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Understanding the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Pre-Award Process

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 includes the following steps before receiving a grant award: Pre-qualification on the GATA Grantee Portal Completion of two risk assessments (Internal...

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CannaBiz Lunch & Learn: Cannabis Tax Laws

Join us for a Lunch & Learn! Join us for a Lunch & Learn on how to navigate the challenging landscape of Cannabis taxes and Illinois Recreational Cannabis Tax Laws. We will discuss what is different for your cannabis business and the resources out there to help you stay in compliance. Featured Speaker | Anthony...

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WBE Onboarding

Newly certified as a WBENC WBE, or wanting a refresher about how to use your WBE certification? Join us for this free thirty-minute webinar. Contact Information: Karen Goldner | Managing Director, Established Business Services | kgoldner@wbdc.org Click here to register.

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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. HOW TO REGISTER:  If you have not done so in the past 12 months, you must...

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