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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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mHUB Event Sponsorship
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mHUB HardTech Summit
The 2026 HardTech Summit will return on Thursday, March 5, 2026, bringing together top hardtech entrepreneurs, startups, investors, and industry leaders to celebrate innovation in the Midwest. The program will feature 40+ product demonstrations, 30+ startup pitches, panels with leading industry experts, and a keynote from Larry Gies, Founder and CEO of Madison Industries. Attracting more than 1,200 entrepreneurs and public and private sector professionals at the intersection of manufacturing and innovation, the Summit serves as a defining moment for the region’s hardtech community.
Fourth Revolution Awards
The Fourth Revolution Awards honor the innovators, entrepreneurs, and manufacturers driving the technologies and businesses that define the future of industry. Hosted by mHUB, this premier event celebrates the bold ideas and hardtech breakthroughs fueling economic growth and shaping a more sustainable, connected, and advanced world. The 2026 ceremony will take place on Thursday, March 5, following the conclusion of the mHUB HardTech Summit.
mHUB Community BBQ
Join Chicago’s tech community for the next mHUB Community BBQ, tentatively planned for Thursday, July 16, 2026. This annual parking-lot celebration brings together more than 1,000 innovators and tech enthusiasts for an afternoon of food, music, drinks, and family-friendly activities. Each year, attendees descend upon the mHUB hardtech innovation center to enjoy the summer sun, reconnect with the community, and celebrate the momentum driving Chicago’s innovation ecosystem.