The WBDC Turns 40. Explore 40 Years of Impact

Childcare Collaborative | Reclaim Your Peace: Practical Strategies for Childcare Providers Under Pressure

Join us for an insightful webinar designed specifically for childcare providers, focusing on the essential themes of leadership and growth mindset. As a childcare provider, you pour your heart into supporting others, but who supports you? This workshop from DeAnna Taylor of Mom-Care Oasis is designed specifically for childcare providers who are feeling stretched thin....

Cook County CannaBiz Pathways Cohort | Application Deadline

Cook County, in partnership with the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC), invites cannabis business license owners to apply for the Cook County CannaBiz Pathways Cohort, a 6-week virtual training program designed to equip cannabis entrepreneurs with the skills and tools to launch, operate and grow successful businesses in this highly regulated industry. Cohort Details Who:...

Own Your Ambition, Own Your Money Story: New-Year Reset for Entrepreneurs

Kick off 2026 by reconnecting with your money mindset and turning insight into action. We’ll identify your dominant money archetype, work through targeted reflection prompts, and then get practical: know your numbers, set up a Monthly CFO Day, and sketch a simple strategy for the next 90 days. You’ll leave clearer, calmer, and ready to...

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 fast-paced, interactive session, participants take a step back to see the bigger picture. We explore how tactics like social media, websites, referrals, and local campaigns...