The WBDC Turns 40. Explore 40 Years of Impact

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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...

OurBiz Symposium: Power Up Your Hustle

CIC Building 20 S. Sarah, St. Louis, MO, United States

Join Us!    Join us for a day full of resources and discussions for small business owners:   Access to Capital for WBEs   Using AI to Assist w/ Your Small Business   “Beyond Certification: Real Stories from WBE Trailblazers”   MatchMaking Roundtables   Understanding the Economic Forecast   Getting Your Business in the Door from a Corporate Partner ViewPoint   How to...

Cook County Catalyst Grant Review

Follow Clark McCain, WBDC Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships, as he explains each question on the Cook County Catalyst grant application. As only correctly completed applications will be considered, this session will serve as your guide. Eligibility starts with: Businesses with at least 1 full-time employee, Businesses with documented revenue between $500,000 and $10 million...

Essentials of Leveraging Your WBE Certification – Session 2

This interactive 2-part series is designed for WBEs who want to make sure they are using their WBENC WBE Certification to the fullest. Session 2 is How to Develop an Impactful Capability Statement. The one-page capability statement is a critical tool in articulating your value to potential customers.