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

Need assistance navigating the Economic Injury Disaster Loan? Join us to learn more about the program and understand the steps to take when applying for a new loan as well as how to apply for an increase. We will review the loan details, application process, and eligibility. There is no charge to attend, but registration...

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. HOW TO REGISTER:  If you have not done so in the past 12 months, you must...

Join the WBDC, the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP), and others at the remote BACP Small Business Expo on Thursday, October 21st from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.! The remote BACP Small Business Expo will provide Chicago’s business owners a forum to get expert advice, connect with industry experts and government agencies, learn...