The WBDC Turns 40. Explore 40 Years of Impact

St. Louis | WBDC St. Louis Region – Small Business

Boundary at The Cheshire 7036 Clayton Avenue MO, St. Louis, United States

Forty Years of Impact. A Future Without Limits. Attendees will experience a high-impact program featuring a powerful keynote address, bold insights from accomplished entrepreneurs, and energizing conversations focused on navigating...

Capital Readiness 101

Is your business positioned to weather financial challenges, adapt to changing market conditions and take advantage of expansion opportunities? External capital may be a necessary tool. But what should every...

Starting Your Business in Illinois

Are you considering starting a business in Illinois? During the workshop, we will take an initial assessment to help you recognize your startup strengths, introduce you to five basic startup...

Smart Marketing Leveraging: AI for Small Business Marketing

FOR ILLINOIS RESIDENTS ONLY. In this 1.5-hour workshop, small business owners will explore how to leverage AI—especially tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and CoPilot—to boost marketing effectiveness and productivity. You’ll start...