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Emerging & Pre-Venture Bootcamp | Road to Success June 2026
WBDC’s Road to Success four-week Bootcamp provides Illinois 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...
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Starting a Business in Illinois – Get It Right from Day One
Starting a Business in Illinois – Get It Right from Day One
Are you thinking about starting a business in Illinois but unsure where to begin? Join our Starting Your Business in Illinois webinar to gain clarity, confidence, and a solid foundation for success. In this interactive workshop, you will: Complete an initial startup assessment to identify your strengths and gaps Learn the five essential steps every...
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Inicie Su Negocio en Illinois: Hágalo Bien Desde el Principio
Inicie Su Negocio en Illinois: Hágalo Bien Desde el Principio
¿Está considerando iniciar un negocio en Illinois pero no sabe por dónde empezar? Acompáñenos en nuestro seminario web “Inicie Su Negocio en Illinois” y obtenga la información y confianza que necesita para dar sus primeros pasos correctamente. Durante este taller interactivo, usted podrá: Realizar una evaluación inicial para identificar sus fortalezas y áreas de oportunidad...
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Smart Marketing: Leveraging AI for Small Business Marketing
Smart Marketing: Leveraging AI for Small Business Marketing
In this 1.5-hour workshop, small business owners will explore how to leverage AI—especially tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and CoPilot—to boost marketing effectiveness and productivity. You’ll start by understanding what AI is (and what it isn’t) and how the platforms we hear about fit into the broader picture of artificial intelligence. The session will unpack how...
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Workforce Solutions for Growing Businesses
Workforce Solutions for Growing Businesses
Join fellow local entrepreneurs, business owners, and workforce leaders for an interactive, solutions‑focused summit designed to help you attract, develop, and retain talent in today’s evolving labor market. This 2‑hour summit brings together small businesses and key regional partners—including colleges, chambers of commerce, workforce agencies, and business support organizations—to share real‑world strategies you can implement...
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Smart Marketing: Leveraging AI for Small Businesses
Smart Marketing: Leveraging AI for Small Businesses
For IL residents only. In this 1.5-hour workshop, small business owners will explore how to leverage AI—especially tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and CoPilot—to boost marketing effectiveness and productivity. You’ll start by understanding what AI is (and what it isn’t) and how the platforms we hear about fit into the broader picture of artificial intelligence. The...
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The Growth Lab | Episode 3
The Growth Lab | Episode 3
The Growth Lab is back — and Episode 3 is going to be one you don’t want to miss. At The Growth Lab, entrepreneurs bring their real business challenges to a panel of experienced advisors and subject matter experts. In each session, one founder takes the spotlight, sharing the questions keeping them up at night while our...
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