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Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp

ELEVATE YOUR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING JOURNEY November 5-26, 2024 | 11:00am – 12:00pm Join the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp hosted by the Illinois Apex Accelerator at WBDC every Tuesday 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...

IRS Small Business Tax Workshop: Federal Taxes When Hiring Employees or Independent Contractors

Join us for this valuable online session, part of an 8-unit series offered by the IRS and the WBDC. Attendance at all sessions is not necessary; please register and attend any you of them that would be helpful. Separate registration for each session is required. This session's topics include Employment Taxes, Worker classification (Employee versus...

Lunch and Learn: Ask Us Anything About Marketing!

Grab your lunch and join us on Zoom for an engaging Lunch & Learn session where you set the agenda! At this interactive event, each marketing expert will deliver a 5-minute mini-presentation, sharing actionable tips and strategies from their specialized fields—from social media and branding to analytics and content marketing. Here’s How It Works: Quick,...

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 assessments (Internal...