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Emerging & Pre-Venture Bootcamp | Road to Success

WBDC’s Road to Success four-week Bootcamp provides 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 Cohort,...

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Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp

ELEVATE YOUR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING JOURNEY April 7-28, 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...

Elevate Spring 2026 | Application Deadline

Our Elevate cohort is designed for established licensed home providers and childcare center providers that have been in business for two or more years and are ready to grow strategically. Participants work with experts to identify growth opportunities, enhance capacity, and position their businesses for long term, sustainable expansion. Through the Elevate Cohort, participants will...

27th Annual SADBOC Government Procurement Fair – Minnesota

Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center 6155 Earle Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN, United States

Small businesses interested in doing business with the government agencies and prime contractors are encouraged to attend this Trade Fair. This event will provide small businesses an opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 60 Federal, State and local agencies; commercial/prime contractors, and nonprofit organizations; access available technical assistance; and learn about upcoming contracts.