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Women’s Business Development Center: Your growth is our business.
An explanation of the refreshed WBDC logo
The Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) is excited and overwhelmed with
pride at the release of our newly refreshed logo! The logo features the traditional purple and orange color scheme that has become associated with the WBDC’s brand combined with a modern and progressive new icon and layout!
The icon represents the continuous growth the WBDC has experienced over the past 26 years as well as our commitment to partnering with business owners for growth throughout the life cycle of your business. Leaves surround an upward moving “W” which is set in a forward moving fashion to illustrate the idea of business growth, expansion and advancement.
The new tagline, “Your growth is our business” underscores the WBDC’s continuing commitment to our mission: “To provide services and programs that support and accelerate women’s business ownership and strengthen their impact on the economy.” While much progress in women’s business ownership has been made since the WBDC was founded in 1986, there is still much to be done. The WBDC continues to implement responsive, innovative and effective programs and advocacy efforts. We’re here to assist you in taking your business to the next level.
Watch for the new logo to begin appearing on WBDC print materials and online sites!
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Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
The Women’s Business Development Center is a proud partner of
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses at City Colleges of Chicago. The program is designed to help local small business owners create jobs and economic opportunity by providing them with greater access to business education, financial capital and business support services. Applications are now being accepted for the next cohort of participants. To learn more about the program in the greater Chicago area visit
www.ccc.edu/10ksb.
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