2025 KC Empowerment Summit: From Connection to Collaboration – Building Impactful Corporate and Small Business Relationships
Evergy Center, Main Floor Conference Area 1200 Main St., Kansas City, MO, United StatesYou’re Invited! Strong partnerships between corporations and small businesses are essential for driving innovation and economic growth. At the KC Empowerment Summit, this impactful session will explore the practical tools and strategies that foster successful collaborations—and spotlight real-world success stories that prove what is possible. Whether you're looking to initiate, strengthen, or scale your partnerships,...
Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp
ELEVATE YOUR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING JOURNEY October 7 -28, 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. Here’s...
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...
Road to Success Cohort Fall 2025 | Application Deadline
Are you ready to transform your business idea into reality? This three-session cohort aims to bridge the gap in our entrepreneurial education offerings, guiding pre-venture and emerging businesses towards success. The cohort will introduce fundamental business concepts and guide future and current entrepreneurs through the initial stages of setting up a business. This includes fulfilling...