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SUMMARY:APPLICATION DEADLINE | Elevate Childcare Business Winter 2022 Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Create a future for yourself and the next generation. \nA 6-Week Virtual Business Cohort\nOur early childhood education entrepreneurship services are designed to provide business insight to prospective and existing childcare entrepreneurs for home and center-based businesses.\nElevate program participants will follow a process to develop a business plan and marketing strategy\, learn operational best practices and sound methods for managing their childcare business financials. \nThe WBDC workshop series includes sessions on the following topics: \n\nBusiness Planning with a Growth Mindset\nTargeting Your Market  \nStrategic Marketing\nOperational Efficiencies\nBusiness Financials\n\nWho should attend?\nELEVATE is for Established Childcare Providers\n• Childcare entrepreneurs 2 or more years in business\n• Established Licensed home providers\n• Established childcare center providers\nWhen: Every Thursday | March 10 – April 14\, 2022 | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\, CST\nApplication Deadline: March 7\, 2022\nHere’s how to get started:\nCLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND APPLY TODAY!
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/application-deadline-elevate-childcare-business-winter-2022-cohort/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220309T103000
DTSTAMP:20260927T091911
CREATED:20220228T194908Z
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SUMMARY:¿Cómo empezar un negocio en Illinois?
DESCRIPTION:Virtual | Little Village Chamber of Commerce \n¿Quieres comenzar un negocio y no sabes cómo? \nEn este taller aprenderemos los pasos básicos para iniciar un negocio en Illinois\, revisaremos los diferentes tipos de entidades legales recomendadas para negocios nuevos y realizaremos una auto-evaluación para ayudarte a reconocer tus fortalezas y debilidades;. Este taller es sin costo y será virtual. No te pierdas esta gran oportunidad.\nWebinar sin costo.\nSe requiere registro y llenar el formulario en el enlace siguiente: bit.ly/wbdcclientintake\nContact Information\nLaura Leticia Rodriguez | lrodriguez@wbdc.org\nHosted by the Illinois SBDC at the WBDC\n\nEl SBDC de Illinois en el WBDC está financiado en parte a través de un acuerdo de cooperación con la Administración de Pequeños Negocios de Estados Unidos y el Departamento de Comercio y Oportunidades Económicas de Illinois. Se harán adaptaciones razonables para las personas con discapacidades si se solicita con al menos dos semanas de anticipación para clases presenciales; comuníquese al (312) 853-3477 ext. 100.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/como-empezar-un-negocio-en-illinois-14/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220310T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220310T093000
DTSTAMP:20260927T091911
CREATED:20220111T155018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T155018Z
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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-53/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220311T130000
DTSTAMP:20260927T091911
CREATED:20220309T211229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T211229Z
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SUMMARY:10 Things to Know About Starting a Cannabis Business in Illinois
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nTimelines and fees\nCompliance and legal considerations\nFinancing Options\nTax Requirements and more!\n\nAbout Florence Hardy\nA graduate of Howard University\, the beginning of Florence Hardy’s career included working for the City of Chicago in the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection guiding business owners through the licensing and compliance process. She has a Juris Doctor degree from John Marshall Law School in corporate\, transactional\, and intellectual property law. Past positions held by Florence include the Director of the Small Business Development Center at the Far South Community Development Corporation\, as well as the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.\nContact: Aisha Ahrens | Associate Director\, Access to Capital | aahrens@wbdc.org\nThere is no cost to attend\, but registration is required.\nHOW TO REGISTER: \n\nIf you haven’t done so in the last 12 months\, please fill out our Client Intake Form here\nRegister for the webinar by clicking the registration link below.\n\nPresented by the WBDC Cannabiz Program\, a joint initiative by:\n \n 
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/23097/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220315T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220315T134500
DTSTAMP:20260927T091911
CREATED:20220309T152845Z
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SUMMARY:Women In: The Entertainment Industry
DESCRIPTION:Women In: The Entertainment Industry – March 15 l 12:00pm–1:45pm ET \nWomen at the helm of studios\, networks and creative teams are changing the way we tell stories\, consume media and manage entertainment businesses. Join WSJ to hear from the female decision makers shaping entertainment. Secure your complimentary ticket today. Use code: WBDC
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/women-in-the-entertainment-industry/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220316T110000
DTSTAMP:20260927T091911
CREATED:20220309T154814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T154814Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Pre-Award Process
DESCRIPTION:IT’S SBDC DAY!\nBe 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-22/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220317T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220317T173000
DTSTAMP:20260927T091911
CREATED:20220315T132610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T132610Z
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SUMMARY:Female Leaders of Innovation and Food Technology
DESCRIPTION:This Women’s History Month\, The Hatchery Chicago has partnered with the Women’s Business Development Center to bring together leading female thought leaders to discuss the unique ways women continue to transform the landscape of the food industry.\nSpeakers:\n– Riana Lynn\, Founder of Journey Foods\n– Lisa Curtis\, CEO of Kuli Kuli\n– Becca McCracken\, Director of Merchandising at Farmer’s Fridge\nUSE PROMO CODE: WBDC2022 | 100% Off Discount
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/female-leaders-of-innovation-and-food-technology/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260927T091911
CREATED:20220228T201733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T201733Z
UID:23582-1647864000-1647867600@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:Culture and Doing Business in Northeast Asia - China\, Japan\, Korea
DESCRIPTION:Being aware of culture and cultural differences is an important element of success in global markets. This webinar will focus on China\, Korea and Japan and present what cultural issues should be kept in mind\, what are significant differences between these countries and discuss etiquette and communications patterns.\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/culture-and-doing-business-in-northeast-asia-china-japan-korea/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220322T113000
DTSTAMP:20260927T091911
CREATED:20220228T202247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T202247Z
UID:23583-1647943200-1647948600@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 \nLaura Leticia Rodriguez | lrodriguez@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-8/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220324T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220324T173000
DTSTAMP:20260927T091911
CREATED:20220315T132836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T132836Z
UID:23592-1648137600-1648143000@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:Inspirational Female Leaders
DESCRIPTION:This Women’s History Month\, The Hatchery Chicago has partnered with the Women’s Business\nDevelopment Center to bring together the inspirational female leaders who followed their\ndreams and pursued passions with purpose.\nModerator:\n– Cynthia Johnson\, Director of Established Business Services at the Women’s Business\nDevelopment Center\nSpeakers:\n– Maggie Seng Sadowsky\, the President and Owner of 8 Track Foods\n– Perteet Spencer Co-Founder\, President & CEO\, Ayo Foods\n– Emily Groden\, Founder & CEO\, Evergreen\nUSE PROMO CODE: WBDC2022 | 100% Off Discount
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/23107/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220330T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220330T130000
DTSTAMP:20260927T091911
CREATED:20220315T141106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T141106Z
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SUMMARY:CannaBiz Program Lunch & Learn: Insuring your Cannabis Business
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Lunch & Learn! \nAnna Maria Viti-Welch will discuss how to properly insure your cannabis business. She will help us navigate the world of cannabis business insurance and what questions you should be asking when looking for the right way to secure your business. \nFeatured Speaker | Anna Maria Viti-Welch | Speaker\, Mentor\, and Educator| President\, The Viti Companies \n​Anna Maria serves on the Board of Directors for First Bank of Highland Park\, The Gaples Institute\, and Fenix Family Health. She holds memberships in NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners)\, NIFA (Northern Illinois Franchise Association)\, WBDC (Women’s Business Development Center)\, Hatchery\, MATTER\, Good Food\, City of Chicago\, WIC (Women in Cannabis)\, 1871 and other startup accelerators and local Chambers of Commerce.\nPresented by the WBDC Cannabiz Program\, a joint initiative by:
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/cannabiz-program-lunch-learn-insuring-your-cannabis-business/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220331T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220331T120000
DTSTAMP:20260927T091911
CREATED:20220228T204055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T204055Z
UID:23585-1648724400-1648728000@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:Access to Capital | Let's Chat: Small Business Taxes
DESCRIPTION:Our new “Let’s Chat” sessions will be held monthly to discuss finding the right capital\, at the right time\, from the right source\, for your business.\n \nUpcoming Session:Join us to learn about how to prepare for business tax season\, we’ll discuss key tips to implement.\nIn Partnership with:
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/access-to-capital-lets-chat-small-business-taxes/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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