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SUMMARY:Fecha límite de solicitud: ScaleUp LIttle Village | Una Programa negocios de 9 semanas
DESCRIPTION:“ScaleUp” Little Village – Un programa para negocios de 9 semanas \n“ScaleUp” es un programa de varias semanas de duración basado en talleres diseñados para apoyar a empresas establecidas en el área de Chicago que están enfrentando problemas de sostenibilidad debido a la pandemia del COVID-19. A través de “ScaleUp” se prepara a los empresarios con conocimientos empresariales\, herramientas financieras\, recursos y redes necesarias para mantener negocios productivos que conserven y creen empleos\, impulsen el crecimiento económico y construyan comunidades fuertes.\n \nInformación del Taller\n¿POR QUÉ APLICAR A “SCALE UP”? ¿POR QUÉ AHORA?\n“ScaleUP” es un recurso fundamental para los emprendedores que buscan mitigar el impacto ocasionado por la pandemia del COVID-19.\nCada semana\, el grupo se sumerge en diferentes áreas de decisión empresarial con el objetivo de ayudar a los dueños de negocio a identificar la oportunidad de revisar\, aprender\, e impulsarse a sí mismos con el fin de estimular la sostenibilidad y el crecimiento de sus empresas.\n \nPRINCIPALES TEMAS DEL PROGRAMA\nMercadotecnia: Su marca\, misión y su presentación de 30 segundos\nGestión: Creación de un equipo ganador\nFinanzas: Estados financieros\, punto de equilibrio e indicadores de rendimiento (Key Performance Indicators – KPIs)\nCertificación: seleccionar la certificación adecuada y las oportunidades de acuerdos\n \nBENEFICIOS DEL PROGRAMA\nLos dueños de empresas recibirán asesoramientos en grupos\, así como tutorías y apoyo individualizado en el área de sostenibilidad empresarial y planificación de crecimiento\, mercadotecnia\, finanzas\, contrataciones gubernamentales y certificaciones. Durante el curso\, y más allá de las clases\, se ofrecerán oportunidades trimestrales para entablar contactos con los participantes\, con otros talleres y con exalumnos. Luego de finalizar el programa\, los egresados continuarán recibiendo apoyo personalizado\, así como invitaciones a las clases de la Serie Ejecutiva donde tendrán la oportunidad de profundizar en los temas estudiados en “ScaleUp”.\n¿Quién puede registrarse?\nPara poder participar en “ScaleUp”\, usted debe tener: \n\nAl menos dos años con su negocio\nAl menos dos empleados\nIngresos de al menos $50\,000 (en el 2020 y 2021) y\,\nEstar trabajando a tiempo completo en su negocio.\n\nEl programa está diseñado para propietarios de habla hispana en Little Village y las comunidades circundantes.\nCuando: Todos los miércoles\, 8 de junio – 3 de agosto de 2022 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm\, CDT\nModalidad: Presencial (ubicación por determinar)\nFecha límite para registrarse: 1 de junio de 2022\nHaga clic aquí para aplicar o haga clic en el registro en la parte inferior de esta página. \n  \n \nPatrocinadores de Little Village 2022 \n \nPatrocinador de la ubicación 2022: \n \nSocio del Taller de Little Village 2022 \n 
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/fecha-limite-de-solicitud-scaleup-little-village-una-programa-negocios-de-9-semanas/
CATEGORIES:In-Person/Classroom Workshop,Partner Events,WBDC Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220604
DTSTAMP:20260926T013411
CREATED:20220418T114115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T114115Z
UID:23309-1654214400-1654300799@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:APLICATION DEADLINE | Plan for Profit
DESCRIPTION:Looking to Start a Business ? \nStarting a new business now should give you an advantage in serving potential customers in the ways they are now looking to be served.\nStart Your Journey with Plan for Profit!\nThe Illinois SBDC at the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) provides a comprehensive training program for entrepreneurs learning to work on their business\, whether they are start-up or emerging businesses. Upon completion of the multi-session program\, participants receive a program certificate. \nPre-requisites: \n\nComplete application\nSchedule a Plan for Profit phone interview here or call (312) 853-3477\n\nThings to Know\nProgram Overview \n\nModule 1: Foundation and Vision outlines your business concept as you determine market needs and identify your target market. \nModule 2: Marketing and Exposure invites you to continue your customer discovery\, develop marketing strategies\, and strengthen your brand.\nModule 3: Financials and Finesse helps you acquire the language of business and learn more about financial projections.\n\nProgram Benefits \n\nDetermine key market needs and identify your target market\nAnalyze your company’s marketing strategies and strengthen your brand\nAccess financial advising and loan assistance\nReceive one-on-one mentoring\nAccess in-person or online training\n\nWhen: Every Thursday from June 9 – July 28\, 2022 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am\, CST\nCost: $99.00\nWhere: Via Zoom\nClick Here to Apply Now!\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. \nwith support from CIBC
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/aplication-deadline-plan-for-profit/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220607T113000
DTSTAMP:20260926T013411
CREATED:20220516T190859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T190859Z
UID:23437-1654596000-1654601400@www.wbdc.org
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-15/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260926T013411
CREATED:20220531T163203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T163203Z
UID:23620-1654689600-1654693200@www.wbdc.org
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. \nAnna 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-3/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220609T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260926T013411
CREATED:20220531T163904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T163904Z
UID:23621-1654776000-1654779600@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:10 Things to Know About Starting a Cannabis Business in Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Lunch & Learn! \nFlorence Hardy will discuss the information you need to start a cannabis or cannabis related business in Illinois. This webinar will provide an overview of the following: Compliance and legal considerations\, timeliness and fees\, financing options\, tax requirements and more. \n​Florence Hardy is a graduate of Howard University. She has a Juris Doctor degree from John Marshall Law School in Corporate\, Transactional and Intellectual Property Law.  \nThe beginning of Florence’s career included working for the City of Chicago in the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection where her role included guiding business owners through the licensing and compliance process. 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. \nShe is the Chief Executive Officer of truCrowd Illinois\, the only security-based crowdfunding platform in Illinois. Florence has significant depth of experience in the Cannabis Industry. She is the Chief Operating Officer of Fundanna\, Inc\, which is the only marijuana focused crowdfunding platform in the country.\nPresented by the WBDC Cannabiz Program\, a joint initiative by:
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/10-things-to-know-about-starting-a-cannabis-business-in-illinois-3/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T140000
DTSTAMP:20260926T013411
CREATED:20220516T192011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T192011Z
UID:23440-1654941600-1654956000@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:(PART 3) Strengthen & Grow Child Care Grant Application Assistance – Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cook County Small Business Source\, Women’s Business Development Center and Illinois Action for Children in person to receive 1:1 advising and assistance for the State of Illinois’ Strengthen and Grow Child Care Grants program. Walk-ins acceptable\, registration preferred.\nContact Gabriella Bomben | gbomben@wbdc.org
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/part-3-strengthen-grow-child-care-grant-application-assistance-pop-up/
LOCATION:Illinois Action for Children – Chatham  1111 E. 87th Street  Ste 400  Chicago\, IL 60619\, 1111 E. 87th Street Ste 400\, Chicago\, IL\, 60619\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220613T124500
DTSTAMP:20260926T013411
CREATED:20220606T180435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T180435Z
UID:23624-1655121600-1655124300@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:Going Global - How Language Translation & Interpretation Can Help Your Business Succeed Internationally
DESCRIPTION:Many look to Google Translate as all that’s needed for company translation needs. But would you leave translating your Marketing materials\, website or an important presentation to Google or similar? Find out what a language translation can do for your company. This is a MINI webinar that will go 30 minutes followed by Q and A.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/going-global-how-language-translation-interpretation-can-help-your-business-succeed-internationally/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220613T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220613T163000
DTSTAMP:20260926T013411
CREATED:20220111T155421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T155421Z
UID:23563-1655136000-1655137800@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-56/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220616T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220616T140000
DTSTAMP:20260926T013411
CREATED:20220531T164225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T164225Z
UID:23622-1655384400-1655388000@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:HR: Skills to Look for When Hiring for Your Cannabis Business
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Lunch & Learn! \nRona Borre will discuss how to hire for your cannabis business and what skills you should be looking for that translate well into their business. \n​Rona Borre is the CEO of both Instant Alliance & Growing Talent\, headquartered in Chicago.  Instant Alliance is a human capital firm specializing in building out and scaling technology & digital teams for Fortune 1000/500 organizations\, like McDonald’s\, United\, and Hyatt.  Since founding Growing Talent in 2020\, Rona has brought her decades of experience driving innovation through talent strategies to the ever-evolving cannabis industry.  She currently works with some of the largest MSOs and ancillary companies in the industry.\nPresented by the WBDC Cannabiz Program\, a joint initiative by:
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/hr-skills-to-look-for-when-hiring-for-your-cannabis-business/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220621T233000
DTSTAMP:20260926T013411
CREATED:20220516T193952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T193952Z
UID:23611-1655805600-1655854200@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
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/ley-de-responsabilidad-y-transparencia-de-subsidios-de-illinois-gata-9/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220623T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260926T013411
CREATED:20220525T181334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T181334Z
UID:23617-1655982000-1655985600@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:Crowdfund your Small Business Goals with Kiva’s 0% Interest Microloans
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, you will learn about the loan application process\, eligibility\, and what makes a high-quality crowdfunding profile. Join us 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. If 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/crowdfund-your-small-business-goals-with-kivas-0-interest-microloans-3/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220628T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220628T130000
DTSTAMP:20260926T013411
CREATED:20220525T181656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T181656Z
UID:23618-1656417600-1656421200@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:Martes de Negocios con WBDC
DESCRIPTION:Acompaña al equipo hispano de WBDC el último martes de cada mes a una plática de temas actuales empresariales donde aprenderás sobre diversos temas que te ayudarán a crecer tu negocio. Cada mes tendremos un invitado experto compartiendo sobre temas relevantes que beneficiaran tu empresa.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/martes-de-negocios-con-wbdc/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220630T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220630T120000
DTSTAMP:20260926T013411
CREATED:20220516T194904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T194904Z
UID:23613-1656586800-1656590400@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:Access to Capital | Let's Chat: Collateral
DESCRIPTION:What is Collateral? How important is Collateral when applying for a loan? Join us to understand the definition and types of collateral.\nContact Gabriella Bomben | gbomben@wbdc.org
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/access-to-capital-lets-chat-collateral/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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