The WBDC Turns 40. Explore 40 Years of Impact

The Growth Lab | Episode 2

The Growth Lab is back — and Episode 2 is going to be one you don't want to miss. At The Growth Lab, entrepreneurs bring their real business challenges to a panel of experienced advisors and subject matter experts. In each session, one founder takes the spotlight, sharing the questions keeping them up at night while our...

Marketing en un Mundo Digital

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

Aprende a fortalecer la presencia digital de tu negocio en un taller práctico y fácil de aplicar. Descubrirás qué hace único a tu negocio, dónde están tus clientes y cómo aprovechar mejor tus espacios en internet para atraerlos. También aprenderás a analizar resultados, hacer ajustes y construir espacios digitales propios que impulsen la marca de tu...

WBENCPitch IMPACT 1st Round

This year the WBDC will host WBENCPitch IMPACT 1st Round in two segments. One will be for professional services and the other will be for products. Applications will open for both at the same time. For the 1st Round, WBE's will use storytelling techniques to clearly describe who they are and what their business does,...

Emerging & Pre-Venture Bootcamp | Road to Success June 2026

WBDC’s Road to Success four-week Bootcamp provides Illinois entrepreneurs with the essential tools to build and grow sustainable businesses. Our Road to Success Bootcamp is a prerequisite which lays the foundation for business setup and planning fundamentals. After completion of the bootcamp and all its assignments, graduates are invited to join our Road to Success...