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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-47/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220113T100000
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SUMMARY:Strengthen and Grow Child Care Grants
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about the Strengthen and Grow Child Care Grants program. We will review the details\, process\, and eligibility.\nThere is no cost\, but registration is required.\nHOW TO REGISTER FOR THIS WEBINAR?\nClient Intake Form  If you have not done so in the past 12 months\, you must fill out this form prior to participating in the webinar.\nContact Information | Veronica Ojeda | Associate Director of Access to Capital | vojeda@wbdc.org
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/strengthen-and-grow-child-care-grants/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220113T113000
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SUMMARY:Como escoger la mejor plataforma y los metodos de pago para tu negocio
DESCRIPTION:El mundo del internet nos ofrece diferentes espacios para crear y promocionar nuestros negocios. Pero\, ¿cómo saber cual es el ideal para el nuestro? En la primera hora del taller te compartiremos las claves que debemos considerar al momento de seleccionar la plataforma de redes sociales para lograr aumentar la visibilidad y el reconocimiento de nuestra marca. En la segunda parte\, del taller\, aprenderás cuales son los métodos de pago en línea mas populares\, como funcionan\, cuales son los requisitos para empezar a utilizarlos en nuestros negocios y los costos de estas herramientas. \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/como-escoger-la-mejor-plataforma-y-los-metodos-de-pago-para-tu-negocio/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220124T124000
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CREATED:20220104T144152Z
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SUMMARY:Exporting: Sell in US Dollars or the Local Currency?
DESCRIPTION:As an exporter\, one of your first choices will be to choose what currency to sell or operate in. There are several alternatives and each has pros and cons.\nIn this webinar we will go over these options in a concise focused manner. This is a Mini-webinar- we will get right to the content and webinar will be 30 minutes long with Q&A after.\nContact Information: Bill McNamara | Director of the ITC | bmcnamara@wbdc.org\nThere is no cost to attend\, but registration is required.\nHow to Register for this Webinar: \n\nIf you haven’t done so in the last 12 months\, you must fill out our Client Intake Form here in order to attend the webinar\nRegister for the webinar by clicking the registration link below.\n\nPresented by the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at the WBDC\n 
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/exporting-sell-in-us-dollars-or-the-local-currency/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260927T124105
CREATED:20220104T150354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T150354Z
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SUMMARY:Grow Your Business\, Using Digital Tools\, E-commerce and\, Strategy
DESCRIPTION:In today’s business environment it is necessary to have a good digital strategy and the necessary online skills to grow or start a business.  Whether you are a business owner or a startup\, participate in this online workshop to increase your knowledge of online tools and e-commerce to help you increase revenue\, sell online\, capture new clients\, optimize your accessibility\, increase your brand\, and ultimately grow your business \nThis is a 6-week course.\nDate and Time:  Every Wednesday\, January 26 – March 2\, 2022  | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nTopics included in the sessions: \n\nWays To Start an Online Business  \nOnline Marketing strategy\nStrategies to position your brand in the online world\nSales Strategy: Reach customers online with Google\nKey Financials Every Business should know\nUnderstand your analytics and take action\nLaunch Your Online Business Strategies to grow your business\n\nThere is no charge to attend\, but registration is required. 
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/grow-your-business-using-digital-tools-e-commerce-and-strategy/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220126T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220126T120000
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SUMMARY:Securing Your Data in Business Partnerships to Protect Your Dreams
DESCRIPTION:Explore third party data Business to Business (B2B) risk. This is a three-part series presented by American Family Insurance in partnership with the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) and Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI). \n\nJanuary 26 – Securing Your Data in Business Partnerships to Protect Your Dreams: https://www.wispro.org/event/supply-chain-cybersecurity-compliance-for-small-medium-size-businesses-session-one/\nApril 27 – Don’t be Victimized by Ransomware: https://www.wispro.org/event/25008/\nJuly 27 – Making Intelligent Investments in Your Company’s Cybersecurity: https://www.wispro.org/event/making-intelligent-investments-in-your-companys-cybersecurity/\n\nContact: Jessie Leonard | Associate Director \, WBE Certification\, Milwaukee | jleonard@wbdc.org
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/securing-your-data-in-business-partnerships-to-protect-your-dreams/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220127T100000
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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 FOR THIS WEBINAR?\nClient Intake Form  If you have not done so in the past 12 months\, you must fill out this form prior to participating in the webinar.\nContact Information | \nFelicitas Cortez \nAssociate Director of Entrepreneurial Services – South Suburbs\n312-853-3477 x. 610 | fcortez@wbdc.org\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-20/
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