Start-Up & Emerging Businesses
Emerging & Pre-Venture Bootcamp | Road to Success | Registration Deadline
FOR IL RESIDENTS ONLY. Road to Success Bootcamp is a 4-week bootcamp that covers introductory concepts necessary for emerging and pre-venture entrepreneurs. This bootcamp will include three business education workshops and one combined legal clinic and working session. Participants must complete all four sessions, attend one advising session, and complete a follow-up survey in order to be considered...
Plan for Profit Fall 2026 | Bootcamp Application Deadline
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey to shape the future of your business? We’re excited to roll out our next session of Plan for Profit, designed for passionate Illinois entrepreneurs like you who are eager to start or expand their business ventures. The Illinois SBDC at the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) provides a comprehensive training program for...
Business Growth Through E-commerce
Build Your Presence. Increase Your Impact. Grow Your Revenue. In today's business environment, it is necessary to have a strong digital strategy and the skills needed to grow your business. Whether your business is primarily offline, partially online, or already selling through digital channels, this 6-week cohort will help you build a stronger digital presence...
Use AI to Start Your Business Smarter
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. In this practical webinar, you’ll learn how to Clearly describe how your...