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Adopting a Digital Mindset Webinar

FOR IL RESIDENTS ONLY. As a small business owner, you recognize the many challenges that come with a fast-changing landscape like reaching new clients, ensuring data security, improving efficiency, and...

How to Write a Business Plan Workshop

FOR ILLINOIS RESIDENTS ONLY. “How to Write a Business Plan,” a virtual workshop designed specifically for pre-venture entrepreneurs. In this workshop, current and future entrepreneurs learn how to turn your...

Road to Success Cohort | Spring 2026

Only for those who completed the R2S Bootcamp. FOR IL RESIDENTS ONLY. Road to Success 2.0 is a six-session cohort, for which the Bootcamp is a prerequisite. Road to Success...

Starting Your Business in Illinois

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...