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Starting Your Business in Illinois

DBC Offices 4137 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL, United States

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 Small Business Development Center at the Women’s Business Development Center. The...

Start-Up Workshop

Are you eager to start your own business but don't know where to begin? Or perhaps you already have a business idea and need guidance on the next steps. Join us for our Start-Up Workshop, designed for aspiring entrepreneurs seeking actionable insights. Schedule These workshops are offered twice a week - Mondays (5-6 pm) and...

DIBBS System Overview – Searching for and Bidding on Opportunities

Josh Frank (RSM Federal) brings an in-depth overview and instruction on DLA’s Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). If you sell a product, the government likely buys a portion of what you sell on DIBBS. Just as billions of dollars are spent on services (and products) via the System for Award Management, billions of dollars are...

Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Training

Be Prepared for Grant Opportunities! The Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) provides uniform guidance for all State of Illinois grant programs. All grant applicants and grantees must comply with GATA grant requirements, which include the following steps before receiving a grant award: • Pre-qualification on the GATA Grantee Portal • Completion of two risk...