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SUMMARY:Emerging & Pre-Venture Bootcamp | Road to Success | Registration Deadline
DESCRIPTION:FOR IL RESIDENTS ONLY. \nRoad to Success Bootcamp is a 4-week bootcamp that covers introductory concepts necessary for emerging and pre-venture entrepreneurs. This bootcamp will include three business education workshops and one combined legal clinic and working session. Participants must complete all four sessions\, attend one advising session\, and complete a follow-up survey in order to be considered a graduate. Graduates are then invited to attend the Road to Success cohort.  \nCohort Curriculum\nWeek One: The Proper Mindset\, Approach\, & Preparation \n\nReadiness Assessment\nFive Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs\nFive Steps to Starting a Business\nBusiness Model Canvas\n\nWeek Two: Developing the Business Plan and Business Model Canvas \n\nCraft Your Business Pitch\nMarketing Strategy\nMarketing Process\nSWOT Analysis\n\nWeek Three: Capital Readiness for Start-Ups  \n\nCapital Readiness 101\nCapital Options\nKiva\n\nWeek Four: Legal Consult & Working Session  \n\nLegal Consult with Noeli Serna\nWorking session\n\nCohort Details\nWhen:  \nEvery Tuesday | 9:00 am-11:00 am\, CST \nSeptember 8-29\, 2026 \nWhere:  \nVia Zoom meetings \n \n\n\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.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/emerging-pre-venture-bootcamp-road-to-success-registration-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Plan for Profit Fall 2026 | Bootcamp Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey to shape the future of your business?\nWe’re excited to roll out our next session of Plan for Profit\, designed for passionate Illinois 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 \nWho?  \nThis program is available to Illinois residents only. \nPrerequisite Bootcamp Dates: \n\nThursday\, September 10\, 2026 | 9:00–11:00 a.m. (virtual)\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026 | 9:00–11:00 a.m. (virtual)\n\nPlan For Profit Sessions: \nThursdays from October 1–November 12\, 2026 | 9:00–11:00 a.m. (virtual). \n\n\n\nPresented by the Illinois SBDC at the Women’s Business Development Center.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/plan-for-profit-fall-2026-bootcamp-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses,Start-Up & Emerging Businesses,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Business Growth Through E-commerce
DESCRIPTION:Build Your Presence. Increase Your Impact. Grow Your Revenue. \nIn today’s business environment\, it is necessary to have a strong digital strategy and the skills needed to grow your business. Whether your business is primarily offline\, partially online\, or already selling through digital channels\, this 6-week cohort will help you build a stronger digital presence and identify practical opportunities for growth. You’ll learn how to strengthen your online presence\, generate leads\, build customer relationships\, and evaluate whether e-commerce is the right next step for your business. Each session combines education\, practical exercises\, and implementation strategies you can immediately apply. Leave with a customized roadmap for growing your business online in the next 90 days. \nCohort Details \nWho: Illinois business owners only \nWhen: Sept 9- Oct 14\, 2026 | 9:00AM – 11:00AM \nWhere: Via Zoom \nSponsored By  \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.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/business-growth-through-e-commerce/
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Use AI to Start Your Business Smarter
DESCRIPTION:Have a business idea but aren’t sure if people will actually want what you’re offering? Before you spend time and money building your business\, join this Illinois SBDC at the WBDC webinar to learn how to find out what potential customers really need. \nIn this practical webinar\, you’ll learn how to \n\nClearly describe how your business helps people\nIdentify what you need to learn from potential customers\nUse AI to create questions that help you get better customer feedback\nTest your idea before investing significant time or money\n\nYou don’t need any AI experience\, or even an AI account\, to participate. We’ll demonstrate how AI can help you ask better questions\, but the focus is on building a business people actually want. Leave with a smarter next step. \n \nPresented by the Illinois SBDC at the Women’s Business Development Center.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/use-ai-to-start-your-business-smarter-2/
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Emerging & Pre-Venture Bootcamp | Road to Success Peoria | Registration Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Peoria and Central Illinois \nRoad to Success Bootcamp is a 4-week bootcamp that covers introductory concepts necessary for emerging and pre-venture entrepreneurs. This bootcamp is specifically designed for Peoria entrepreneurs and will include three business education workshops and one combined legal clinic and working session. Participants must complete all four sessions\, attend one advising session\, and complete a follow-up survey in order to be considered a graduate. Graduates are then invited to attend the Road to Success cohort.  \nCohort Curriculum\nWeek One: The Proper Mindset\, Approach\, & Preparation \n\nReadiness Assessment\nFive Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs\nFive Steps to Starting a Business\nBusiness Model Canvas\n\nWeek Two: Developing the Business Plan and Business Model Canvas \n\nCraft Your Business Pitch\nMarketing Strategy\nMarketing Process\nSWOT Analysis\n\nWeek Three: Capital Readiness for Start-Ups  \n\nCapital Readiness 101\nCapital Options\nKiva\n\nWeek Four: Working Session  \n\nWorking session\nQ&A\n\nCohort Details\nWhen:  \nEvery Thursday | 9:00 am-10:30 am\, CST \nSeptember 17 – October 8\, 2026 \nWhere:  \nVia Zoom meetings \n \n\n\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.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/emerging-pre-venture-bootcamp-road-to-success-peoria-registration-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Starting Your Business in Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Are you considering starting a business in Illinois? During the workshop\, we will take an initial assessment to help you recognize your startup strengths\, introduce you to five basic startup steps\, and review the legal entities recommended for startups. \n \nPresented by the Illinois SBDC at the Women’s Business Development Center.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/starting-your-business-in-illinois-69/
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses,Virtual
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