BLEND Presenter Interest & Availability Form

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Thank you for your interest in contributing to BLEND, our cohort-based support program for Black and Latine-owned businesses in Oak Park. We are looking for Black and Latine Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to lead engaging, relevant, and practical sessions for two business cohorts: Micro & Emerging Businesses and Established Businesses.

✅ Presentation Time: 1 hour
💵 Honorarium: $500 per session
Presenters will speak for one hour during their assigned session. Sessions are designed to be interactive, culturally relevant, and rooted in the lived experience of our business community.

Please complete this form so we can understand your expertise, availability, and interest in contributing to BLEND.
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Name* This field is required.
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Last Name
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Pronouns* This field is required.
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Where do you work?* This field is required.
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Title* This field is required.
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Email* This field is required.
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Phone Number* This field is required.
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Do you identify as Black or Latine (or both)?* This field is required.
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Are you an Oak Park Resident?* This field is required.
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Which core areas does your presentation align with?* This field is required.
Business Strategy & Planning
Marketing & Branding
Human Resources & Team Building
Finance & Accounting
Operations & Scaling
Business Certification (e.g., MBE)
Navigating Predominantly White Environments (PWE)
Economic Development & Local Government
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What topic(s) would you like to present on at BLEND?* This field is required.(Please describe the core topic and briefly explain why it's relevant for Black and/or Latine business owners.)
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Who is the ideal audience for your session?* This field is required.
Track 1: Micro & Emerging Businesses
Track 2: Established Businesses
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Do you have any accessibility needs or logistical considerations?* This field is required.
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Anything Else You’d Like Us to Know?
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