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SUMMARY:Digital Mastery | Automate Your SEO Using AI: ChatGPT & Google ‎Gemini
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic digital workshop series designed to empower small business owners with the latest tools and strategies. \nFrom understanding cybersecurity to mastering AI for content creation\, each session will provide actionable insights to help you optimize your digital presence\, enhance security\, and drive business growth. Reserve your spot today and elevate your digital game! \nUpcoming Session: Automate Your SEO Using AI: ChatGPT & Google ‎Gemini\nFebruary 4\, 2024 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm\, CST \nWhat you will learn in this webinar: \n\nAutomating Keyword Research\nContent Optimization With AI\nAI Competitor Analysis\nTechnical SEO Strategies\n\nFeatured Speaker | Brandon Leibowitz\, SEO Optimizers \nSEO Optimizers are an SEO company that specializes in various aspects of digital marketing. \nThey can assist with search engine optimization\, paid advertising\, social media marketing\, local SEO\, reputation management\, link building\, email marketing\, website design and development\, and more.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/digital-mastery-automate-your-seo-using-ai-chatgpt-google-gemini/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses
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SUMMARY:Automate Your SEO Using AI:  ChatGPT & Google ‎Gemini
DESCRIPTION:What you will learn in this webinar: \n\nAutomating Keyword Research\nContent Optimization With AI\nAI Competitor Analysis\nTechnical SEO Strategies\n\nFeatured Speaker | Brandon Leibowitz of SEO Optimizers \nSEO Optimizers is an SEO company that specializes in various aspects of digital marketing. \nThey can assist with search engine optimization\, paid advertising\, social media marketing\, local SEO\, reputation management\, link building\, email marketing\, website design and development\, and more.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/automate-your-seo-using-ai-chatgpt-google-gemini/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses
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SUMMARY:2025 Solopreneur’s Mastermind Series
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest!\nDue to overwhelming response\, all spots in the first half of our series have been filled\, and registrations are temporarily paused.\nWe appreciate your enthusiasm!\n  \nJoin our dynamic Solopreneur’s Mastermind Series\, a supportive community designed for solo business owners looking to scale their ventures. This cohort offers a collaborative environment where you can share experiences\, gain insights\, and receive personalized guidance from industry experts. Whether you are a new start-up or looking to scale\, our program provides the tools\, resources\, and network you need to succeed.  \nEmpower your business journey with us! \nProgram Details \nSecond Tuesday of Every Month: January – June and July – December \n9:00AM-11:00AM\, CST \nVia Zoom
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/2025-solopreneurs-mastermind-series/2025-02-11/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250215
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SUMMARY:ScaleHigher | Aurora Businesses | Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:A 10-week online class for business owners\, where you can learn and grow with other business owners just like you.\nGrow Your Business to the Next Level\nScaleHigher brings together traditional business education\, leadership training\, and digital-skills knowledge into one cohort. Business owners receive hands-on learning opportunities from subject matter experts\, one-on-one coaching from branding and digital tools experts\, as well as a unique opportunity for business leaders to connect with and learn from other entrepreneurs in the course.    \nToday’s business owners realize the importance of approaching their businesses with growth in mind\, while also considering anticipated challenges and developing strategies to overcome them. This course is designed to help entrepreneurs realize the potential in having a growth mindset and how to utilize that potential to increase system effectiveness\, brand loyalty\, and revenue.   \nThanks to the generous support of the Dunham Foundation\, qualifying graduates of this program will receive a $1\,500 scholarship to invest in digital tools or technologies to build business capacity. \nCourse Details \nIdeal Candidates: \n\nBusiness Age: Two Years or More\nRevenue: $75\,000 or More\nEmployees: Two or More\nStatus: Working on Business Full-Time\nTechnology: Business Website/Online Presence Required and Using an Analytical Tool\nCommitted to attending all 10 weeks\n\nWhere: \nVirtual Zoom Meetings (Week 10 is an in-person session) \nWhen: \nEvery Wednesday | 9:30 am-12:30 pm\, CST \nFebruary 26 – April 30\, 2025 \nApplication Deadline: \nFebruary 14\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n  \nThank you to our generous sponsor the Dunham Foundation\, with support from the Women’s Business Center – Aurora\, who allow the WBDC to provide ScaleHigher at no cost to all participants. \n \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. \n \n 
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/scalehigher-aurora-businesses-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses
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SUMMARY:Smart Marketing: Leveraging AI for Entrepreneurial Success
DESCRIPTION:Discover the power of AI in developing varied content designed for a range of platforms including social media\, email marketing\, blogging\, your website\, and more. Learn how to use AI to streamline content creation\, aiding you in delivering a consistent and engaging brand narrative across different channels. \nHosted by Naperville Public Library \n \n 
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/smart-marketing-leveraging-ai-for-entrepreneurial-success-3/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250225
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SUMMARY:APPLICATION DEADLINE | Plan For Profit Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey to shape the future of your business?\nWe’re thrilled to introduce our innovative Plan For Profit program\, now at no cost\, designed for passionate 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 entrepreneurs learning to work on their business\, whether they are start-up or emerging businesses. \nProgram Benefits\n\nConduct market research to identify target customers\nStrengthen marketing strategies and brand\nReceive financial advising and loan assistance\nGet one-on-one mentoring\nAccess online or in-person training\n\nSix Weeks to Success\nOver the course of six weeks\, you will: \n\nCreate a business model canvas\, including target market and value propositions\nTest your business idea in the marketplace\nFocus on key areas of your business\nPitch to an expert panel and get feedback\nHave a one-on-one advising session\n\nUpon completion\, you’ll receive a program certificate to showcase your new business acumen. \nProgram Prerequisites\n\nAttend the 2-session virtual boot camp\nCommit to one business idea for development\nAssess your business concept and readiness with our Director\nBring a laptop or tablet to sessions\nComplete a program application\n\nPlan For Profit Boot Camp: Your First Step!\nTake the first step in this exciting journey by registering for our Plan For Profit Boot Camp sessions. These sessions are a prerequisite for the comprehensive program and will pave the way for your success. \nDetails\nWhere? \nVia Zoom \nPrerequisite Bootcamp Sessions: \nSession 1: Thursday\, February 27\, 2025 | 9 am – 11 am\, CST \nSession 2: Thursday\, March 6\, 2025 | 9 am – 11 am\, CST \nPlan For Profit Sessions: \nThursdays\, March 20- April 24\, 2025 | 9 am-11 am\, CST \n\nThis Plan for Profit session is sponsored by the Boundless Futures Foundation through their Her Village Grant program.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/application-deadline-plan-for-profit-spring-2025/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses
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SUMMARY:Emotional Intelligence: A Superpower to Fuel Your Success in 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about three top superpowers that will help turbocharger your personal and professional success from the praise-worthy book How to Be an Emotionally Intelligent Leader by Cheryl O’Donoghue MS. \n 
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/emotional-intelligence-a-superpower-to-fuel-your-success-in-2025-2/
LOCATION:The Ovation Center\, 349 S Weber Road\, Romeoville\, IL\, 60446\, United States
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses,In-Person/Classroom Workshop,Start-Up & Emerging Businesses
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