Start-Up & Emerging Businesses
Cook County CannaBiz Pathways Cohort | Application Deadline
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. Cohort Details Who:...
Duct Tape Won’t Fix your Marketing
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. In 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...
Emerging & Pre-Venture Bootcamp | Road to Success
WBDC’s Road to Success four-week Bootcamp provides entrepreneurs with the essential tools to build and grow sustainable businesses. Our Road to Success Bootcamp is a prerequisite which lays the foundation for business setup and planning fundamentals. After completion of the bootcamp and all its assignments, graduates are invited to join our Road to Success Cohort,...
Emerging & Pre-Venture Bootcamp | Road to Success
WBDC’s Road to Success four-week Bootcamp provides entrepreneurs with the essential tools to build and grow sustainable businesses. Our Road to Success Bootcamp is a prerequisite which lays the foundation for business setup and planning fundamentals. After completion of the bootcamp and all its assignments, graduates are invited to join our Road to Success Cohort,...