Webinar
Direct Lending Program Information Session
Securing capital may be an important step in fueling your business’ growth. The Access to Capital team is holding an information session on the Direct Lending Program, an alternative capital option for good businesses and owners with less-than-perfect credit history. Join us for an informational webinar to learn more about the Direct Lending Program, borrower...
Government Contracts Webinar
FOR ILLINOIS RESIDENTS ONLY. Introduction to Government Contracting Government contracting can be a powerful growth path for small businesses, but many owners don’t know where to start. This workshop breaks the process down in simple, practical steps—helping you understand how government agencies buy products and services, what qualifications you need. You’ll learn the key terminology,...
Lunch & Learn: Bridging the Digital Divide with Be The Data Hero
Pauline McKinney, Founder of Be The Data Hero, will offer a workshop that combines digital tools and data collecting practices. Pauline is a strategic problem solver with a reputation for finding the signals others miss. She founded Be The Data Hero after seeing the same pattern everywhere: smart leaders drowning in data but starving for...
Lunch & Learn: Bridging the Digital Divide with 10/10 Research
Join us for a Lunch & Learn with Nicholena Patel, founder of 10/10 Research, as she explores how digital tools can help entrepreneurs gather meaningful market insights and make smarter business decisions. Drawing on her experience serving clients from global tech companies to local nonprofits, Nicholena will introduce accessible research platforms and survey tools that...