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Achieve Summit | Southland Development Authority

We’re excited to share the upcoming Achieve Summit hosted by the Southland Development Authority, taking place June 4–6 at Wind Creek Southland Casino & Hotel. Achieve Summit is a 3-day experience designed for entrepreneurs, real estate investors, and anyone who is ready to grow. This year’s summit brings together a dynamic lineup of speakers, including...

ScaleHigher (en español) Verano de 2026

ScaleHigher une la educación empresarial tradicional, el entrenamiento en liderazgo y los conocimientos sobre habilidades digitales en una sola cohorte. Los propietarios de negocios tienen acceso a oportunidades de aprendizaje práctico impartidas por expertos en la materia, asesoramiento personalizado de especialistas en branding y herramientas digitales, así como una oportunidad única para que los líderes...

Essentials of Leveraging Your WBENC WBE Certification – Session 1

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 1 is Navigating Corporate Procurement Programs, WBENCLink2.0. and how to effectively market your business using the tool of certification.

2026 Solopreneurs’ Mastermind Series

Join the Solopreneurs' Mastermind Series: a focused, 6-month program for Illinois solo business owners who are actively working with clients and ready to sharpen what they offer, find the right clients, and learn from actually doing the work. This isn't theory. This is about getting in the field and figuring out what works. Program Details...