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SUMMARY:Government Contracting Beginner's Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:ELEVATE YOUR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING JOURNEY \nSeptember 15 – October 6\, 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. This bootcamp is tailored for Aurora business owners\, but all Illinois entrepreneurs are welcome! \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\, September 15 – October 6\, 2026 \n11 am – 12 pm\, CST \nWhere:  \nVia Zoom meetings \nFacilitator:  \nAisha Ahrens | aahrens@wbdc.org \nHosted by the Illinois APEX Accelerator at the WBDC
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/government-contracting-beginners-bootcamp-24/
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Use AI to Start Your Business Smarter
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn this practical webinar\, you’ll learn how to \n\nClearly describe how your business helps people\nIdentify what you need to learn from potential customers\nUse AI to create questions that help you get better customer feedback\nTest your idea before investing significant time or money\n\nYou don’t need any AI experience\, or even an AI account\, to participate. We’ll demonstrate how AI can help you ask better questions\, but the focus is on building a business people actually want. Leave with a smarter next step. \n \nPresented by the Illinois SBDC at the Women’s Business Development Center.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/use-ai-to-start-your-business-smarter-2/
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis | WBDC Stronger Together: 40 Years and Forward Celebration and Connection
DESCRIPTION:For 40 years\, the WBDC has been providing tools\, connections and strategic guidance to build and grow successful companies. \nJoin us on September 15th for Stronger Together: WBDC 40th & Forward Celebration. Connect with fellow business owners\, discover new resources and sourcing opportunities\, get inspired by business leaders in our community and shine a spotlight on your business. \nJoin us for a shared evening of celebration and connection – we are stronger together! \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets – 50% off for certified WBEs and Corporate Partners \nCertified WBE Recognition Submission – Spotlight YOUR business! \nWhat to Expect: \n3:00 – 3:30\nRegistration Opens – Business Spotlight Reel\nHors d’oeuvre buffet\, signature mocktails\, cash bar \n3:30 – 4:30\nMeet & Greet Tables hosted by Corporate and Community Partners – See full list below \n4:45 – 6:15\nWelcome – WBDC Celebrates 40 Years\nKeynote – “How We Lead Matters” by Marilyn Carlson Nelson\nBeth Kieffer Leonard Community Impact Award\nInspiring WBE Stories Highlighting WBDC Impact                                \n6:15 – 7:00     \nClosing Remarks and Networking \nMeet & Greet Table Hosts \n\n4 Access Partners\nAllete\nAllina\nAndersen Corporation\nApex Accelerator\nBBB – Better Business Bureau\nBlue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota\nCargill\nEcolab\nElevate Her Network\nEisnerAmper\nEO Minnesota\nHolmes School of Entrepreneurship\nMedtronic\nMEDA\nMinnesota Black\, Chamber of Commerce\nNAWBO\nNaturallyMN\nNCMSDC – North Central Minority Supplier Development Council\nSBA\nTeamWomen\nThe BWC\nUniversity of Minnesota\nU.S. Bank\nWeMN – Women Entrepreneurs of Minnesota\nWPO – Women’s President Organization\nWomenVenture\nWomen’s Foundation of MN\nXcel Energy\n\n\nReserve your spot and join us in celebrating 40 Years!
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/minneapolis-wbdc-stronger-together-40-years-and-forward-celebration-and-connection/
LOCATION:McNamara Alumni Center\, University of Minnesota  200 Oak Street SE  Minneapolis\, MN 55455
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