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WBDC offers monthly no-cost workshops around Starting Your Business in Illinois, Understanding GATA, the KIVA microlending platform, and Certification. Other regular offerings include accessing capital, business planning, exporting products, government contracting, and business pitching. Find the latest schedule and register here.

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SIGNATURE EVENTS

For over 30 years, the WBDC has hosted multiple annual signature events. Each year the Midwest Business Conference is attended by women business owners, along with WBDC private sector, public sector, and community partners, from our five major markets. At the bilingual Childhood Business Program Summit childcare providers receive entrepreneurial business training and can discuss their industry-specific challenges as well as earn INCCRRA credits. Visit their pages to get the latest on this year’s events.

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