Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Training
Be Prepared for Grant Opportunities! The Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) provides uniform guidance for all State of Illinois grant programs. All grant applicants and grantees must comply with GATA grant requirements, which include the following steps before receiving a grant award: • Pre-qualification on the GATA Grantee Portal • Completion of two risk...
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.
Let’s Chat: Ring in New Business Goal in 2024
Are you strategically planning business goals for 2024? Do you feel overwhelmed thinking about where to start? It’ s easy to work in the business and forget to work on the business. Join Director Felicitas Cortez as she guides a discussion on creating a roadmap for the new year. Take the stress out of prep!...
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 steps, and review the legal entities recommended for startups. The Illinois SBDC at WBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the...