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SUMMARY:Understanding the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Pre-Award Process
DESCRIPTION:Be Prepared for Grant Opportunities! \nThe Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) provides uniform guidance for all State of Illinois grant programs. All grant applicants and grantees must comply with GATA grant requirements\, which includes the following steps before receiving a grant award: \n\nPre-qualification on the GATA Grantee Portal\nCompletion of two risk assessments (Internal Controls Questionnaire (ICQ) and Programmatic Risk Assessment (PRAQ))\n\nThis session will provide detailed information on all of the steps required as part of the GATA process and you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions. \nThere is no cost\, but registration is required. \nHOW TO REGISTER: \n If you have not done so in the past 12 months\, you must fill out this form prior to participating in the webinar. \nClient Intake Form  \nAfter filling out the form\, please register for the webinar in the registration link below. \nContact Information\nMaura Mitchell |\nManaging Director\, Entrepreneurial Programs and Services\, Division II Director\, Illinois SBDC at the WBDC | mmitchellwbdc.org\nPresented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Women’s Business Development Center \n\nThe Illinois SBDC at WBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance\, please contact (312) 853-3477 ext. 100.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/understanding-the-grant-accountability-and-transparency-act-gata-pre-award-process-16/
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SUMMARY:WBE Onboarding
DESCRIPTION:Newly certified as a WBENC WBE\, or wanting a refresher about how to use your WBE certification? Join us for this free thirty-minute webinar. \nContact Information: Karen Goldner | Managing Director\, Established Business Services | kgoldner@wbdc.org \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/wbe-onboarding-49/
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SUMMARY:WBE Onboarding
DESCRIPTION:Newly certified as a WBENC WBE\, or wanting a refresher about how to use your WBE certification? Join us for this free thirty-minute webinar.\nContact Information: Karen Goldner | Managing Director\, Established Business Services | kgoldner@wbdc.org\nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/wbe-onboarding-49-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T110000
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SUMMARY:Seeking a Microloan with Kiva: What Makes Your Kiva Profile Stand Out? 5 Themes to Help Prepare for Success!
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop you will learn what makes a high-quality Kiva application\, the expectations that you should be aware of\, and what to include on your profile that will generate a successful crowdfunding campaign for your business. We will cover 5 broader themes that you as a potential borrower should be aiming to incorporate when creating a profile.\nJoin us for this informative workshop to attain the right resources and KNOW before you APPLY! There is no application fee. There will be time for a Q&A session at the end.\nIf you would like to submit your questions ahead of time\, please email our Capital Access Manager at Kiva Greater Chicago\, Gabriella Bomben: chicago@local.kiva.org
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/seeking-a-microloan-with-kiva-what-makes-your-kiva-profile-stand-out-5-themes-to-help-prepare-for-success-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211005T100000
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SUMMARY:Writing Winning Proposals
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to write your proposal for a government contracting opportunity?\nIn this webinar\, you will learn valuable tips and advice for responding to RFPs that will help your business to stand-out from the competition for a better chance to win.\nWhat will be covered in this webinar:\n• Types of solicitations\n• Responding to proposals (RFPs/bids)\n• Tips for preparing dynamic proposals\n• Key questions to ask\n• Common mistakes to avoid\nContact Information | Freida Curry | WBDC Illinois PTAC Director | fcurry@wbdc.org\n\nThe Illinois PTAC at WBDC is provided through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Program support is made possible by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC).\n 
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/writing-winning-proposals/
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