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SUMMARY:Chicago Remote Small Business Expo
DESCRIPTION:The BACP’s interactive Small Business Expo will provide business owners and entrepreneurs a forum to get expert advice\, connect with industry experts and government agencies\, learn new business strategies\, meet other business owners and attend an inspiring keynote address. \nThe full schedule is:\n9:15 a.m.-10:00 a.m.\nPanel #1: Ask BACP: Get Answers to City Licensing Questions.\n10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.\nPanel #2: Financing: Financial Fundamentals for Business Owners & Entrepreneurs.\n11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.\nPanel #3: Business Planning: Strategies for Success.\nKeynote Address: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.\nKatie Tuten\, Founder and Co-owner of The Hideout and Joe Shanahan\, Owner of Metro\, Smartbar and Gman Tavern
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/chicago-remote-small-business-expo/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220510T113000
DTSTAMP:20260926T032226
CREATED:20220426T154611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T154611Z
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SUMMARY:Ley de Responsabilidad y Transparencia de Subsidios de Illinois
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/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220511T110000
DTSTAMP:20260926T032226
CREATED:20220425T105056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T105056Z
UID:23321-1652263200-1652266800@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:¿Que Significa "Incorporar" un negocio?
DESCRIPTION:Acompáñenos para obtener más información y hacer preguntas la abogada Noeli Serna Mayo 11\, 2022 a las 10am. Abogada Noeli cubrira lo que significa incorporar un negocio como LLC\, Incorporacion C/S/ o LLC\, Las ventajas y desventajas y el proceso para registrar su negocio. No pierdas esta oportunidad de poder obtener respuestas para registrar tu negocio en la entidad legal adecuada para usted. \nPresentadora: \nNoeli Serna Esq.  \nAbogada Fundadora Serna Servicios Legales\nEmail: ns@sernaservicioslegales.com\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/que-significa-incorporar-un-negocio/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220512T093000
DTSTAMP:20260926T032226
CREATED:20220111T155249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T155249Z
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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-55/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260926T032226
CREATED:20220502T153725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T153725Z
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SUMMARY:Empieza tu negocio de comida
DESCRIPTION:¿Te apasiona la comida y quieres empezar un nuevo negocio pero no sabes como hacerlo? Participa en este evento para aprender los pasos mas importantes para iniciar un negocio de comida. Expertos en el tema te hablaran de la seguiridad en el manejo sanitario de los alimentos\, inspección de los alimentos\, licencias y permisos necesarios y el proceso que debes seguir para empezar tu negocio. No te lo pierdas! El evento es gratuito. \n  \nInformación del contacto \nMinerva Calatayud | mcalatayud@wbdc.org \n \nEl SBDC de Illinois en WBDC se financia en parte a través de un acuerdo de cooperación con la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas de EE. UU. y el Departamento de Comercio y Oportunidades Económicas de Illinois. Se realizarán adaptaciones razonables para personas con discapacidades si se solicitan con al menos dos semanas de anticipación\, comuníquese con (312) 853-3477 ext. 100.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/empieza-tu-negocio-de-comida/
LOCATION:Waubonsee Community College 18 S. River St\, Aurora\, IL
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220516T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220516T123000
DTSTAMP:20260926T032226
CREATED:20220426T155321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T155321Z
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SUMMARY:Grants for International Businesses
DESCRIPTION:In this 30 minute mini webinar we will have Mr. Atul Nair\, Illinois State Trade & Export Promotion (ISTEP) Program Specialist present about the ISTEP grants. Will address – eligibility requirements\, what type of expenses can be covered/ subsidized\, what is application process\, followed by Q and A.\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/grants-for-international-businesses/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260926T032226
CREATED:20220313T182339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220313T182339Z
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SUMMARY:The Future Of Everything Festival l May 17–19\, 2022 l New York // Online
DESCRIPTION:The impact—and profound transformation—of the last two years has triggered a new world order. What now? \nDiscover the extraordinary ideas shaping our future when The Wall Street Journal brings together leaders from business\, science\, sports and culture at this year’s Future of Everything Festival. Join us for unscripted interviews\, immersive storytelling\, cutting-edge technologies and exclusive experiences with true visionaries–as well as the opportunity to connect with other curious minds. It’s all happening May 17–19 in New York City and online.\nRegister to lock in our exclusive partner rates: https://bit.ly/3HfcP23 Use code: WBDC.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/the-future-of-everything-festival-l-may-17-19-2022-l-new-york-online/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220517T100000
DTSTAMP:20260926T032226
CREATED:20220426T155549Z
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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 at the registration link below. \nContact Information\nFelicitas Cortez | 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.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/starting-your-business-in-illinois-15/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220519T193000
DTSTAMP:20260926T032226
CREATED:20220518T172631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T172631Z
UID:23615-1652985000-1652988600@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:Know Before You Apply: 3 Part Series (PART 1) General Overview of Strengthen and Grow Child Care Grant
DESCRIPTION: \nPART 1\nJoin the Cook County Small Business Source\, Women’s Business Development Center and Illinois Action for Children to learn more about the State of Illinois’ Strengthen and Grow Child Care Grants program. We will review the details\, process\, and eligibility. The webinar will be presented in English and Spanish translation services are available. Registration is required. Check out May 26\, 2022\, on our calendar for Part 2 and June 11\, 2022 for Part 3. \nContact | Gabriella Bomben\, gbomben@wbdc.org \nRegister to attend below.  \n 
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/know-before-you-apply-3-part-series-part-1-general-overview-of-strengthen-and-grow-child-care-grant/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220524T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220524T100000
DTSTAMP:20260926T032226
CREATED:20220426T175636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T175636Z
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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-25/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220525T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220525T133000
DTSTAMP:20260926T032226
CREATED:20220426T180158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T180158Z
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SUMMARY:Own Your Worth: A Negotiation Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Illinois SBDC at the WBDC and Amanda R. Moncada-Perkins of Stoutegy Law as Amanda offers advice on negotiating. A negotiation is nothing more than a structured discussion between two or more people. The clearer you are about your goals and the more prepared you are for your discussion\, the more comfortable you feel about asking for what you want. In this webinar\, we will cover the fundamentals of negotiating\, such as mindset\, misconceptions\, and stages of negotiating\, and we’ll discuss techniques to help ease the negotiating angst to help you better advocate for yourself. \nAmanda R. Moncada-Perkins is the founding attorney of Stoutegy Law\, a Chicago-based corporate law firm with a mission to provide space for talented Women attorneys and excellent legal counsel for Women business leaders.  \nAmanda is a former second-grade teacher\, turned corporate and finance attorney and negotiating phenom. Her experience ranges from teaching seven-year-old children multiplication and division (using orange and apple prop aids) to closing multimillion-dollar corporate deals for Fortune 500 companies. And\, she is proud of it all. \nAmanda serves as an adjunct legal writing professor at DePaul Law\, teaching future lawyers how to write excellent contracts and provide conscious counsel to their clients. Amanda also runs a business consulting practice through which she empowers successful\, ambitious\, Women-led companies around the country to improve their operations and systems to create sustainable and profitable businesses.\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 | \nMaura Mitchell | mmitchell@wbdc.org \nManaging Director\, Entrepreneurial Programs and Services\, Division II \nDirector\, Illinois SBDC at the WBDC\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/own-your-worth-a-negotiation-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220526T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220526T193000
DTSTAMP:20260926T032226
CREATED:20220518T172936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T172936Z
UID:23616-1653589800-1653593400@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:Know Before You Apply: 3 Part Series (PART 2) Strengthen and Grow Child Care Grant – Creating a Comprehensive Budget
DESCRIPTION:PART 2\nJoin the Cook County Small Business Source\, Women’s Business Development Center\, and Illinois Action for Children to learn more about how to create a comprehensive budget for the Strengthen and Grow Child Care Grants program. The webinar will be presented in English and Spanish translation services are available. Registration is required. Check out June 11\, 2022\, on our calendar for Part 3. \nContact | Gabriella Bomben\, gbomben@wbdc.org \nRegister to attend below. 
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/know-before-you-apply-3-part-series-part-2-strengthen-and-grow-child-care-grant-creating-a-comprehensive-budget/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,Webinar
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