Essentials of Leveraging Your WBENC WBE Certification – Session 2
This interactive 2-part series is designed for WBENC WBEs who want to make sure they are using their WBE Certification to the fullest. Session 2 will focus on your Capability Statement - a one page profile of your firm’s unique value proposition, showcasing your competencies, achievements, and differentiators.
Smart Marketing: Leveraging AI for Small Business Marketing
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 session will unpack how...
Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp
ELEVATE YOUR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING JOURNEY June 2-23, 2026 | 11:00am – 12:00pm Join the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp hosted by the Illinois Apex Accelerator at WBDC Tuesdays 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. Here’s a peek...
Workforce Solutions for Growing Businesses
WBDC Aurora 43 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, ILJoin fellow local entrepreneurs, business owners, and workforce leaders for an interactive, solutions‑focused summit designed to help you attract, develop, and retain talent in today’s evolving labor market. This 2‑hour summit brings together small businesses and key regional partners—including colleges, chambers of commerce, workforce agencies, and business support organizations—to share real‑world strategies you can implement...