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. This training...
“Say Less, Sell More”: A Sales Workshop for Intentional Business Leaders
“Say Less, Sell More” is an intensive 3-day interactive sales workshop designed for Illinois business leaders who want to move beyond theory and who are not afraid to master the art of persuasive, authentic sales conversations. This is NOT another ‘lecture-based’ seminar. It’s hands-on performance workshop where you will experiment, rehearse, and refine real-world scripts...
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 November 4 - 25, 2025 | 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....