The WBDC Turns 40. Explore 40 Years of Impact

Empoderamiento Financiero para Proveedoras de Cuidado Infantil

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

Un taller presencial diseñado para aprender, hacer preguntas y ganar confianza en el manejo de tu dinero. Exploraremos fundamentos de finanzas personales y empresariales, opciones de acceso a capital y recursos comunitarios que te ayudarán a fortalecer tu negocio y tu bienestar económico.     Funded (in part) through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business...

How to Write a Business Plan Workshop

FOR ILLINOIS RESIDENTS ONLY. “How to Write a Business Plan,” a virtual workshop designed specifically for pre-venture entrepreneurs. In this workshop, current and future entrepreneurs learn how to turn your business ideas into a structured business plan that sets your venture up for success. Whether you are new to entrepreneurship or refining your concept, this...

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Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp

ELEVATE YOUR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING JOURNEY May 5-26, 2026 | 11:00am – 12:00pm Join the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp hosted by the Illinois Apex Accelerator at WBDC Tuesdays at 11:00 am; for four dynamic sessions, each packed with invaluable insights and strategies to help you navigate the world of government contracting with confidence. Here’s a peek...

Road to Success Cohort | Spring 2026

Only for those who completed the R2S Bootcamp. FOR IL RESIDENTS ONLY. Road to Success 2.0 is a six-session cohort, for which the Bootcamp is a prerequisite. Road to Success cohort guides pre-venture and emerging businesses towards success by going more in depth into areas crucial for business growth. The cohort covers essential business concepts...