Upcoming Events, Courses, and Talks
Whether you’re looking for something educational or fun, mHUB produces events and classes that inform and inspire.
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Tax season doesn't have to be a scramble. This workshop addresses the specific tax challenges and opportunities that hardware startups face, providing actionable strategies you can implement before year-end to minimize your tax burden and maximize your financial position.
Led by experts from Vrakas CPAs + Advisors, this session covers the critical topics founders need to understand: year-end financial moves to make NOW, tax-saving strategies, how to best prepare for tax season, and setting up for a clean 2026 start. The session also covers practical preparation tips to make tax filing smoother and less expensive, including documentation requirements, accounting system setup, and working effectively with tax professionals.
About Vrakas CPAs + Advisors
Vrakas CPAs + Advisors has provided certified public accounting and business advisory services for over 50 years. With 100 professionals, their experience, size, and resources enable them to provide services in various areas, including assurance, tax, client accounting & advisory services, Sage software implementation & support, and business valuations. They specialize in working with family-owned and privately-held businesses in various industries, including construction, manufacturing & distribution, dealerships, nonprofits, professional services, real estate, retail, and technology. At Vrakas, they strive to take the financial worry away from business owners, allowing them to concentrate on running their businesses, servicing their customers, and staying ahead of their competition.
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mHUB 1623 W Fulton St 1623 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612, US Get Directions
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11/12/25 @ 1:30 PM
11/12/25 @ 1:30 PM
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Women in Manufacturing
On Wednesday, October 8 2025, mHUB will host its next Women in Manufacturing event, which convenes hundreds of change-makers from across the country. At this event, startups, entrepreneurs, and industry come together to celebrate women in hardtech industries. The event features networking opportunities, insights from industry experts, and an interactive activity to close out the program.
mHUB Community BBQ
Join Chicago's tech community on Thursday, July 17, 2025 for the mHUB Community BBQ. This casual parking lot bash is all fun with food, music, drinks, family-friendly activities, and more. Over 1,000 innovators and tech enthusiasts descend upon the mHUB hardtech innovation center to join the summer sun, heat, and company.
mHUB HardTech Summit
The 2026 HardTech Summit will return on March 5, 2026, bringing together top hardtech entrepreneurs, startups, investors, and industry leaders to celebrate innovation in the Midwest. The HardTech Summit attracts over 1,200 entrepreneurs and public and private sector professionals at the intersection of manufacturing and innovation.

Fourth Revolution Awards
The Fourth Revolution Awards acknowledge outstanding hardtech entrepreneurs, community organizations, and manufacturers in the Midwest region that are driving technological advancement and social impact. The awards ceremony will close out the March 6, 2025 HardTech Summit. The nomination window will open in Q4 of 2025.
Resources Tailored to Your Unique Startup Roadmap
All classes and events are available to the public. Curriculum courses are tied to a specific track and stage of development, making connections to tools in the mHUB ecosystem to ensure members are maximizing the right resources at the right time.
To unlock auxiliary resources and pair learnings with hands-on guidance and tools, explore membership or Catalyze programs.
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