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LA IMPORTANCIA DE PLANIFICAR PARA EL RETIRO
LA IMPORTANCIA DE PLANIFICAR PARA EL RETIRO
Lograr un plan efectivo de ahorro para la etapa de retiro requiere planificar desde una temprana edad tomando en consideración las necesidades financieras del individuo y las metas a largo plazo. También, se debe tener una idea clara del estilo de vida que se desea durante la etapa de retiro. Es importante estar consciente de...
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Starting Your Business in Illinois
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
Intro to Certifications for Government Contractors
Intro to Certifications for Government Contractors
Join us for a discussion of minority/women/veteran owned business certification and learn the basics of how to get started.
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Let’s Chat: Pricing! Pricing! Pricing!
Let’s Chat: Pricing! Pricing! Pricing!
Is your price holding you back from making more cash? How does a free pricing toolbox sound to you? The toolbox is filled with tricks of the trade to generate sales. Those tricks can be yours! We'll also hear how Stacy Kohler, owner of The Crawligator, found her right price.
WBDC – BASICS OF GLOBAL MARKETS SESSION 2: Leveraging Resources for Export Success!
WBDC – BASICS OF GLOBAL MARKETS SESSION 2: Leveraging Resources for Export Success!
As we discussed in the first session, in today's global economy, expanding your business beyond borders is a strategic move that can unlock new opportunities for growth and success. However, navigating the complexities of international trade requires the right tools and knowledge. That's where we come in! Join us for this comprehensive webinar that will...
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APPLICATION DEADLINE | ScaleHigher Fall 2023
Wednesdays from 9:30am-12:30pm, September 13th – November 15th A 10-week online class for established Chicagoland business owners, where you can learn and grow in a community of like-minded entrepreneurs. 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, 1:1 coaching...
APPLICATION DEADLINE | ScaleHigher Fall 2023
Thursdays from 9:30am-12:30pm, September 14th – November 16th A 10-week online class for established business owners, where you can learn and grow in a community of like-minded entrepreneurs. 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, 1:1 coaching from branding...
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2023 WBDC Midwest Business Conference
2023 WBDC Midwest Business Conference
WHAT’S NEXT? LINK YOUR BUSINESS TO THE FUTURE 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm, CST Hyatt Regency O’Hare | Rosemont, Illinois
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How to Do Business with FEMA
How to Do Business with FEMA
Learn how to do business with FEMA, to participate in the procurement opportunities resulting from the recent floods in Illinois. Find out more about the Illinois Disaster Support for DR-4728-IL, Severe Storms and Flooding.
Elevate! Cohort 2023
Elevate! Cohort 2023
Our Childcare Business Program is designed to provide business insight to established childcare entrepreneurs for home and center-based businesses. Elevate program participants will follow a process to grow their business, develop a marketing strategy, learn operational best practices, and sound methods for managing their childcare business financials, During this cohort you will learn how to...
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Introduction to Government Contracting
Introduction to Government Contracting
This webinar provides businesses with an introduction to government contracting and includes: Overview of how agencies buy and sell goods and services Market research to identify contract opportunities The role of diverse certifications Introduction to buying plans Next steps to get started
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APPLICATION DEADLINE | Digital Bootcamp Aurora
WBDC’s Digital Bootcamp is a one-week course where business owners learn the basics of digitizing their business processes and adopting a digital mindset. Entrepreneurs will be introduced to helpful digital tools and learn best practices to ensure successful integration into all aspects of their business processes. We will discuss your digital presence, customer management, website...
Starting Your Business in Illinois
Starting Your Business in Illinois
Please join us for our Starting Your Business in Illinois webinar. During the webinar, you'll take an initial assessment to help you recognize your startup strengths, we'll introduce you to five basic startup steps, and we'll review the legal entities recommended for startups. Presented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Women’s Business...
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APEX Day Lunch, Learn, Networking Event
APEX Day Lunch, Learn, Networking Event
APEX Accelerator Lunch, Learn Networking event - in-person only. By RSVP only to: Dbeasley@wbdc.org.
Global Unison eMarketplace
Global Unison eMarketplace
Learn how the Unison Global Marketplace optimizes the way that federal government Buyers source products and services, at the right time, at the best price. And, without writing an RFP. It is a full-service online platform. Unison Marketplace enables small and large companies to easily bid, win, and manage contracts.
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APPLICATION DEADLINE | TOP SHELF SERVICES BUSINESS COHORT
The Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) is proud to present Top Shelf Services: Professional Services. This six-week virtual program is sponsored by Walgreens and bp, WBDC corporate partners. The program is designed to help established professional services businesses access procurement opportunities in the mass retail market. Participants will have the opportunity to pitch their services...
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Understanding the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Pre-Award Process
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 include the following steps before receiving a grant award: Pre-qualification on the GATA Grantee Portal Completion of two risk assessments (Internal...
Mentor-Protégé Programs in Federal Contracting
Mentor-Protégé Programs in Federal Contracting
We will discuss the federal mentor-protégé programs. You will learn how these programs can benefit your business and your mentor. We will talk about how to find a mentor and what the mentor-protégé agreement governs.
Access to Capital Direct Lending Program Information Session
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...
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Childcare Collaborative | THE IMPORTANCE OF PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT
Childcare Collaborative | THE IMPORTANCE OF PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT
The Importance of Planning for Retirement Achieving an effective savings plan for retirement requires planning from an early age taking into consideration the individual's financial needs and long-term goals. Also, you must have a clear idea of the lifestyle you want during the retirement stage. It is important to be aware of the importance and...
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Starting Your Business in Illinois
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
The Sounds of Persuasion – How to use your VOICE to get the “Yes”
The Sounds of Persuasion – How to use your VOICE to get the “Yes”
You've got the right words for your sales pitch, but how are you delivering those words? Are you emphasizing and inflecting the right way? Most importantly, are you leveraging the actual *sound* of your specific voice to maximize your results? As professional singers, the goal of co-founders Margaret and Cassidy is to bring stronger knowledge...
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