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SUMMARY:Developing Your Brand's Narrative for 2027
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 4th at 10am CST\, join the Cook County WBDC for a high performance webinar that helps business leaders understand the components of their brand strategy. \nBrand strategy helps you share your story AND adjust to market shifts or industry disruption\, without compromising your brand’s position or promise. This webinar will cover the foundations of brand strategy including what a brand platform is\, Jayne Agency’s 10 Brand Assets™\, and how to build dependable\, scalable\, repeatable revenue from focused storytelling. \nStride into 2027 with brand clarity which translates into leadership confidence. Sign up now! \nFeatured Speaker: Brooke Foley \n\nOn a mission to make sure every business in the world has access to high quality brand strategy. \nObsessed with Brand Clarity and the business breakthroughs that come with it\, Brooke is known for guiding individuals\, teams\, companies\, communities and initiatives to establish their strategic brand platform\, including their position and promise. Brooke’s agency is unique in their ability to build evidence-based brand platforms for small to mid-sized businesses looking to break down barriers and drive growth. Her team and methodology are the go-to resource for brand strategy\, strategic planning\, storytelling and sustainable brand platforms. They have brought evidence-based solutions to clients like American Red Cross (research and positioning)\, PepsiCo (evidence based storytelling)\, and EverTec (product development\, innovation and strategic planning). Jayne Agency is known for providing brand strategy support to NMSDC EYE’s cohorts for 8+ years\, drove innovation in the WBENC Pitch Academy and Hot Seat\, and speaks regularly on the topic of business brand\, strategy\, user research\, identity development and personal brand. \nAward Winning 2020 Enterprising Woman of the Year Winner | 2022 100 Women to KNOW | 2025 NAWBO Visionary Awardee | 2026 WBDC Faces of Impact Honoree | Keynote speaker | Author | Investor | Board Chair of It’s Not Just Dinner| Board Member of Highland Park Chamber of Commerce\, Gigi’s Playhouse\, Inc. \n\n\nPart of The Source x WBDC Webinar Series
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/developing-your-brands-narrative-for-2027/
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital
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SUMMARY:The AI-Powdered Marketing System-Build the system that writes your content\, in your voice\, every single week..
DESCRIPTION:Most people using AI for marketing are prompting. They open a blank chat\, ask for a post\, and get back something that sounds like everyone else. The problem is not the tool. AI is a brilliant intern with total amnesia: it knows nothing about your business\, your voice\, or your people until you hand it that knowledge. This workshop fixes the input instead of the output. Attendees start with completing a questionnaire and leave with a Brand Blueprint\, a single document holding their voice\, colors\, audience\, strategy\, and 90-day goal\, plus a full week of content built from it. Everything is built live\, in the room\, on their own business. The first ninety minutes are the build. The final thirty are work-along time and troubleshooting\, so nobody leaves stuck. They walk out with files they own and a system that runs in ChatGPT\, Claude\, Gemini\, or whatever they use next. \nWHAT ATTENDEES BUILD IN THE ROOM \nTheir Brand Blueprint. Ten to twelve pages covering brand identity\, audience and positioning\, a five-stage marketing strategy\, a weekly content engine sized to the hours they actually have\, and a 90-day focus with one number attached. \n\nA Master Design Prompt. A reusable prompt built from their own colors and voice\, so every image they generate in any tool looks like it came from the same brand.\nOne week of ready-to-post content. Hooks\, full post copy\, hashtags\, calls to action\, image prompts\, and a repurpose stack that turns one anchor piece into a week across platforms.\nA portable engine file. The same system packaged to run on any AI platform\, because attendees Requirements:\nAttendees bring a laptop. Phones and tablets do not work for this build.\nA free ChatGPT account\, created before the session.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/the-ai-powdered-marketing-system-build-the-system-that-writes-your-content-in-your-voice-every-single-week/
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T130000
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SUMMARY:How to Start your Childcare Business: From Vision to Reality
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to turn your passion for caring for children into a thriving business?\nWhether you’re planning to open a home daycare or launch a childcare center\, this one-hour webinar will guide you through the essential steps to get started with confidence. \nSession Overview\nLed by industry experts\, this session will cover: \n\nLicensing and legal requirements\nChoosing the right location and setup\nBuilding a business plan and budget\nMarketing your services to families\n\nYou’ll walk away with practical tools\, resources\, and inspiration to take the next step in your childcare journey. Perfect for aspiring providers and early-stage entrepreneurs! \nWho Should Attend\n\nIndividuals interested in starting a home daycare\nEntrepreneurs planning to open a childcare center\nCaregivers and educators seeking guidance on launching a business\n\nProgram Details\nEvery Second Tuesday of the Month | February 10 – December 8\, 2026 \n12:00PM-1:00PM\, CST \nVia Zoom
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/how-to-start-your-childcare-business-from-vision-to-reality-2/2026-11-10/
CATEGORIES:Childcare Businesses,Virtual
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SUMMARY:WBE Onboarding
DESCRIPTION:​Newly certified as a WBENC WBE\, or wanting a refresher about how the WBDC and WBENC networks work? Join us for this free 45-minute webinar. Please note that this program is aimed at companies who are WBE certified\, not those thinking about getting certified.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/wbe-onboarding-44/
CATEGORIES:Certification
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SUMMARY:Capital Readiness 101
DESCRIPTION:Is your business positioned to weather financial challenges\, adapt to changing market conditions and take advantage of expansion opportunities? \nExternal capital may be a necessary tool. But what should every business owner know about preparing for accessing capital? \nThis session is a must for any business owner hoping to acquire external capital such as grants\, lines of credit\, business credit cards and/or term loans. Attendees will gain foundational knowledge for navigating the capital landscape successfully. Join Director Kelly Gumbiner for this insightful session! \nPart of The Source x WBDC Webinar Series
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/capital-readiness-101-10/
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Kiva Hour
DESCRIPTION: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 their aspirations into reality with Kiva’s support. \nDon’t miss this chance to learn how to navigate the world of zero-interest borrowing. \nPart of The Source x WBDC Webinar Series
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/kiva-hour-4/
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261201T110000
DTSTAMP:20261018T073110
CREATED:20260224T163817Z
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SUMMARY:How to Write a Business Plan Workshop
DESCRIPTION:FOR ILLINOIS RESIDENTS ONLY. “How to Write a Business Plan\,” a virtual workshop designed specifically for pre-venture entrepreneurs. In this workshop\, current and future entrepreneurs learn how to turn your business ideas into a structured business plan that sets your venture up for success. Whether you are new to entrepreneurship or refining your concept\, this session will give you the tools and confidence to move forward. 
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/how-to-write-a-business-plan-workshop-3/
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T130000
DTSTAMP:20261018T073110
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T230528Z
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SUMMARY:How to Start your Childcare Business: From Vision to Reality
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to turn your passion for caring for children into a thriving business?\nWhether you’re planning to open a home daycare or launch a childcare center\, this one-hour webinar will guide you through the essential steps to get started with confidence. \nSession Overview\nLed by industry experts\, this session will cover: \n\nLicensing and legal requirements\nChoosing the right location and setup\nBuilding a business plan and budget\nMarketing your services to families\n\nYou’ll walk away with practical tools\, resources\, and inspiration to take the next step in your childcare journey. Perfect for aspiring providers and early-stage entrepreneurs! \nWho Should Attend\n\nIndividuals interested in starting a home daycare\nEntrepreneurs planning to open a childcare center\nCaregivers and educators seeking guidance on launching a business\n\nProgram Details\nEvery Second Tuesday of the Month | February 10 – December 8\, 2026 \n12:00PM-1:00PM\, CST \nVia Zoom
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/how-to-start-your-childcare-business-from-vision-to-reality-2/2026-12-08/
CATEGORIES:Childcare Businesses,Virtual
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SUMMARY:WBE Onboarding
DESCRIPTION:​Newly certified as a WBENC WBE\, or wanting a refresher about how the WBDC and WBENC networks work? Join us for this free 45-minute webinar. Please note that this program is aimed at companies who are WBE certified\, not those thinking about getting certified.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/wbe-onboarding-45/
CATEGORIES:Certification
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