Celebrating Excellence: Teresa Ging Named 2025 WBE Star!
We are incredibly honored that our Teresa Ging of Sugar Bliss, has been named our 2025 WBE Star – the nation’s premier award for women’s excellence in business leadership! Read…
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Women’s Business Development Center Receives $150K SBA Grant
CHICAGO– The Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) received a $150,000 grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration to assist entrepreneurs with obtaining government contracts and related certifications. The award was…
Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Update
Stay Alert for Updates in the News on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a federal law that went into effect in 2024 to prevent illegal financial activities…
New Women’s Business Center in Peoria, Illinois
The Women’s Business Development Center hosted a ribbon cutting for the new Women’s Business Center in Peoria, Illinois. We were honored to have Senator Tammy Duckworth join us as a…
WBDC Selected for the Chicago Supplier Development Program!
We are thrilled to announce that the Women’s Business Development Center has been selected for the Chicago Supplier Development Program! This grant will allow us to provide community support for…
WBDC’s Kinga Kosmala, featured on Polish Daily News
We’re honored and grateful to see WBDC’s Kinga Kosmala, Associate Director of Entrepreneurial Business Program and Services, featured in this special spotlight on Polish Daily News, showcasing our programs and…
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Women’s Business Development Center celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day by reaffirming our commitment to inclusive economic growth. Join us in honoring Dr. King’s legacy and doing what you can to support…
Illinois Back to Business New Business Grant Program – Now Accepting Applications!
A grant of up to $30,000 to match your boldness. You didn’t let anything stop you from starting your small business during the pandemic. Don’t let anything stop you from…
Taking The “Scary” out of Business Financial Statements
Halloween got us thinking, does thinking about your income statement send shivers down your spine? Are you spooked by the thought of updating your balance sheet? Is reviewing your cashflow…
National Small Business Week
It’s #NationalSmallBusinessWeek! This week is dedicated to recognizing the contributions of entrepreneurs and small business owners. Our mission is to support and accelerate business development and growth for entrepreneurs. …