Maximize Your Momentum: Marketing Strategies for “Small Business Saturday”
Small Business Saturday, on November 29, 2025, is a marketing initiative created and promoted by American Express to encourage holiday shopping. Laurie Underwood, Marketing Consultant to WBDC and owner of bridal and lifestyle brand, Laury Bride and Living, shares short term strategies to make the most impact. With potential customers looking at small businesses on...
2025 WBDC Midwest Virtual Utility Conference & Business Matchmaker
You’re Invited! This conference is a powerful gathering of thought leaders, energy companies, prime contractors, and small businesses committed to transforming how local energy initiatives drive economic development and community resilience. As the energy landscape evolves, so too must the partnerships that power it. This event explores how inclusive collaboration across the utility supply chain...
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....
Smart Marketing Strategies for Small Business Success
Please join the Illinois SBDC at the WBDC for a Digital Marketing Workshop In just one hour, you’ll learn how to: Show up where your ideal clients are and get noticed Turn likes and follows into real sales and bookings Use social media, email marketing, and content strategy without feeling overwhelmed Create a simple digital...