All Topics in Chicago
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Navigating your utilities’ COVID consumer protections
Kate Shonk, Sustainable Communities Liaison , Citizens Utility Board (CUB)
TOPIC CATEGORY: COVID-19
Request This Free SpeechIllinois utilities have publicly committed to additional consumer protections during the COVID 19 pandemic. Unfortunately, these protections can be difficult for consumers to navigate and there's a lot of misinformation out there. In this webinar we'll talk about how to make sure you're covered by the consumer protections, how to apply for bill assistance programs, and how to save on your bills with energy efficiency programs. MORE >
The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) is a non-profit, statewide utility watchdog organization created in 1983 to work for lower gas, electric and telephone rates. CUB has been on your side for 30 years—blocking utility rate hikes, winning consumer refunds and helping to pass important consumer protection laws. Our outreach team has spoken at hundreds of community meetings across Illinois and would love to come to yours.Please note that depending on my availability, another one of our trained outreach staff may take my place as speaker at your meeting, but I will confirm when you contact me.
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Applying for Medicaid and Protecting Assets
Matthew Margolis, Partner, Margolis Weldon LLC
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Request This Free SpeechLearn about Medicaid eligibility in Illinois nursing homes and how to protect assets when applying. A lot of people think that if they don't protect their assets 5 years in advance, they are out of luck. This is not the case and many people are continuing to spend down their assets in nursing homes until they have nothing when they could be protecting some for their spouse, children, or grandchildren. MORE >
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Taoist Tai Chi Demo
Stella "Sally" Bryant, Instructor, Taoist Tai Chi Society
TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness
Request This Free SpeechMy presentation of Taoist Tai Chi includes the background of the Taoist Tai Chi Society. Then I will demonstrate the first 17 moves of the 108. I will teach the audience the first three moves so they can feel what Taoist Tai Chi is like. Then, Q & A.
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Your Time Is Now
Natoya Johnson, CEO, TMAC Records LLC, Live Up Toya Media
TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational
Request This Free SpeechLive your life Golden because is truly is.
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Creative Writing Workshop
Tephra Miriam, Founder, TEPHRAMIRIAM Communications & Publishing
TOPIC CATEGORY: Entertainment
Request This Free SpeechTephra Miriam leads audiences of all ages through a hands-on workshop that explores tactics and thought patterns to harness creativity. Tephra's specialty is school and library talks for middle grade - high school students. Tephra Miriam's author talks explore diversity, inclusion, innovation and social responsibility. Attendees are sure to walk away transformed and inspired. MORE >
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Reducing Deadly School Violence
Kasia Wereszczynska, Clinical Director / Executive Director, Counseling Speaks / In Her Shoes Foundation
TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement
Request This Free SpeechLearn from Kasia Wereszczynska about reducing deadly school violence in a thought provoking presentation that focuses on prevention through understanding behavioral health.
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You don’t have to be beaten black or blue to be a victim of Domestic Violence
Quanna Brown, Speak up Somebody Listening
TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational
Request This Free SpeechMany people that's in relationships right now don’t even know they are victims of Domestic Violence. I was in many relationship for years, being a victim of Domestic Violence and didn't even know it. I believe that they're over 90% of people that believe that you have to be physically abused, to be a victim of Domestic Violence. Domestic Violence come in many forms. I've been physically, mentally, emotionally, verbally, sexually and financially abused. My goal is to inform everyone; women, men, young, old, married and single about all the different types of Domestic Violence because you don’t have to be beaten black and blue to be a victim of Domestic Violence! MORE >
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Get it SOLD with Home Staging
GraceAnn Simoni, President & Premier Home Stager, Staging Redesign Group Inc.
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Request This Free SpeechSelling your home now or in the future. When you’re ready to put you house on the market will you know where to start? Do you think the Realtor will do everything for you? Does the thought of getting your home ready for the buyer’s critical eye scare you? Are you willing to take a price reduction rather than investing a little into the house? MORE >
Staging a home results in fewer days on the market and a higher selling price. Be one step ahead of the competition. Learn how to stage your home today! Get it ready now before even calling the Realtor!What can be done to get your house ready for little or no money?
From the curb to the back door!
What home Staging is and what it is not.
What are buyers in this market looking for in their new home?
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Crushing the Competition with Service
Hank Ebeling, Owner, H4 Training
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechHow do you compete in today's highly competitive business landscape? The answer? Delivering outstanding customer service and an outstanding customer experience. Learn all the proper tactics and strategies to do this to help your business thrive in 2021. No matter your industry, no matter the year, service never goes out of style!
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Using the Power of Play — Explore Emotional Intelligence with Legos
Laura Lewis-Barr, Founder, Training 4 Breakthroughs
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechA workshop filled with play and insights into how we communicate, what gets in the way, and what we’d like to change or build in ourselves, our teams, and communities. This is the ultimate "hands-on" workshop. A fun way to explore basic concepts in emotional intelligence and communication.