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
UpdatesView All
2023 Childcare Summit
Join the Women’s Business Development Center for its 2023 Childcare Summit: Virtual Edition, being held on Saturday, June 3, from 9:00 to 1:00. This event will feature state-of-the-art business strategies from a range of subject matter experts on innovating childcare center operations, serving children with different abilities, and using various capital options for transitioning to a center-based, or expanding a center-based, childcare business. Come to this year’s Childcare Summit for inspiration, information, and innovation at no charge!
Click HERE to register!
Upcoming EventsView All
PROCUREMENT PANEL WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
Competing for government contracts includes a lot of moving and essential parts for achieving success. In this webinar, you will have an opportunity to hear from government buyers who will discuss how to do business with their agencies, tips for responding to request for proposals (RFP) and bids, and having the qualifications. Event Details
Jun
5
Chicago IL
All Day Event
Application Deadline | Digital Bootcamp: Kansas City
Jun
6
Chicago IL
10:00am - 11:30am
How to Start your Online Business
Jun
6
Chicago IL
11:00am - 12:00pm
Crowdfund your Small Business Goals with Kiva’s 0% Interest Microloans
Jun
7
Chicago IL
10:00am - 11:00am
Introduction to Government Contracting
