6 Actionable Business Tips inspired by MLK

The "Discover the Dream" panel discussion and networking event at the University CoWork Chicago Office highlighted business lessens entrepreneurs can learn from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Here are 6 Actionable Business Tips inspired by MLK:

1. "Don't be afraid of fear." If it's not useful, set it aside. - Constance Simms-Kincaid, 5 Loaves Eatery
2. Building a business without a loan can leave business owners without cash or business credit needed to scale. - Larvetta L. Loftin, The L3 Agency
3. "Hide money. Put some money into an account you don't have easy access to." - Caprice Lindsay, Wintrust Bank Chicago / Hyde Park Bank / Beverly Bank & Trust Company
4. Collaborate. A great missed opportunity is the "inability to team up or partner with another business." - Gregory Hinton
5. If working a job, "don't just jump out and not have that plan in place... utilize 9-5 to build up and stack that money." - Mary Datcher, GLOBALMIXX LTD
6. What keeps me going? "Drive for success... and legacy. It was very important for my girls to see me getting up and going to work... that helped to establish a foundation within them." - Albert G. Demming, 100 Black Men of Chicago

Check out the overview video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bhZSwynC4s

“University CoWork is dedicated to providing experiences that inform and inspire entrepreneurs. Dr. King made specific statements and took specific actions from which entrepreneurs can draw lessons and apply directly to their businesses and lives,” said David C. Lubin, University CoWork Founder and CEO.

The King-Day “Dare to Dream” event featured an engaging panel of successful entrepreneurs and those who offered insights and resources to entrepreneurs. Panelists represented an array of industries and are well-known in Chicago and some nationally.

The dynamic panel included:

• Gregory Hinton, CEO, Gregory Group Advisors, LLC and former CDO of the Democratic National Committee
• Caprice Lindsay, AVP/Branch Manager, Hyde Park Bank, a Wintrust Community Bank
• Mary Datcher, Founder/CEO, Global Mixx Media Group
• Albert Demming, Executive Director, 100 Black Men of Chicago
• Constance Simms-Kincaid, Owner/Operator, 5 Loaves Eatery
• Larvetta L. Loftin, Founder/CEO, The L3 Agency

Panelist Caprice Lindsay shared her excitement about speaking to the entrepreneurs in attendance. “Entrepreneurship gives you the freedom to be who you are, to continuously evolve, to make your life experiences and community better and leave a meaningful legacy. Dr. King’s teachings are very relevant to this audience,” Lindsay said.

“Discover the Dream” concluded with networking and refreshments. The event took place at the University CoWork Chicago Office in Woodlawn / Hyde Park, was free and open to the public, and drew attendees from across Chicago (including Kenwood, Douglas, Oakland, Washington Park, Chatham, South Shore, Englewood, Grand Crossing, South Chicago, Roseland, Avalon Park, and Pullman), the southland suburbs (Homewood, Hazel Crest, Flossmoor, Dolton, Blue Island, Oak Lawn, Markham, Country Club Hills, Olympia Fields, Matteson, Chicago Heights, Alsip, Tinley Park, Orland Park, Evergreen Park, and Calumet City), and northwest Indiana (Gary, Hammond, Munster, Hobart, and Merrillville)

ABOUT UNIVERSITY COWORK

University CoWork is the first and only full-service, full-amenity business accelerator on the South Side of Chicago. It is a tech-innovative and affordable home for flexible work and event space, focuses on business and organization development, and designed to help business leaders connect, focus, and excel. The Chicago Office - located at 6127 S. University Ave., Chicago, IL – was designed to bring downtown-quality amenities to the South Side of Chicago. University CoWork was founded by long-time Woodlawn resident David C. Lubin.

Parking is available for members and guests free on-site. University CoWork is open to the public Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm, and 24/7 for most members. For more information and/or to book a tour, visit www.UniversityCoWork.com, email info@UniversityCoWork.com, and call 773-800-9751.