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. Presented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Women’s Business Development Center.
Entity Check-Up: Is Your Business Structure Still Serving You?
Your business is evolving—your entity strategy should evolve with it. Join CEO and Senior Tax Strategist Tiffany Hill-Moore for a session designed to help entrepreneurs assess whether their current structure—LLC/Sole Proprietor, S-Corp, C-Corp, or Partnership still supports their growth, tax strategy, and financial vision. Learn how entity choice influences taxation, liability protection, owner compensation, multi-entity...
Direct Lending Program Information Session
Securing capital may be an important step in fueling your business’ growth. The Access to Capital team is holding an information session on the Direct Lending Program, an alternative capital option for good businesses and owners with less-than-perfect credit history. Join us for an informational webinar to learn more about the Direct Lending Program, borrower...
Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp
ELEVATE YOUR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING JOURNEY December 2 - 23, 2025 | 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...