WBE Onboarding
Newly certified as a WBENC WBE, or wanting a refresher about how the WBDC and WBENC networks work? Join us for this free thirty-minute webinar. Please note that this program is aimed at companies who are WBE certified, not those thinking about getting certified.
Maximize Your Momentum: Marketing Strategies for “Small Business Saturday”
Small Business Saturday, on November 29, 2025, is a marketing initiative created and promoted by American Express to encourage holiday shopping. Laurie Underwood, Marketing Consultant to WBDC and owner of bridal and lifestyle brand, Laury Bride and Living, shares short term strategies to make the most impact. With potential customers looking at small businesses on...
Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp
ELEVATE YOUR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING JOURNEY November 4 - 25, 2025 | 11:00am – 12:00pm Join the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp hosted by the Illinois Apex Accelerator at WBDC every Tuesday at 11:00 am; for four dynamic sessions, each packed with invaluable insights and strategies to help you navigate the world of government contracting with confidence....
Smart Marketing Strategies for Small Business Success
Please join the Illinois SBDC at the WBDC for a Digital Marketing Workshop In just one hour, you’ll learn how to: Show up where your ideal clients are and get noticed Turn likes and follows into real sales and bookings Use social media, email marketing, and content strategy without feeling overwhelmed Create a simple digital...