The WBDC Turns 40. Explore 40 Years of Impact

WBDC – BASICS OF GLOBAL MARKETS – Session 1A ENCORE EDITION: Ready to Go Global?

In collaboration with the U.S. Commercial Service and GloBIS These two consecutive 1-hour sessions will address some of the "Misconceptions and Realities" of exporting and discuss several factors that influence your probability of success. Our goal is to help you determine if you are ready to take the leap from conducting business in the U.S....

Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Training

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

WBE Onboarding

Newly certified as a WBENC WBE, or wanting a refresher about how the WBDC and WBENC networks work? Join us for this free 1 hour webinar.

2023 WBENCPitch Momentum Competition

SAVE THE DATE! WBENCPitch is a signature WBENC program featuring a series of pitch competitions and educational sessions to help WBEs hone their business pitch, gain meaningful exposure, and compete for grants and other prizes to invest in their business. A series of educational and interactive pitch training sessions Open to ALL WBEs no matter...