The WBDC Turns 40. Explore 40 Years of Impact

Lunch and Learn: Ask Us Anything About Marketing!

Grab your lunch and join us on Zoom for an engaging Lunch & Learn session where you set the agenda! At this interactive event, each marketing expert will deliver a 5-minute mini-presentation, sharing actionable tips and strategies from their specialized fields—from social media and branding to analytics and content marketing. Here’s How It Works: Quick,...

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 assessments (Internal...

IRS Small Business Tax Workshop: Managing Payroll to Withhold the Correct Amount of Tax

Join us for this valuable online session, part of an 8-unit series offered by the IRS and the WBDC. Attendance at all sessions is not necessary; please register and attend any you of them that would be helpful. Separate registration for each session is required. This session will cover Wages and Calculating Payroll (including Tips),...

BEP Certification – How to and Benefits

The State of Illinois Business Enterprise Program (BEP) for businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities, presents benefits and opportunities. This seminar explores how to qualify an apply and spells out some benefits. Along with BEP, we will present procurement opportunities of Cook County. We will also explore how to finance procurement opportunities...