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SUMMARY:How to Set Up Your New Business For Success: Use Technology to Test Your Business Idea
DESCRIPTION:Studies show that a significant number of new businesses fail within their first two years of operation. The number one reason for startup failure is a lack of market need. Whether you’re starting up\, adding a new revenue stream\, or pivoting\, remember to test your idea to ensure a market need for your service or product.\nJoin the Illinois SBDC at the WBDC for this webinar\, in which you’ll learn how to use technology to test your idea.\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
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/how-to-set-up-your-new-business-for-success-use-technology-to-test-your-business-idea/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Maura Mitchell":MAILTO:mmitchell@wbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220714T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220714T093000
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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-57/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220718T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220718T170000
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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.\nSe requiere registro y llenar el formulario en el enlace siguiente: bit.ly/wbdcclientintake\nContacto: Yvonne Villalpando |  Entrepreneurial Services Advisor |  312-853-3477 x. 100 | yvillalpando@wbdc.org | Women’s Business Development Center\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/martes-de-negocios-con-wbdc-3/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220718T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220718T130000
DTSTAMP:20260926T005330
CREATED:20220627T171027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T183201Z
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SUMMARY:International Sourcing: China or Mexico?
DESCRIPTION:What are the advantages and disadvantages of sourcing your products from these countries? By Sourcing we mean purchasing components or finished goods from or contract manufacturing from or having your own facility there.\nIn this 30 minute MINI webinar Alonso Vizcarra from Nepanoa Inc will make the case that Mexico is your best choice for international sourcing. He will be comparing issues such as labor costs\, transportation costs\, culture\, best industries and IP protection\, among other topics.\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
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/international-sourcing-china-or-mexico/
CATEGORIES:International Trade,Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220720T103000
DTSTAMP:20260926T005330
CREATED:20220627T171346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T171346Z
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SUMMARY:2022 FRBC/WBDC Huddle Series: Cybersecurity Trends and Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Cybersecurity experts from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the business community will provide information on how to avoid a cyberattack and discuss best practices to defend your business’ digital spaces\, networks\, and sensitive information from malicious attacks.\nContact Abby Scanlan or Cynthia Johnson | ascanlan@wbdc.org | cjohnson@wbdc.org
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/2022-frbc-wbdc-huddle-series-cybersecurity-trends-and-best-practices/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220726T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220726T100000
DTSTAMP:20260926T005330
CREATED:20220627T172259Z
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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\n 
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/23583/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220726T120000
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CREATED:20220627T172616Z
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UID:23633-1658836800-1658840400@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-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220727T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220727T103000
DTSTAMP:20260926T005330
CREATED:20220627T172841Z
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UID:23634-1658912400-1658917800@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:2022 FRBC / WBDC HUDDLE SERIES: Access to Public and Private Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Representatives from the Small Business Administration will discuss how to access opportunities from the recently passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the American Rescue Plan Act Stimulus Package Funds and representatives from AbbVie\, Peoples Gas\, City of Chicago\, and Cook County will discuss the best practices when seeking contracts and subcontracting opportunities with their organizations.\nContact Abby Scanlan or Cynthia Johnson | ascanlan@wbdc.org | cjohnson@wbdc.org
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/2022-frbc-wbdc-huddle-series-access-to-public-and-private-opportunities/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220727T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220727T120000
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CREATED:20220627T173045Z
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UID:23635-1658917800-1658923200@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:Making Intelligent Investments in Your Company’s Cybersecurity
DESCRIPTION:Securing your systems doesn’t have to be expensive. Smart investments minimize your company’s exposure to catastrophic cyber events. Learn from an expert how to maximize value from your current and future technology choices. 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).\nContact Jessie Leonard | jleonard@wbdc.org
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/making-intelligent-investments-in-your-companys-cybersecurity/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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