The WBDC Turns 40. Explore 40 Years of Impact

How To Sell to Illinois with Krysti Rinaldi

Learn how to sell your products and services to the state of Illinois. Join Krysti Rinaldi, Assistant Deputy Director for the Bureau of Strategic Sourcing, who will share insights on how to make Illinois your customer. Krysti oversees the procurement and administration of hundreds of State-wide master contracts which are vital to providing supplies and...

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 45-minute webinar. Please note that this program is aimed at companies who are WBE certified, not those thinking about getting certified.

Know Before You Apply – WBE Certification

This one-hour workshop is for those who are interested in learning more about WBENC’s Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certification. Topics will range from types of certification to documents required for the WBE application. 

Emerging & Pre-Venture Bootcamp | Road to Success | Registration Deadline

FOR IL RESIDENTS ONLY. Road to Success Bootcamp is a 4-week bootcamp that covers introductory concepts necessary for emerging and pre-venture entrepreneurs. This bootcamp will include three business education workshops and one combined legal clinic and working session. Participants must complete all four sessions, attend one advising session, and complete a follow-up survey in order to be considered...