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Application Deadline | Plan for Recovery November Cohort

Looking to Pivot Your Business into Recovery for 2021? Most businesses have been negatively affected by the pandemic, especially small businesses. If you are a Solopreneur or a small business (< 2 years) and are looking to pivot, reinvent your business, find new customers, learn ways to deliver your service or product differently, you should...

Understanding the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Pre-Award Process

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...

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Social Media Marketing for the Holidays

The holiday season is upon us and it provides many unique opportunities for all different types of businesses to market to customers in new and unique ways. Whether you own an online business, a local store, or even a B2B company, there are ways you can promote your business throughout the coming months. Join Dana...

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WBE Onboarding

Newly certified as a WBENC WBE, or wanting a refresher about how to use your WBE certification? Join us for this free thirty-minute webinar. Contact Information: Karen Goldner | Managing Director, Established Business Services | kgoldner@wbdc.org Click here to register.