The WBDC Turns 40. Explore 40 Years of Impact

Capital Readiness 101

Capital readiness means your business is positioned to weather financial challenges, adapt to changing market conditions and take advantage of expansion opportunities. This session is a must for any businessowner hoping to acquire external capital, including grants, lines of credit, credit cards and/or term loans. Please join Women’s Business Development Center Director Emma Westfall for...

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Emerging & Pre-Venture Bootcamp | Road to Success

WBDC’s Road to Success four-week Bootcamp provides entrepreneurs with the essential tools to build and grow sustainable businesses. Our Road to Success Bootcamp is a prerequisite which lays the foundation for business setup and planning fundamentals. After completion of the bootcamp and all its assignments, graduates are invited to join our Road to Success Cohort,...

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Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp

ELEVATE YOUR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING JOURNEY February 3-24, 2026 | 11:00am – 12:00pm Join the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp hosted by the Illinois Apex Accelerator at WBDC Tuesdays at 11:00 am; for four dynamic sessions, each packed with invaluable insights and strategies to help you navigate the world of government contracting with confidence. Here’s a peek...

Tu Declaración de Impuestos 2025: Qué Cambió, Qué Deducir y Qué Evitar

Prepárate para la temporada de impuestos 2025 con confianza ¿Sabías que los cambios fiscales de este año pueden afectar directamente tu bolsillo y el de tu negocio? En nuestro webinar exclusivo descubrirás, de manera clara y sencilla: Qué cambió y qué sigue igual en la ley fiscal Qué gastos aún puedes deducir y cuáles ya...