BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Women's Business Development Center - ECPv6.11.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Women's Business Development Center
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Women's Business Development Center
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250225
DTSTAMP:20261012T060656
CREATED:20250131T210108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T211939Z
UID:33010-1740355200-1740441599@www.wbdc.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Plan-For-Profit-2025.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250224T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250224T100000
DTSTAMP:20261012T060656
CREATED:20250129T174420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T183158Z
UID:32876-1740385800-1740391200@www.wbdc.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Startup-and-Emerging-Events.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR