Capital Readiness 101
Is your business positioned to weather financial challenges, adapt to changing market conditions and take advantage of expansion opportunities? External capital may be a necessary tool. But what should every business owner know about preparing for accessing capital? This session is a must for any business owner hoping to acquire external capital such as grants,...
The Growth Lab | Episode 4
The Growth Lab is back — and Episode 4 is going to be one you don’t want to miss. At The Growth Lab, entrepreneurs bring their real business challenges to a panel of experienced advisors and subject matter experts. In each session, one founder takes the spotlight, sharing the questions keeping them up at night while our...
Use AI to Start Your Business Smarter
Have a business idea but aren’t sure if people will actually want what you’re offering? Before you spend time and money building your business, join this Illinois SBDC at the WBDC webinar to learn how to find out what potential customers really need. In this fast, practical 30-minute webinar, you’ll learn how to: Clearly describe...
Emerging & Pre-Venture Bootcamp | Road to Success | Registration Deadline
FOR IL RESIDENTS ONLY. Road to Success Bootcamp is a 4-week bootcamp that covers introductory concepts necessary for emerging and pre-venture entrepreneurs. This bootcamp will include three business education workshops and one combined legal clinic and working session. Participants must complete all four sessions, attend one advising session, and complete a follow-up survey in order to be considered...