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SUMMARY:The Future of Small Business Engagement with Large Companies: Learn how to do business with Deloitte and Medtronic
DESCRIPTION:Deloitte\, Medtronic and our ecosystem partners are inviting small and diverse companies who provide IT Professional Services to join us for an engaging workshop that explores the latest trends in small business development and strategies for how to do business with Deloitte and Medtronic. \n\nGain insight into emerging small business development trends\nReceive practical guidance on doing business with Deloitte and Medtronic\nHear client perspectives on building successful relationships\nUnderstand how subcontracting is key to small business development\n\nWe are offering the option for either in person or virtual registration to attendees located outside of the Twin Cities. \n  \nIn Person Registration: Here – registration closes March 31 \nVirtual Online Registration: Here
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/the-future-of-small-business-engagement-with-large-companies-learn-how-to-do-business-with-deloitte-and-medtronic/
LOCATION:Deloitte\, 50 South 6th St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Certification,Established Businesses
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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 \nMarch 17 – April 7\, 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-2/2026-04-07/
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:ELEVATE YOUR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING JOURNEY \nApril 7-28\, 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\, April 7-28\, 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-20/2026-04-07/
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting
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