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
- Strategic one-on-one and group business advising
- Specialized cohort-based curricula and workshops
- Digital learning
- Private sector procurement opportunities
- Public sector contracting assistance
- WBE certification
- Financial education
- Debt and equity placement
- Direct lending
- Kiva microlending
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Top Shelf Services Business Cohort
The Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) is proud to present Top Shelf Services: Professional Services. This six-week virtual program is sponsored by Walgreens and bp, WBDC corporate partners. The program is designed to help established professional services businesses access procurement opportunities in the mass retail market.
Sep
25
Chicago IL
All Day Event
APPLICATION DEADLINE | TOP SHELF SERVICES BUSINESS COHORT
Sep
26
Chicago IL
10:00am - 11:00am
Understanding the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Pre-Award Process
Sep
26
Chicago IL
10:00am - 11:00am
Mentor-Protégé Programs in Federal Contracting
Sep
26
Chicago IL
11:00am - 12:00pm
Access to Capital Direct Lending Program Information Session
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