Who Are We?
The Women’s Business Development Center was founded in 1986 and is a nationally recognized leader in women’s business development and economic empowerment.
Learn MorePrograms and services
Coaching / Curricula
- Strategic one-on-one and group business advising
- Specialized cohort-based curricula and workshops
- Digital learning
Contracts
- Private sector procurement opportunities
- Public sector contracting assistance
- WBE certification
Capital
- Financial education
- Debt and equity placement
- Direct lending
- Kiva microlending
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Save the Date!
WBENC and the WBDC invite you to the 2023 WBENC National Conference March 20-23 in Nashville, TN, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center! We look forward to connecting again to build momentum, identify innovative best practices, learn industry trends and celebrate accomplishments by our WBEs and Corporate Members that further a diverse supply chain and grow business opportunities for women entrepreneurs. Learn how you can participate now: https://www.wbenc.org/conference/
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Central State Virtual Utility Conference & Business Matchmaking
Engage in an impactful day of learning with innovative utility industry leaders, featuring Industry Roundtables, laser learning sessions, virtual networking, and the opportunity for category-specific business matchmaking. Event Details
Dec
1
Chicago IL
10:00am - 11:00am
Intro to Government Contracting
Dec
5
Chicago IL
12:00pm - 1:15pm
Exporting: International Order Fulfillment for E-Commerce Brands
Dec
6
Chicago IL
10:00am - 11:30am
¿Cómo empezar un negocio en Illinois?
Dec
7 - 8
Chicago IL
9:00am - 12:00pm
WBDC 2022 CENTRAL STATE VIRTUAL UTILITY CONFERENCE & BUSINESS MATCHMAKING
