Beth Kieffer Leonard Receives Community Impact Award
Congratulations to Beth Kieffer Leonard for receiving the Community Impact Award during WBDC’s Minneapolis event WBDC Stronger Together: 40 Years and Forward Celebration and Connection.
Category: Business News
FinCEN Permanently Ended Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements for Millions of Small Business Owners
On August 11, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a final rule permanently eliminating the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to…
WBDC Featured in The Polish Daily – Dziennik Zwiazkowy
Kinga Kosmala, Director of Entrepreneurial Business Program and Services and Director of the Women Business Center Chicago at the WBDC was featured in The Polish Daily. During her interview, Kinga…
Save The Date | WBDC 40th Anniversary Celebration
This anniversary year is more than a milestone, it’s a moment to reflect on the businesses built, the leaders empowered, and the communities strengthened through WBDC’s work. Explore 40 Years…
Chicago women founders team up for cupcakes and cocktails supporting a cause
Mara Smith of Inspiro Tequila and Teresa Ging of Sugar Bliss share how their Women’s History Month collaboration supports the Women’s Business Development Center and empowers the next generation of…
NAWBO Chicago’s 2026 Woman Business Owner of the Year
Congratulations to our WBDC service provider, long-time volunteer and friend, Anna Maria Viti-Welch, President of The VITI Companies, on being named NAWBO Chicago’s 2026 Woman Business Owner of the Year!…
The WBDC Honors the Legacy of Rev. Jessie Jackson, Sr.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. touched the lives of countless people in Chicago and across the country with his tireless dedication to economic empowerment. He worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King…
The WBDC Celebrates Black History Month
Throughout February, the WBDC proudly recognizes Black History Month — a time to honor the profound influence Black communities have had on our nation and the world. We celebrate the…
The Federal Reserve’s 2025 Small Business Credit Survey
The Federal Reserve’s 2025 Small Business Credit Survey is now open, and the Women Business Development Center is a partner in this effort. Owners and key financial decisionmakers of for-profit…
WBENC Leadership Update
As many of you know, the WBENC community recently experienced the heartbreaking loss of President & CEO Pamela Prince-Eason. Pam’s vision, advocacy, and leadership were instrumental in creating opportunities for…