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SUMMARY:Cook County CannaBiz Pathways Cohort | Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Cook County\, in partnership with the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC)\, invites cannabis business license owners to apply for the Cook County CannaBiz Pathways Cohort\, a 6-week virtual training program designed to equip cannabis entrepreneurs with the skills and tools to launch\, operate and grow successful businesses in this highly regulated industry. \nCohort Details\nWho: Cannabis business license owners (Cook County-based) \nWhere: Virtual via Zoom (link provided upon acceptance) \nWhen: Every Tuesday\, October 7 – November 18\, 2025 \nTime: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM (office hours: 12:00 – 12:30 PM) \nThis Hands-On Program Provides:\n\nExpert-led sessions covering compliance\, operations\, marketing\, financial readiness and growth strategies\nOffice hours for personalized guidance\nPractical tools and resources to build sustainable and compliant cannabis businesses\n\nApplications close October 6\, 2025.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/cook-county-cannabiz-pathways-cohort-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses
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SUMMARY:Plan For Profit Fall 2025 | Application Deadline | Illinois Businesses
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. Participants who complete the Boot Camp and homework assignments will be invited into the full Plan for Profit program\, running weekly for six weeks on Thursdays. \nDetails\nWhere? \nVia Zoom \nPrerequisite Bootcamp Sessions: \nSession 1: Thursday\, October 9\, 2025 | 9:00–11:00 a.m. (virtual) \nSession 2: Thursday\, October 16\, 2025 | 9:00–11:00 a.m. (virtual) \nPlan For Profit Sessions: \nThursdays from October 30–December 11\, 2025 | 9:00–11:00 a.m. (virtual). \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/plan-for-profit-fall-2025-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses
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SUMMARY:How To Write a Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for “How to Write a Business Plan\,” a virtual workshop designed specifically for pre-venture entrepreneurs. Learn how to turn your business ideas into a structured business plan that sets your venture up for success. Whether you are new to entrepreneurship or refining your concept\, this session will give you the tools and confidence to move forward.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/how-to-write-a-business-plan/
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses
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SUMMARY:Road to Success Cohort Fall 2025 | Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to transform your business idea into reality?\nThis three-session cohort aims to bridge the gap in our entrepreneurial education offerings\, guiding pre-venture and emerging businesses towards success. The cohort will introduce fundamental business concepts and guide future and current entrepreneurs through the initial stages of setting up a business. This includes fulfilling state and IRS formalities\, opening business banking accounts\, drafting a business plan\, preparing a pitch\, and getting capital ready. Graduates will be invited to participate in our legal clinics. \nObjectives\nDuring the cohort\, participants will: \n\nAnalyze their business’s strengths and weaknesses\nRefine their business idea\nResearch their target audience\nDefine their ideal customer\nPlan their finances\nWrite a business plan\nPrepare a pitch\nComplete the necessary formal steps to open a business\n\nSession Breakdown\nSession One: The Proper Mindset\, Approach\, & Preparation \nSession Two: Creating Your Pitch & Marketing Strategies \nSession Three: Capital Readiness \nCohort Details\nIdeal Candidates: for pre-venture/emerging entrepreneurs\, looking to learn more about resources available to start a business \nWhen: Every Wednesday | 5:00 pm-7:00 pm\, CST | October 22 – November 5\, 2025 \nWhere: Via Zoom meetings \nReady to Start Your Journey?\nSpaces are limited\, so don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights\, connect with fellow entrepreneurs\, and receive personalized guidance from industry experts. \nWhat Our Graduates Have to Say\n“In this online class I have learned more about my business setup than I ever have. WBDC are exceptional women who have great information. They explain everything well. I am able to follow and learn more and more about what to do moving forward.” – Moremi T. Alexander \n“This class benefited me by helping me accomplish what I needed for my business that I didn’t know how to do. With the right tools and resources\, I was able to finish my executive summary\, business canvas\, marketing plan and more. This class also helped me understand why things are important so I do them\, instead of putting them off or thinking ‘that doesn’t matter for me.’ I am grateful\, thank you ladies!” -Krystle Miles \n“I am learning how to set up my business from the beginning to end. WBDC are an exceptional group of women. Totally knowledgeable.” – LeShawn Alexander \n“I am so grateful for you all\, it can be very lovely and challenging being a solo business owner\, and I truly enjoy this community. Thank you!” – Jennifer Schuman \n  \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.
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