Access to Capital Direct Lending Program Information Session
Securing capital may be an important step in fueling your business' growth. The Access to Capital team is holding an information session on the Direct Lending Program, an alternative capital option for good businesses and owners with less-than-perfect credit history. Join us for an informational webinar to learn more about the Direct Lending Program, borrower...
Scale Higher Fall 2025 | Application Deadline
A 10-week online class for Illinois business owners, where you can learn and grow with other business owners just like you. Grow Your Business to the Next Level ScaleHigher brings together traditional business education, leadership training, and digital-skills knowledge into one cohort. Business owners receive hands-on learning opportunities from subject matter experts, one-on-one advising from branding...
Childcare Collaborative
Childcare Collaborative is a business growth-oriented program presenting relevant topics for childcare providers at all stages of the business lifecycle. Offered on the 4th Wednesday of each month, Collaborative delivers expert led training and resources, industry trends, peer networking opportunities and an on-going partnership supporting participants’ business goals.
The Sweet Spot: Marketing to Where They’re At
Small business owners feel pressure to be everywhere but the actual solution is to meet your audience where they are. Vanessa Jackson, Vice President of Sweetness at The Lemon Ad Stand, shares how to target your precious time and marketing dollars to the greatest effect. Don’t dance on TikTok if that’s not where you gain...