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...

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...

​​Selling overseas brings risk of non payment. The US EXIM Bank's credit insurance reduces this risk. In this 30 minute mini webinar we will focus on what this product is, how much it costs, and how to obtain it.  Contact Information: Bill McNamara | Director of the ITC | bmcnamara@wbdc.org There is no cost to attend,...