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SUMMARY:Emerging & Pre-Venture Bootcamp | Road to Success
DESCRIPTION:WBDC’s Road to Success four-week Bootcamp provides entrepreneurs with the essential tools to build and grow sustainable businesses. Our Road to Success Bootcamp is a prerequisite which lays the foundation for business setup and planning fundamentals. After completion of the bootcamp and all its assignments\, graduates are invited to join our Road to Success Cohort\, which builds on this foundation with in-depth exploration of marketing\, customer discovery\, and financial forecasting. \nCohort Curriculum\nWeek One: The Proper Mindset\, Approach\, & Preparation \n\nReadiness Assessment\nFive Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs\nFive Steps to Starting a Business\nBusiness Model Canvas\n\nWeek Two: Developing the Business Plan and Business Model Canvas \n\nCraft Your Business Pitch\nMarketing Strategy\nMarketing Process\nSWOT Analysis\n\nWeek Three: Capital Readiness for Start-Ups  \n\nCapital Readiness 101\nCapital Options\nKiva\n\nWeek Four: Legal Consult & Working Session  \n\nLegal Consult with Noeli Serna\nWorking session\n\nCohort Details\nWhen:  \nEvery Tuesday | 9:00 am-11:00 am\, CST \nJanuary 20 – February 10\, 2026 \nWhere:  \nVia Zoom meetings \n \n\n\n\n\nFunded (in part) through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.  All opinions\, conclusions\, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/emerging-pre-venture-bootcamp-road-to-success/2026-01-20/
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Starting Your Business in Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Are you considering starting a business in Illinois? During the workshop\, we will take an initial assessment to help you recognize your startup strengths\, introduce you to five basic startup steps\, and review the legal entities recommended for startups. \n  \n \nPresented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Women’s Business Development Center.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/starting-your-business-in-illinois-62/
CATEGORIES:Starting Your Business in Illinois,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Government Contracting Beginner's Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:ELEVATE YOUR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING JOURNEY \nJanuary 6-27\, 2026 | 11:00am – 12:00pm \nJoin the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp hosted by the Illinois Apex Accelerator at WBDC Tuesdays at 11:00 am; for four dynamic sessions\, each packed with invaluable insights and strategies to help you navigate the world of government contracting with confidence. \nHere’s a peek at we’ll cover:\nWeek 1: Introduction to Government Contracting \nWeek 2: How to Do Research to Find Government Contracting Opportunities \nWeek 3: Tips to Create or Improve Your Capability Statement \nWeek 4: How to Create a Government Marketing Strategy for your Business. \n  \nWhen:  \nTuesdays\, January 6-27\, 2026 \n11 am – 12 pm\, CST \nWhere:  \nVia Zoom meetings \n  \nHosted by the Illinois APEX Accelerator at the WBDC \n \nThe Illinois APEX Accelerator at the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) is provided through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense (DoD). Program support is made possible by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Women’s Business Development Center.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/government-contracting-beginners-bootcamp-17/2026-01-20/
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting
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SUMMARY:2026: Conversations\, Connections & Community
DESCRIPTION:Start your new year by meeting with other business owners and corporate partners in your industry. \n2026: Conversations\, Community and Connections will feature focused networking as well as an expert panel discussing  how to use communication and public relations strategies to improve your brand and your business. \nHave a drink and enjoy tasty hors d’oeuvres while you expand your network. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to kick off a successful 2026! \nDETAILS \nJanuary 20\, 2026\n5:30 pm – 8:00 pm\nWintrust Grand Banking Hall 231 S. LaSalle St. Chicago\, IL 60604\nCost: $75 \nSPONSORS
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/2026-conversations-connections-community/
CATEGORIES:In-Person/Classroom Workshop,WBDC Event
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