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WBENCPitch IMPACT 1st Round
This year the WBDC will host WBENCPitch IMPACT 1st Round in two segments. One will be for professional services and the other will be for products. Applications will open for both at the same time. For the 1st Round, WBE's will use storytelling techniques to clearly describe who they are and what their business does,...
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Smart Marketing: Leveraging AI for Small Businesses
Smart Marketing: Leveraging AI for Small Businesses
For IL residents only. In this 1.5-hour workshop, small business owners will explore how to leverage AI—especially tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and CoPilot—to boost marketing effectiveness and productivity. You’ll start by understanding what AI is (and what it isn’t) and how the platforms we hear about fit into the broader picture of artificial intelligence. The...
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The Growth Lab | Episode 3
The Growth Lab | Episode 3
The Growth Lab is back — and Episode 3 is going to be one you don’t want to miss. At The Growth Lab, entrepreneurs bring their real business challenges to a panel of experienced advisors and subject matter experts. In each session, one founder takes the spotlight, sharing the questions keeping them up at night while our...
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How to Start your Childcare Business: From Vision to Reality
How to Start your Childcare Business: From Vision to Reality
Are you ready to turn your passion for caring for children into a thriving business? Whether you're planning to open a home daycare or launch a childcare center, this one-hour webinar will guide you through the essential steps to get started with confidence. Session Overview Led by industry experts, this session will cover: Licensing and...
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How To Sell to Illinois with Krysti Rinaldi
How To Sell to Illinois with Krysti Rinaldi
Learn how to sell your products and services to the state of Illinois. Join Krysti Rinaldi, Assistant Deputy Director for the Bureau of Strategic Sourcing, who will share insights on how to make Illinois your customer. Krysti oversees the procurement and administration of hundreds of State-wide master contracts which are vital to providing supplies and...
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Know Before You Apply – WBE Certification
Know Before You Apply – WBE Certification
This one-hour workshop is for those who are interested in learning more about WBENC’s Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certification. Topics will range from types of certification to documents required for the WBE application.
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Emerging & Pre-Venture Bootcamp | Road to Success | Registration Deadline
FOR IL RESIDENTS ONLY. Road 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...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Cashflow Projections
A Beginner’s Guide to Cashflow Projections
Projecting cashflow can help business owners prepare for a variety of scenarios and can be a powerful tool in a business owner's decision making. Business owners are invited to join us to learn how to craft their own cashflow projection. Attendees can expect to leave this session with a firm understanding of the benefits of...
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Starting Your Business In Illinois
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 steps, and review the legal entities recommended for startups. Presented by the Illinois SBDC at the Women’s Business Development Center.
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Lunch & Learn: Bridging the Digital Divide with 10/10 Research
Lunch & Learn: Bridging the Digital Divide with 10/10 Research
Join us for a Lunch & Learn with Nicholena Patel, founder of 10/10 Research, as she explores how digital tools can help entrepreneurs gather meaningful market insights and make smarter business decisions. Drawing on her experience serving clients from global tech companies to local nonprofits, Nicholena will introduce accessible research platforms and survey tools that...
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