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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.

Business Model Canvas

Learn how to map out your business plan using this one-page tool. If you attended our Start-up workshops, this is your next step!   Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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...

Comprendiendo la Ley de Transparencia y Rendición de Cuentas de Subsidios (GATA) y el Proceso de Pre-Adjudicación

Chase Bank 4363 S Archer Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

¡Prepárese para las oportunidades de subvención! La Ley de Responsabilidad y Transparencia de Subvenciones (GATA, por sus siglas en inglés) proporciona una guía uniforme para todos los programas de subvenciones del Estado de Illinois. Todos los solicitantes y beneficiarios de subvenciones deben cumplir con los requisitos de la subvención GATA, que incluyen los siguientes pasos...