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SUMMARY:2025 Solopreneurs' Mastermind Series | Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Join our dynamic Solopreneurs’ 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 \nEvery third Tuesday: August – December \n9:00AM-11:00AM\, CST \nVia Zoom \nApply by August 1 \nThis program is free thanks to generous sponsorship from the Huntington Foundation\, which shares our commitment to empowering solopreneurs.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/2025-solopreneurs-mastermind-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses
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SUMMARY:Essentials of Leveraging Your WBE Certification - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:This interactive 2-part series is designed for WBEs who want to make sure they are using their WBENC WBE Certification to the fullest. Session 1 is Navigating Corporate Procurement Programs\, WBENCLink2.0. and how to effectively market your business using the tool of certification.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/essentials-of-leveraging-your-wbe-certification-session-1-3/
CATEGORIES:Certification,Established Businesses,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Essentials of Leveraging Your WBE Certification - Session 2
DESCRIPTION:This interactive 2-part series is designed for WBEs who want to make sure they are using their WBENC WBE Certification to the fullest. Session 2 is How to Develop an Impactful Capability Statement. The one-page capability statement is a critical tool in articulating your value to potential customers.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/essentials-of-leveraging-your-wbe-certification-session-2-3/
CATEGORIES:Certification,Established Businesses,Virtual
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SUMMARY:2025 WOMEN IGNITE! Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:The WBDC is honored to collaborate with NAWBO-MN and MEDA for this annual event to help women entrepreneurs connect with valuable resources\, empowering them to grow and scale their businesses. A “Network with Intent” experience\, WOMEN IGNITE! fosters meaningful connections\, strategic partnerships\, and business growth. \nWho Should Attend? \n\nWomen entrepreneurs seeking resources to grow their businesses\nCommunity partners\, corporations\, and supplier diversity representatives looking to collaborate with women-owned businesses\nOrganizations supporting businesses at all stages and sizes\n\nThis event is complimentary and made possible by the generous support of our sponsors. Registration is required. \nParking Information \nOn-site parking is available.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/2025-women-ignite-minnesota/
LOCATION:Huntington Bank Stadium Minneapolis (U of M campus)\, 420 23rd Ave SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses,Partner Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250828
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SUMMARY:Scale Higher Fall 2025 | Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:A 10-week online class for Illinois 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 advising 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 of a growth mindset and learn how to utilize it to increase system effectiveness\, brand loyalty\, and revenue.   \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 \nSeptember 3 – November 5\, 2025 \nApplication Deadline: \nAugust 27\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\nThank you to our generous sponsor US Bank and partners who allow the WBDC to provide ScaleHigher at no cost to all participants.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/scale-higher-fall-2025-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses
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