The Source x WBDC Business Webinar Series
Empowering Success: The Source and WBDC Partner to Elevate Cook County Small Businesses
The Source and the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) proudly announce a new webinar series, The Source x WBDC, that combines their expertise and resources to provide small businesses with key information related to contracting with Cook County Government. Additional webinars will offer expert insights related to credit, marketing, grants and access to capital.
Explore the menu of upcoming events below, designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge to thrive in today’s competitive landscape, and sign up for what satisfies your appetite for lifelong learning.
A Beginner’s Bootcamp to Contracting with Cook County Government
Learn about how to navigate Cook County Government’s procurement and contract compliance processes. Connect directly with expert business advisors and County personnel in this opportunity to enhance your business and prepare you for government contracting opportunities!
Every Tuesday, September 3, 10, 17, 24 | 11 AM- 12 PM
Marketing Strategies
Laurie Underwood, Marketing Consultant to the WBDC, will present tips and trick to help stretch your marketing budget. This seminar will help you beat your revenue forecasts.
Thursday, September 26 | 10AM – 11AM
Inside View for Grants
LaToya Ratlieff, who leads grants programs for Hello Alice, will present the inside perspective on grants: what makes a successful grant application, chances of grant awards, how to look for grant opportunities.
Monday, October 14 | 10AM – 11AM
BEP Certification – How to and Benefits
The State of Illinois Business Enterprise Program (BEP) for businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities, presents benefits and opportunities. This seminar explores how to qualify an apply and spells out some benefits. Along with BEP, we will present procurement opportunities of Cook County. We will also explore how to finance procurement opportunities of the BEP program and Cook County.
Thursday, November 14 |10AM – 11AM
Getting Ready for 2025
Budgets and forecasts it’s your time! 2025 presents new opportunities if you and your business are ready for them. Discover to get your business ready to embrace the new year.
Wednesday, December 18 | 10AM – 11AM
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