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SUMMARY:E-Commerce Cohort | Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Expand Your Business Potential with E-Commerce Know-How\nIn today’s business environment\, it is necessary to have a good digital strategy and the necessary online skills to grow your business. Whether you are a business owner or a startup\, participate in this virtual workshop to increase your knowledge of e-commerce strategies to help you grow by optimizing your accessibility\, capturing new clients\, and improving your brand. This is a 6-week course. \nWeekly Session Topics\nWeek 1 | Define Your Business Model\nSpeaker:\nMinerva Calatayud\, Director of Entrepreneurial Business Program and Services\, WBDC \nWeek 2 | E-Commerce Platform Selection\, Do’s/Don’t’s for Setting Up an Online store\nSpeaker:\nJohn Britto\, Founder of Big Internet Commerce \nWeek 3 | Building a Marketing Plan\nSpeaker:\nPatty Ross\, Owner and Founder\, Golden State Marketing \nWeek 4 | Sales Strategies & How to Start Selling in Amazon’s Store\nSpeaker:\nDiana Mungu\, Program Manager of Small Business Partnerships & Education\, Amazon \nWeek 5 | Operations:  Product Sourcing & Inventory Management\nSpeaker:\nMaria Onesto Moran\, Queen Bee of Green Home Experts \nWeek 6 | Building a Strong Online Presence\nSpeakers:\nBrandon Leibowitz\, Owner and Founder\, SEO Optimizers\nEmma Westfall\, Associate Director of Access to Capital Program and Services\, WBDC \nCohort Details\nWhen: \nEvery Tuesday\, September 9 – October 14\, 2025 \n11:00 am to 1:00 pm\, CST \nWhere: \nVirtual Zoom Sessions \n  \nApply by September 5\, 2025 \n \nFunded (in part) through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.  All opinions\, conclusions\, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/e-commerce-cohort-2025/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses
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SUMMARY:Central IL Manufacturing Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Central IL Manufacturing Collaboration\, hosted at Distillery Labs in Peoria\, IL \nThis interactive session brings together small and medium-sized manufacturers (less than 5\,000 employees)\, business leaders\, and stakeholders to discuss opportunities\, challenges\, and strategies shaping the future of manufacturing. \nThrough roundtable conversations and group discussions\, attendees will share insights\, exchange ideas\, and identify key takeaways to strengthen the manufacturing ecosystem in Central Illinois. The event will also provide valuable networking time over lunch\, fostering new connections and collaborations to drive growth in the industry. \nEvent Agenda\nDistillery Labs 201 SW Adams St. Peoria\, IL 61602\nSeptember 30\, 2025\, 10:00 am – 1:30 pm CT\n(Parking deck rates apply) \n9:45-10:00 am\nSign in/Registration \n10:00 am – 10:15\nWelcome Remarks and Introductions (WBC) \n\nMeeting Objective / Purpose/ SBA Priorities (SBA)\nSBA Office of Advocacy (SBA)\nRound table discussion small groups\n\n10-15 am – 11:15 am\nRoundtable Discussion Manufacturing is an important initiative that the SBA has prioritized. At this event\, we invite you to share your knowledge\, experiences\, insights and perspectives during this meeting. This session will focus on small and medium businesses related to Manufacturing opportunities\, challenges\, and strategies for the future. \n11:15- 11:30 am\nBreak \n11:30 am – 12:30pm\nGroup Discussion and Key takeaways \n12:30 pm – 1:30 pm\nLunch and Networking \nDon’t miss this opportunity to share your voice\, connect with peers\, and help shape the future of manufacturing in Central Illinois. Reserve your spot today and be part of the conversation.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/central-il-manufacturing-collaboration/
LOCATION:Distillery Labs\, 201 SW Adams St\, Peoria\, IL\, 61602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses
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