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...

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...

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...

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. HOW TO REGISTER:  If you have not done so in the past 12 months, you must...

En esta clase aprenderás sobre la importancia de los seguros y los diferentes tipos de seguros comerciales existentes, así como conocer cuál es el mejor para tu negocio.   Webinar sin costo. Se requiere registro y llenar el formulario en el enlace siguiente: bit.ly/wbdcclientintake Contacto: Yvonne Villalpando |  Entrepreneurial Services Advisor |  312-853-3477 x. 100 | yvillalpando@wbdc.org | Women’s Business...

Florence Hardy will discuss the 10 things you need to know to start a cannabis or cannabis-related business in Illinois. This webinar will provide an overview of the following: Timelines and fees Compliance and legal considerations Financing Options Tax Requirements and more! About Florence Hardy A graduate of Howard University, the beginning of Florence Hardy’s...

  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...

Being aware of culture and cultural differences is an important element of success in global markets. This webinar will focus on major European countries, discussing what cultural issues should be kept in mind, significant differences, and etiquette and communications patterns. Contact Information: Bill McNamara | Director of the ITC at WBDC | bmcnamara@wbdc.org There is no...

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...