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Digital Bootcamp: Twin Cities | Application Deadline

Adopt a Digital Mindset for Your Business WBDC’s Digital Bootcamp is a one-week course where business owners learn the basics of digitizing their business processes and adopting a digital mindset. Entrepreneurs will be introduced to helpful digital tools and learn best practices to ensure successful integration into all aspects of their business processes. Classes will virtually meet...

DIY Tips to Validate Companies Worldwide

Are you missing out on business from potential national and international customers because you can’t tell if they’re legitimate companies? Our expert Louise Kern, managing director at Globis, provides Credit Reports and Due Diligence on any company, any size, any industry, anywhere in the world. She will share free tools you can use from your...

Kiva Basics: Creating a Successful Crowdfunding Profile

You know the saying . . . a picture is worth a thousand words. Your entrepreneurial and personal story matters too! Thinking about applying for Kiva’s 0% interest microloan? Learn how to build a quality crowdfunding profile page for your Kiva application and fundraising campaign! We will discuss the 5 different components to your profile...

Understanding the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Pre-Award Process

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 assessments (Internal...