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SUMMARY:Partnering for Growth: Subcontracting\, Joint Ventures\, and Mentor Protege Agreements
DESCRIPTION:Learn about how partner with other companies to combine both company’s strengths for sucess in contracting. We will discuss prime/subcontractor relationships\, joint ventures and the various mentor-protege programs. This webinar is best suited for established businesses that have several years of revenue generation and 2-3 employees.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/partnering-for-growth-subcontracting-joint-ventures-and-mentor-protege-agreements/
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting
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SUMMARY:Capital Readiness 101: Preparing Your Business to Acquire External Capital
DESCRIPTION: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\, lines of credit\, business credit cards and/or term loans. Attendees will gain foundational knowledge for navigating the capital landscape successfully. Join Associate Director Emma Westfall for this insightful session!
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/capital-readiness-101-preparing-your-business-to-acquire-external-capital-3/
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital
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SUMMARY:Comenzando su Negocio en Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Estas considerando empezar un negocio en Illinois? Durante el taller\, realizaremos una evaluacion inicial para ayudarlo a reconocer las fortalezas de la empresa que quiere iniciar\, le presentaremos cinco pasos basicos y revisaremos las entidades legales recomendadas para iniciar un nuevo negocio. \n 
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/starting-your-business-in-illinois-39/
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses,Starting Your Business in Illinois
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SUMMARY:Childcare Collaborative
DESCRIPTION:Childcare Collaborative is a business growth-oriented program presenting relevant topics for childcare providers at all stages of the business lifecycle. Offered on the 4th Wednesday of each month\, Collaborative delivers expert led training and resources\, industry trends\, peer networking opportunities and an on-going partnership supporting participants’ business goals.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/childcare-collaborative-18/
CATEGORIES:Childcare Businesses
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