The WBDC Turns 40. Explore 40 Years of Impact

Hiring for Growth | Building the Best Team on a Budget

Virtual

How do you budget for your staffing needs? Whether you are a service-based business that employs full-time staff and contractors or in the restaurant industry that has varied labor, join us to learn about building your team and optimizing your payroll. Contact Gabriella Bomben | gbomben@wbdc.org

APPLICATION DEADLINE | Top Shelf Services Business Cohort

The Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) is proud to present Top Shelf Services: High Volume Retail Growth Insights. This six-week virtual program is sponsored by Walgreens, a WBDC corporate partner. The program is designed to help established professional services businesses access procurement opportunities in the mass retail market. Participants will have the opportunity to pitch...

BACP’s Small Business Expo

Truman College, 1145 W. Wilson Avenue, Chicago IL 60640

Join WBDC and other resource partners at the City of Chicago's Small Business Expo! The BACP Expo is a free event bringing entrepreneurs, executives and experts together for workshops, networking and much more! The September 17th Expo at Truman College features a keynote from Corey Gilkey, founder of Leaders1354. Workshops include "Steps to Start a...