaign office for candidate Anna Goral of the 23rd Ward. 


The public is invited to meet Anna, network with community businesses, and enjoy refreshments during the open house. This event will be </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/9062211813998932403'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/9062211813998932403'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ssncandoit.blogspot.com/2011/01/who-is-anna-goral.html' title='Who is Anna Goral?'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05857382132387340225</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisksuw_hlxKnvm5Lt-ZWW50rRPLkoZS2_DSVoeDTd4I01N-8TTIowlnoPKFrtkKdgRBWwY9T00mf7K13x6xntpSkxGqtjZCWq9GwfuYiHl1OMx0JckaV1xMxX6uV4zJMF5-AL_bh7CPk81/s72-c/Anna+Goral-Official+Photo.gif" height="72" width="72"/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510069833267999951.post-1926529949842398945</id><published>2010-12-17T21:29:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2010-12-22T10:14:27.551-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Join SSN’s 2011 Social Service Network</title><summary type="text"> 
Strategic Solutions Network, Inc. (SSN, Inc.) is certified by Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) under the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities.

Accordingly, SSN is now qualified to compete for contracts set-aside exclusively for small businesses in the State of Illinois. 
In 2011, </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/1926529949842398945'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/1926529949842398945'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ssncandoit.blogspot.com/2010/12/join-ssns-2011-social-service-network.html' title='Join SSN’s 2011 Social Service Network'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05857382132387340225</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi7COI2fPNW4KZrl0yal-e2OVVsDfFd11SKz4Ws9LQkh0gEmeDKy3_PkLPaLzA7i52vHshcQzTQJa-JAMc770ctEjWLgj6D690sYRvlIJcwp9UTh-dbcgcoVNrNrLrRQIyZTN4DoLT9hGA/s72-c/Social+Service+Consortium+Photo.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510069833267999951.post-5749371555612034481</id><published>2010-11-15T13:49:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2010-11-15T13:58:51.024-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Certified Small Female Business Enterprise</title><summary type="text">Dear Colleagues:Strategic Solutions Network, Inc. (SSN, Inc.) is certified by Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) as a Small Female Business Enterprise (FBE) under the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities. Accordingly, we are now qualified to compete for contracts set-aside exclusively for small businesses in these </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/5749371555612034481'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5510069833267999951/posts/default/5749371555612034481'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ssncandoit.blogspot.com/2010/11/certified-small-female-business.html' title='Certified Small Female Business Enterprise'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05857382132387340225</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6220MPQr_hgskp9uX3G4perVlkO5Spisl6ejvnlfZX45YPE4-HtPkPU545r7esPpLb-1jA8n1UknHKGTG7noyJLsKDbiCHaS_tIYD7NgOb4Mg4UmizX0Ae00JSk5IXWATjUGXShirv5A8/s72-c/business_partners_photo_Principal+Partner+Page.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></entry></feed>