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SUMMARY:Cook County CannaBiz Pathways Cohort | Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Cook County\, in partnership with the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC)\, invites cannabis business license owners to apply for the Cook County CannaBiz Pathways Cohort\, a 6-week virtual training program designed to equip cannabis entrepreneurs with the skills and tools to launch\, operate and grow successful businesses in this highly regulated industry. \nCohort Details\nWho: Cannabis business license owners (Cook County-based) \nWhere: Virtual via Zoom (link provided upon acceptance) \nWhen: Every Tuesday\, October 7 – November 18\, 2025 \nTime: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM (office hours: 12:00 – 12:30 PM) \nThis Hands-On Program Provides:\n\nExpert-led sessions covering compliance\, operations\, marketing\, financial readiness and growth strategies\nOffice hours for personalized guidance\nPractical tools and resources to build sustainable and compliant cannabis businesses\n\nApplications close October 6\, 2025.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/cook-county-cannabiz-pathways-cohort-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses
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SUMMARY:Plan For Profit Fall 2025 | Application Deadline | Illinois Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey to shape the future of your business?\nWe’re thrilled to introduce our innovative Plan For Profit program\, now at no cost\, designed for passionate entrepreneurs like you who are eager to start or expand their business ventures. The Illinois SBDC at the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) provides a comprehensive training program for entrepreneurs learning to work on their business\, whether they are start-up or emerging businesses. \nProgram Benefits\n\nConduct market research to identify target customers\nStrengthen marketing strategies and brand\nReceive financial advising and loan assistance\nGet one-on-one mentoring\nAccess online or in-person training\n\nSix Weeks to Success\nOver the course of six weeks\, you will: \n\nCreate a business model canvas\, including target market and value propositions\nTest your business idea in the marketplace\nFocus on key areas of your business\nPitch to an expert panel and get feedback\nHave a one-on-one advising session\n\nUpon completion\, you’ll receive a program certificate to showcase your new business acumen. \nProgram Prerequisites\n\nAttend the 2-session virtual boot camp\nCommit to one business idea for development\nAssess your business concept and readiness with our Director\nBring a laptop or tablet to sessions\nComplete a program application\n\nPlan For Profit Boot Camp: Your First Step!\nTake the first step in this exciting journey by registering for our Plan For Profit Boot Camp sessions. Participants who complete the Boot Camp and homework assignments will be invited into the full Plan for Profit program\, running weekly for six weeks on Thursdays. \nDetails\nWhere? \nVia Zoom \nPrerequisite Bootcamp Sessions: \nSession 1: Thursday\, October 9\, 2025 | 9:00–11:00 a.m. (virtual) \nSession 2: Thursday\, October 16\, 2025 | 9:00–11:00 a.m. (virtual) \nPlan For Profit Sessions: \nThursdays from October 30–December 11\, 2025 | 9:00–11:00 a.m. (virtual). \n\nThis Plan for Profit session is sponsored by the Boundless Futures Foundation through their Her Village Grant program.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/plan-for-profit-fall-2025-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses
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SUMMARY:Essentials of Leveraging Your WBE Certification - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:This interactive 2-part series is designed for WBEs who want to make sure they are using their WBENC WBE Certification to the fullest. Session 1 is Navigating Corporate Procurement Programs\, WBENCLink2.0. and how to effectively market your business using the tool of certification.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/essentials-of-leveraging-your-wbe-certification-session-1-4/
CATEGORIES:Certification
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