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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.   The Illinois SBDC at WBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the...

Access to Capital Direct Lending Program Information Session

Securing capital may be an important step in fueling your business' growth. The Access to Capital team is holding an information session on the Direct Lending Program, an alternative capital option for good businesses and owners with less-than-perfect credit history. Join us for an informational webinar to learn more about the Direct Lending Program, borrower...

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.    

Introduction to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification

Join us as we discuss the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Certification and walk through the steps of what the certification is for, how to know if your company is a good fit for the certification and how the certification can be used to get a contract with your local Department of Transportation. Note: this event is...