The WBDC Turns 40. Explore 40 Years of Impact

Access to Capital: Let’s Chat! Live

Are you struggling to differentiate yourself and your business to attract the right clients? With AI like ChatGPT disrupting the scene, it is time to unleash these power tools to accelerate growth in your business. Join us for the first Let’s Chat Live!: Using ChatGPT and AI to Stand out, Thrive, and Succeed. Featuring James...

APPLICATION DEADLINE | Plan for Profit Spring 2024

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey to shape the future of your business? We're thrilled to introduce our innovative Plan For Profit program, now at no cost, designed for passionate entrepreneurs like you who are eager to start or expand their business ventures. The Illinois SBDC at the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) provides a comprehensive...

Lunch and Learn: Creating an Actionable Marketing Plan

The Illinois SBDC at the WBDC is partnering with the Chicago Chapter of the American Marketing Association to offer "Creating an Actionable Marketing Plan." Learn how to create an actionable marketing plan using a simple, “plan-on-a-page” approach. This session will provide you the tools and training to help identify your ideal target audience, define your...

APPLICATION DEADLINE | ScaleUp Spring 2024

A 9-week online class for emerging business owners in Chicago and Milwaukee to learn and grow in a community of like-minded entrepreneurs. Our award-winning ScaleUp program assists established businesses ready to scale their business to new markets and new revenue. The ScaleUp team equips entrepreneurs with the business acumen, resources, and tools necessary to maintain a profitable...