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.
Central IL Manufacturing Collaboration
Distillery Labs 201 SW Adams St, Peoria, IL, United StatesJoin us at the Central IL Manufacturing Collaboration, hosted at Distillery Labs in Peoria, IL This interactive session brings together small and medium-sized manufacturers (less than 5,000 employees), business leaders, and stakeholders to discuss opportunities, challenges, and strategies shaping the future of manufacturing. Through roundtable conversations and group discussions, attendees will share insights, exchange ideas,...
Elevate Fall 2025 | Application Deadline
Our Childcare Business Program is designed to empower established childcare entrepreneurs—both home-based and center-based—with the tools and knowledge to strengthen and grow their businesses. Through the Elevate Cohort, participants will follow a structured process to: Develop a clear growth strategy Create an effective marketing plan Implement operational best practices Apply sound financial management techniques tailored...
Cook County CannaBiz Pathways Cohort | Application Deadline
Cook County, in partnership with the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC), invites cannabis business license owners to apply for the Cook County CannaBiz Pathways Cohort, a 6-week virtual training program designed to equip cannabis entrepreneurs with the skills and tools to launch, operate and grow successful businesses in this highly regulated industry. Cohort Details Who:...