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SUMMARY:Writing Winning Proposals
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to write your proposal for a government contracting opportunity?\nIn this webinar\, you will learn valuable tips and advice for responding to RFPs that will help your business to stand-out from the competition for a better chance to win.\nWhat will be covered in this webinar:\n• Types of solicitations\n• Responding to proposals (RFPs/bids)\n• Tips for preparing dynamic proposals\n• Key questions to ask\n• Common mistakes to avoid\nContact Information | Freida Curry | WBDC Illinois PTAC Director | fcurry@wbdc.org\n\nThe Illinois PTAC at WBDC is provided through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Program support is made possible by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC).\n 
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/writing-winning-proposals/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T185112
CREATED:20210927T172618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T172618Z
UID:23517-1633604400-1633608000@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:Seeking a Microloan with Kiva: What Makes Your Kiva Profile Stand Out? 5 Themes to Help Prepare for Success!
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop you will learn what makes a high-quality Kiva application\, the expectations that you should be aware of\, and what to include on your profile that will generate a successful crowdfunding campaign for your business. We will cover 5 broader themes that you as a potential borrower should be aiming to incorporate when creating a profile.\nJoin us for this informative workshop to attain the right resources and KNOW before you APPLY! There is no application fee. There will be time for a Q&A session at the end.\nIf you would like to submit your questions ahead of time\, please email our Capital Access Manager at Kiva Greater Chicago\, Gabriella Bomben: chicago@local.kiva.org
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/seeking-a-microloan-with-kiva-what-makes-your-kiva-profile-stand-out-5-themes-to-help-prepare-for-success-4/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211011T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211011T163000
DTSTAMP:20260929T185112
CREATED:20210823T192241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T192241Z
UID:21876-1633968000-1633969800@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:WBE Onboarding
DESCRIPTION: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. \nContact Information: Karen Goldner | Managing Director\, Established Business Services | kgoldner@wbdc.org \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/wbe-onboarding-49/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211011T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211011T163000
DTSTAMP:20260929T185112
CREATED:20210823T192241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T192241Z
UID:23492-1633968000-1633969800@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:WBE Onboarding
DESCRIPTION: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.\nContact Information: Karen Goldner | Managing Director\, Established Business Services | kgoldner@wbdc.org\nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/wbe-onboarding-49-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T185112
CREATED:20210927T173300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T173300Z
UID:23518-1634036400-1634040000@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:Understanding the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Pre-Award Process
DESCRIPTION:Be Prepared for Grant Opportunities! \nThe 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: \n\nPre-qualification on the GATA Grantee Portal\nCompletion of two risk assessments (Internal Controls Questionnaire (ICQ) and Programmatic Risk Assessment (PRAQ))\n\nThis session will provide detailed information on all of the steps required as part of the GATA process and you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions. \nThere is no cost\, but registration is required. \nHOW TO REGISTER: \n If you have not done so in the past 12 months\, you must fill out this form prior to participating in the webinar. \nClient Intake Form  \nAfter filling out the form\, please register for the webinar in the registration link below. \nContact Information\nMaura Mitchell |\nManaging Director\, Entrepreneurial Programs and Services\, Division II Director\, Illinois SBDC at the WBDC | mmitchellwbdc.org\nPresented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Women’s Business Development Center \n\nThe Illinois SBDC at WBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance\, please contact (312) 853-3477 ext. 100.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/understanding-the-grant-accountability-and-transparency-act-gata-pre-award-process-16/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211019T123000
DTSTAMP:20260929T185112
CREATED:20211011T170312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211011T170312Z
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SUMMARY:COVID-19 EIDL: Know Before You Apply!
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThere is no charge to attend\, but registration is required.  \nHOW TO REGISTER: \n If you have not done so in the past 12 months\, you must fill out this form prior to participating in the webinar. \nClient Intake Form  \nAfter filling out the form\, please register for the webinar at the registration link below. \nContact: Abigail Scanlan | Director of Access to Capital | ascanlan@wbdc.org\n\n 
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/covid-19-eidl-know-before-you-apply/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T100000
DTSTAMP:20260929T185112
CREATED:20210927T181038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T181038Z
UID:23521-1634720400-1634724000@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:Starting Your Business in Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Are you considering starting a business in Illinois?\nDuring 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. \nHOW TO REGISTER: \n If you have not done so in the past 12 months\, you must fill out this form prior to participating in the webinar. \nClient Intake Form  \nAfter filling out the form\, please register for the webinar in the registration link below. \nContact Information\nFelicitas Cortez |\nAssociate Director of Entrepreneurial Services – South Suburbs\n312-853-3477 x. 610 | fcortez@wbdc.org\nPresented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Women’s Business Development Center \n\nThe Illinois SBDC at WBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance\, please contact (312) 853-3477 ext. 100. \n \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/starting-your-business-in-illinois-11/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260929T185112
CREATED:20211014T162152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T162152Z
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SUMMARY:BACP Remote Small Business Expo
DESCRIPTION: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.!\nThe 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 new business strategies\, and meet other business owners. The interactive remote expo will also feature over 30 exhibitors offering 1:1 business guidance\, variety of educational webinars\, panels and a keynote speaker that will help people in all stages of their entrepreneurial journey.\nMark Thursday\, October 21\, 2021 on your calendar and register by visiting chismallbizexpo.com.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/bacp-remote-small-business-expo/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260929T185112
CREATED:20210927T201718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T201718Z
UID:22096-1634828400-1634832000@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:Ley de Responsabilidad y Transparencia de Subsidios de Illinois - GATA
DESCRIPTION:¡Prepárate para las oportunidades de subsidios en Illinois! La Ley de Responsabilidad y Transparencia de Subsidios (GATA por sus siglas en inglés) proporciona una guía uniforme para todos los programas de subsidios o subvenciones del Estado de Illinois. Los solicitantes y beneficiarios de subsidios deben cumplir con los requisitos del portal GATA\, que incluyen la etapa de precalificación y dos evaluaciones de riesgo. En esta sesión se proporcionará información detallada sobre los pasos necesarios a seguir como parte del proceso de GATA. Al final tendrás la oportunidad de hacer preguntas.\n \nWebinar sin costo.\nSe requiere registro y llenar el formulario en el enlace siguiente: bit.ly/wbdcclientintake \nInformación del contacto \nMaria Almeida | Consejero de Servicios Empresariales | malmeida@wbdc.org  \n\n\nThe Illinois SBDC at WBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance\, please contact (312) 853-3477 ext. 100.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/ley-de-responsabilidad-y-transparencia-de-subsidios-de-illinois-gata-6/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T110000
DTSTAMP:20260929T185112
CREATED:20210927T175556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T175556Z
UID:23520-1635242400-1635246000@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:Posiciona tu marca en el mundo online
DESCRIPTION:“Posiciona tu marca en el mundo digital” es un webinar para emprendedoras digitales que desean mejorar su presencia digital con un sitio web simple y altamente efectivo\, el cual les permita convertir visiantes curiosos en clientes felices. \nDurante este seminario web\, exploraremos: \n\n¿Por qué mi marca necesita un sitio web?\n¿Qué elementos debo tomar en cuenta para crear mi web?\nYa tengo mi web ¿y ahora qué?\n5 tips para que tu web brille\n\nOradora Destacada \nArianna Valerie es Diseñadora y Consultora de Marcas especializada en Branding y Marketing Digital\, bajo procesos prácticos y estructurados con su estilo simple y cercano\, Arianna promueve el poder y la importancia del Branding a la Medida y con Intención. \nActualmente ayuda a mujeres visionarias\, innovadoras y dueñas de negocios a irradiar su magia y profesionalismo consolidando sus marcas a través del branding\, para que puedan atraer a su cliente ideal\, acelerar su posicionamiento y liderar con seguridad.\nArianna cuenta con 10 años de experiencia en desarrollo y validación de conceptos comunicacionales y visuales para pequeños negocios\, es la fundadora y CEO de Arianna Valerie Studio® un estudio boutique online especializado en branding\, diseño y web que ayuda a mujeres de habla hispana dueñas de negocios a construir\, elevar y posicionar sus marca.\nEl estudio se distingue por la simplicidad y efectividad de sus procesos a la hora de desarrollar estrategias y por su sutil balance entre el estilo moderno y clásico en la confección de identidades visuales.\n \n \nPara mayor información\, contacte a:  Minerva Calatayud | Directora Asociada del WBDC Aurora | mcalatayud@wbdc.org\n\nFinanciado en parte a través de un Acuerdo de Cooperación con la Administración de Pequeños Negocios de EE. UU.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/posiciona-tu-marca-en-el-mundo-online/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211031
DTSTAMP:20260929T185112
CREATED:20211014T201451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T201451Z
UID:23534-1635552000-1635638399@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:Application Deadline | Plan for Recovery November Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Looking to Pivot Your Business into Recovery for 2021? \nMost 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 consider Plan for Recovery!\nStart Planning for Recovery Today!\nThis intense 6 session hands-on workshop will help you: \n\nIdentify your strengths\nIdentify new markets\nDefine new ways of operating\nIdentify opportunities and create new strategies\nMinimize future losses and recover faster\nProtect your business and establish continuity plans\nCome up with a plan for the future\n\nWhen:  \nNovember Dates \nWeek 1:\nMonday\, November 1\nWednesday\, November 3\nWeek 2:\nMonday\, November 8\nWednesday\, November 10\nWeek 3:\nMonday\, November 15\nWednesday\, November 17\nTime for All Dates\n9:00 am – 11:00 am\, CST\n \nWhere:\nVia Zoom\n \nApplication Deadline:\nSeptember 2\, 2021\nClick the registration link below to access the application\, or click here.\n  \nFor more information\, please contact: \nMaura Mitchell\, Managing Director\, Entrepreneurial Programs and Services\,\nDirector\, Illinois SBDC at the WBDC | mmitchell@wbdc.com \n \n\nThe Illinois SBDC at WBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance\, please contact (312) 853-3477 ext. 100.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/application-deadline-plan-for-recovery-november-cohort/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event
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