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Starting Your Business in Illinois

DBC Offices 4137 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL, United States

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.  

Introduction to WBE Certification for Corporate Contracting

This webinar provides businesses with an introduction to WBE Certification and Corporate Contracting and includes: Overview of how corporations buy goods and services. The role of WBE certification. Next steps to get started.

ESG in the Food and Beverage Industry

The purpose of the workshop is to help WBEs working within the Food and Beverage Industry (or hoping to) better understand the importance of ESG to corporations and how Food and Beverage Corporations think about ESG. The topics that will be covered include ESG 101, Logistics, Ethical Sourcing, Consumer Packaged Goods, and Maintenance, Repair, and...

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...