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SUMMARY:Exporting: International Order Fulfillment for E-Commerce Brands
DESCRIPTION:Ready to take your brand global? Join our webinar as 3PL ShipBob explains how they have helped their clients service international customers. We will cover: – What about 3PL’s? = Third-party logistics and supply chain management companies; with them you can outsource elements of your distribution\, warehousing\, and international shipping / fulfillment services. -Streamlining your fulfillment process -Scaling your volume of international orders -Why you should use a 3PL when expanding into a new region -Steps for expanding into a new country. \n  \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. \n  \nContact | Bill McNamara |Director of the ITC | bmcnamara@wbdc.org \nPresented by the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at the WBDC
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/exporting-international-order-fulfillment-for-e-commerce-brands/
CATEGORIES:Exporting/International Trade,International Trade,Virtual,Webinar
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SUMMARY:¿Cómo empezar un negocio en Illinois?
DESCRIPTION:¿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. \n  \n¿CÓMO REGISTRARSE EN ESTE WEBINAR? \nFormulario de admisión de clientes Si no lo ha hecho en los últimos 12 meses\, debe completar este formulario antes de participar en el seminario web. \n  \nContacto | Laura Leticia Rodriguez | lrodriguez@wbdc.org \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/
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses,Starting Your Business in Illinois,Talleres en Espanol,Virtual,Webinar
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SUMMARY:WBDC 2022 CENTRAL STATE VIRTUAL UTILITY CONFERENCE & BUSINESS MATCHMAKING
DESCRIPTION:2022 Partners\n \nEngage in an impactful day of learning with innovative utility industry leaders\, featuring Industry Roundtables\, laser learning sessions\, virtual networking\, and the opportunity for category-specific business matchmaking. \n \nEvent Sponsors\n\nGOLD\n \nSilver\n \nBronze
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/26671/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221212T160000
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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-62/
CATEGORIES:Certification,Established Businesses,Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221213T110000
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Pre-Award Process
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Women’s Business Development Center \nBe Prepared for Grant Opportunities! The 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 include the following steps before receiving a grant award. \n• Pre-qualification on the GATA Grantee Portal \n• Completion of two risk assessments (Internal Controls Questionnaire (ICQ) and Programmatic Risk Assessment (PRAQ)) \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. \n  \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. \n  \nContact | Maura Mitchell | mmitchell@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 and 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-2/
CATEGORIES:Understanding GATA,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T110000
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SUMMARY:Access to Capital | Let's Chat: Preparing for the New Year
DESCRIPTION:Your 2023 Goals are calling you … Have you completed your 2022 year-end tasks? What are you going to get done in 2023? New Year’s resolutions aren’t just for your personal life. As the business year draws to an end and you begin to prepare for the following year\, it’s imperative to assess what you are doing to boost your business’s growth. Join our Let’s Chat webinar to learn about what should be on your checklist to wrap up your year strong and tackle 2023 in stride! \n  \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. \n  \nContact | Gabriella Bomben | gbomben@wbdc.org \n 
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/access-to-capital-lets-chat-preparing-for-the-new-year/
CATEGORIES:A2C Let's Chat! Series,Access to Capital,Virtual,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Childcare Collaborative
DESCRIPTION:Childcare Collaborative is a business growth-oriented program presenting relevant topics for childcare providers at all stages of the business lifecycle. Offered on the 4th Wednesday of each month\, Collaborative delivers expert led training and resources\, industry trends\, peer networking opportunities and an on-going partnership supporting participants’ business goals. \n  \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. \n  \nContact | Blanca Berthier | bberthier@wbdc.org \n \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the US Small Business Administration.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/childcare-collaborative-3/
CATEGORIES:Childcare Businesses,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T180000
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SUMMARY:A Social Gathering | Twin Cities
DESCRIPTION:Join the Women’s Business Development Center for an in-person social gathering on December 14th\, 2022.  A special thank you to our sponsor\, Barnes & Thornburg. \n  \nDetails: \nWhen: December14\, 2022 Open House: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. \nFeaturing: Drinks and Light Appetizers \nWhere: Capella Tower\, Business Center Suite 350\, 225 S. 6th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN 55402 \n  \nSponsored by Barnes & Thornburg \n \n  \nParking ramp information: \nThe parking ramp may be accessed off 7th street\, between 2nd and 3rd Avenue. \nFrom the parking ramp\, take the elevators to “L” (skyway).  Exit the elevator and continue straight ahead.  Take a right at “225 Barbers” heading down the skyway\, toward Ameriprise. You are now in the Star Tribune Building.  At this point\, you will see a sign hanging from the ceiling that says “Business Center-3rd Floor” with an arrow pointing to the elevators.  Take these elevators to the 3rd floor. \n  \nIf you are using Uber/Lyft\, be dropped at the door located at: \n650 3rd Avenue South | Minneapolis\, MN 55402 \n  \nThis will drop you at the 3rd Avenue entrance.  Take the escalator to the skyway and look for the sign hanging from the ceiling that says\, “Business Center – 3rd Floor” Take these elevators to 3rd floor. \n 
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/a-social-gathering-twin-cities/
LOCATION:Capella Tower\, Business Center Suite 350\, 225 S. 6th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,WBDC Event
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