The WBDC Turns 40. Explore 40 Years of Impact

Access to Capital: Let’s Chat! You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know

Are you a small business owner seeking funds for your business and curious about how other entrepreneurs have managed to secure capital?  Join us for April's Let's Chat and uncover their secrets! In celebration of Financial Literacy Month, our conversation, "I Don't Know What I Don't Know," will feature Teresa Ging, the CEO and Founder...

Childcare Collaborative

Childcare Collaborative is a business growth-oriented program presenting relevant topics for childcare providers at all stages of the business lifecycle. Offered on the 4th Wednesday of each month, Collaborative delivers expert led training and resources, industry trends, peer networking opportunities and an on-going partnership supporting participants’ business goals.   HOW TO REGISTER FOR THIS WEBINAR?...

GATA Training

Be Prepared for Grant Opportunities! The 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 include the following steps before receiving a grant award: Pre-qualification on the GATA Grantee Portal Completion of two risk assessments (Internal...

Crowdfund your Small Business Goals with Kiva’s 0% Interest Microloans

Exploring financial options as a business can be challenging. Have you ever thought about what exists beyond the bank? Want to learn how crowdfunding could be your digital avenue to accessing capital? Find out how Kiva's zero percent interest microloans can be a solution and crowdfund your business goals. In this webinar, you will learn...