MMI In The Community: The 1099 Advantage

Mon, Feb 23, 2026, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm CT

Woodson Regional Library, Chicago Public Library
9525 South Halsted Street
Chicago, Illinois 60628, United States (US)

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About the Event

Money Matters Institute presents…

The 1099 Advantage: Business Speed Tables

A Strategy Session for Gig Workers & Independent Contractors

Earn 1099 income? You’re running a business, whether you’ve structured it that way yet or not.

The 1099 Advantage is a roundtable discussion designed to help independent earners strengthen their financial foundation and build smarter systems around their income.

This isn’t a lecture. It’s a working session.

You’ll rotate through focused speed tables covering:

• 1099 Taxes & Write-Off Strategy
• Credit & Capital Positioning
• Business Banking & Cash Flow
• Marketing & Revenue Growth
• Business Structure Basics

Ask real questions. Get practical answers. Leave with clear next steps.

Whether you freelance full-time or manage multiple streams of independent income, this session is designed to help you operate with clarity, confidence, and structure.

📅 Date: Monday, February 23, 2026
🕓 Time: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Location:  9525 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628

Come ready to learn, connect, and take charge of your financial journey.

Click here to find your ward number.

Questions? Visit chicagocitytreasurer.com or email [email protected].

Location

Woodson Regional Library, Chicago Public Library
9525 South Halsted Street
Chicago, Illinois 60628, United States (US)

Date and Time

Mon, Feb 23, 2026, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm CT

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Organizer

Chicago Treasurer’s Office Money Matters Institute
The Money Matters Institute (MMI), led by the Chicago Treasurer’s Office, empowers Chicagoans with financial education to build generational wealth. Through in-person workshops, digital tools, and resources, MMI covers budgeting, saving, credit, debt reduction, and wealth-building while supporting homeownership and small businesses.
In 2025, MMI will focus on key audiences while continuing to offer inclusive workshops citywide.

Organizer

Chicago Treasurer’s Office Money Matters Institute
The Money Matters Institute (MMI), led by the Chicago Treasurer’s Office, empowers Chicagoans with financial education to build generational wealth. Through in-person workshops, digital tools, and resources, MMI covers budgeting, saving, credit, debt reduction, and wealth-building while supporting homeownership and small businesses.
In 2025, MMI will focus on key audiences while continuing to offer inclusive workshops citywide.