Capital Readiness 101
Capital readiness means your business is positioned to weather financial challenges, adapt to changing market conditions and take advantage of expansion opportunities. This session is a must for any businessowner hoping to acquire external capital, including grants, lines of credit, credit cards and/or term loans. Please join Women’s Business Development Center Director Emma Westfall for...
The Growth Lab | Pilot Episode
We are excited to introduce something brand new from WBDC: The Growth Lab. The Growth Lab is a dynamic advisory series where entrepreneurs bring their real business challenges to a panel of experienced advisors and subject matter experts. In each session, one founder takes the "hotseat," sharing the questions keeping them up at night while our panel...
Funding Resources for Business Owners
Santori Aurora Public Library 101 S River St, Aurora, IL, United StatesIllinois Business Owners! Securing funding looks different depending on where your business is in its lifecycle. This presentation helps business owners understand capital readiness and how funding needs and sources evolve from startup through growth and into established operations. Participants will learn the difference between cash flow and capital, explore various capital types, sources, and...
WBDC’s Networking Event Series
Cedar Concepts Corporation 4100 S. Packers Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesWBDC's Spring Networking Event This isn't just another networking event, this is YOUR moment to reconnect with the entrepreneurs who understand and celebrate your journey. We’d love to have you join us on Thursday, April 23rd from 4:30 to 7:00 PM at Cedar Concepts Corporation (4100 S. Packers Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609). This won’t be just...