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Childcare Collaborative

Childcare Collaborative is a business growth-oriented program presenting relevant topics for childcare providers at all stages of the business lifecycle. Offered on the 4th Wednesday of each month, Collaborative delivers expert led training and resources, industry trends, peer networking opportunities and an on-going partnership supporting participants’ business goals.

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“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...

WBE Certification: Know Before You Apply

This one-hour workshop is for those who are interested in learning more about WBENC’s Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certification. Topics will range from types of certification to documents required for the WBE application.

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...