The WBDC Turns 40. Explore 40 Years of Impact

Duct Tape Won’t Fix your Marketing

Too often, small business owners piece together their marketing with quick fixes—posting when they have time, running a one-off ad, or chasing trends. The result? Effort without traction. In this...

Direct Lending Program Information Session

Securing capital may be an important step in fueling your business’ growth. The Access to Capital team is holding an information session on the Direct Lending Program, an alternative capital...

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Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp

ELEVATE YOUR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING JOURNEY January 6-27, 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;...