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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\, January 27 – March 3\, 2026 \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 January 22\, 2026.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/cook-county-cannabiz-pathways-cohort-application-deadline-2/
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses
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SUMMARY:Duct Tape Won’t Fix your Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Too often\, small business owners piece together their marketing with quick fixes—posting when they have time\, running a one-off ad\, or chasing trends. The result? Effort without traction. \nIn this fast-paced\, interactive session\, participants take a step back to see the bigger picture. We explore how tactics like social media\, websites\, referrals\, and local campaigns work together (or don’t)\, and how to shift from patching problems to building a clear\, sustainable strategy. \nAttendees leave with practical insights\, fresh perspective\, and tools to make their marketing work harder for them.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/marketing-makeover-from-static-to-strategy/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses,Start-Up & Emerging Businesses,Virtual,Webinar
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