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. Presented by the Illinois SBDC at the Women’s Business Development Center.
WBDC Quarterly MN Networking – Mix and Make a Difference
Urban Growler Brewing Company 2325 Endicott Street, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesJoin the WBDC for an impactful happy hour to network, give back, and support women in our community. Together we’ll assemble hygiene kits using items purchased through ticket sales and donations supporting People Incorporated - Minnesota's largest non-profit community provider of mental heath services Every ticket supports the purchase of items for two hygiene kits.
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.
Smart Marketing: Leveraging AI for Small Businesses
For IL residents only. In this 1.5-hour workshop, small business owners will explore how to leverage AI—especially tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and CoPilot—to boost marketing effectiveness and productivity. You’ll start by understanding what AI is (and what it isn’t) and how the platforms we hear about fit into the broader picture of artificial intelligence. The...