The WBDC Turns 40. Explore 40 Years of Impact

The Kiva Hour

Is Kiva a capital option for me and my business? Discover how you can leverage Kiva to fuel your dreams, whether you’re starting a business or growing your business. We’ll walk through the eligibility criteria, application requirements, and the various ways you can utilize Kiva. Plus, get inspired by success stories from those who’ve transformed...

WBE Onboarding

​Newly certified as a WBENC WBE, or wanting a refresher about how the WBDC and WBENC networks work? Join us for this free thirty-minute webinar. Please note that this program is aimed at companies who are WBE certified, not those thinking about getting certified.

ScaleHigher | Aurora Businesses | Application Deadline

A 10-week online class for business owners, where you can learn and grow with other business owners just like you. Grow Your Business to the Next Level ScaleHigher brings together traditional business education, leadership training, and digital-skills knowledge into one cohort. Business owners receive hands-on learning opportunities from subject matter experts, one-on-one coaching from branding and...

Pre-Venture and Emerging Cohort | Road to Success

Are you ready to transform your business idea into reality? This three-session cohort aims to bridge the gap in our entrepreneurial education offerings, guiding pre-venture and emerging businesses towards success. The cohort will introduce fundamental business concepts and guide future and current entrepreneurs through the initial stages of setting up a business. This includes fulfilling...