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SUMMARY:Plan for Profit Winter 2023 | Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:A Guided Process for Developing Your Business\nEach session focuses on a critical aspect of business development and then allows time for you to draft part of a plan. To strengthen your skills\, you get feedback from other participants. Moreover\, a vast array of online tools are discussed that will assist you research questions related to finding your target market\, analyzing your competition\, and developing your business. \nUpon completion of the program and a solid business pitch\, you will receive a Plan for Profit program certificate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPROGRAM OVERVIEW\n\n\n\n\n\nModule 1: Foundation and Vision\n\nWrite the first draft of your executive summary.\nDetermine market needs at the industry level.\nIdentify your target market.\nBuild a company overview.\nPitch your idea to your peers.\n\nModule 2: Marketing and exposure\n\nWrite about your competition.\nDescribe your company’s strengths and weaknesses.\nDevelop marketing strategies and tactics.\nIdentify how to engage clients through online marketing.\nDetermine marketing costs and timing.\n\nModule 3:  Financials and Finesse\n\nComplete pricing\, sales estimates\, and expenses research.\nCreate initial financial projections.\nDeliver a presentation to a panel of lenders and business coaches to support your efforts in articulating your business pitch.\n\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\nPrerequisites \n\nMust attend the virtual two-session boot camp before the Plan for Profit six-week program.\nBe committed to only one business venture idea that you plan to develop.\nMake an appointment with our Director of Entrepreneurial Services to help assess your idea and your readiness for this rigorous program.\nBring your laptop/ tablet device.\nComplete Plan for Profit application.\n\nBootcamp Sessions \nSession 1: Thursday\, February 16\, 2023 | 9 am – 11 am\, CST \nSession 2: Thursday\, February 23\, 2023 | 9 am – 11 am\, CST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPROGRAM DETAILS\n\n\n\n\nWhen? \nEvery Thursday from March 2 – April 6\, 2023 \n9:00 am – 11:00 am\, CST \nWhere? \nVia Zoom \nCost: \n$99.00 \nPrerequisite Bootcamp Sessions: \nBootcamp Sessions \nSession 1: Thursday\, February 16\, 2023 | 9 am – 11 am\, CST \nSession 2: Thursday\, February 23\, 2023 | 9 am – 11 am\, CST \nContact: \nMaura Mitchell\nManaging Director\, Entrepreneurial Programs and Services\nmmitchell@wbdc.org\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAPPLICATION PROCESS\n\n\n\n\nFor details and next steps\, contact Maura Mitchell at (312)853-3477 x130  or mmitchell@wbdc.org. \nCLICK HERE OR BELOW TO APPLY TODAY!
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/26922/
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses,Starting Your Business in Illinois
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T090000
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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? \nJoin us for this free hour webinar. \n  \nContact | Karen Goldner | Managing Director\, Established Business Services | kgoldner@wbdc.org
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/wbe-onboarding-2/
CATEGORIES:Certification,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230215
DTSTAMP:20260924T162240
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SUMMARY:ScaleHigher | Illinois\, Missouri and Iowa W/MBEs | APPLICATION DEADLINE
DESCRIPTION:A 10-week online class for business owners\, where you can learn and grow with other business owners just like you.\nGrow Your Business to the Next Level\nThe Women’s Business Development Center is proud to present ScaleHigher\, sponsored by Wells Fargo. This ten-week online class is designed to assist entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses. Participants will learn from business experts and experience a comprehensive curriculum focused on leadership\, business branding\, finances\, digital tools\, and peer-to-peer mentoring.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nELEVATE YOUR BRAND WITH SCALEHIGHER\n\n\n\n\nAs a small business owner\, you understand the importance of constantly looking for new ways to improve your company. One of the most effective ways to achieve growth is through investing in leadership training\, business education\, and digital skills training for yourself and your team. \nScaleHigher invests in your growth as a business owner. \n\nLeadership training will help you and your team members develop the skills necessary to effectively lead and manage your business.\nOur business education courses cover a range of topics\, from financial management to branding\, marketing and sales\, to help you make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.\nDigital skills training will help you and your team members stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and strategies for online success. Work one-on-one with a Digital Tools Coach to identify how you can incorporate digital tools into your business.\nConnections build your business through peer-to-peer mentorship and coaching services on branding\, leadership\, and digital tools to help you develop and implement strategies for growth.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith generous support from Wells Fargo\, each graduate will receive personalized digital advising sessions from an industry expert – a $1\,000 value! \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nCOHORT DETAILS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIdeal Candidates: \n\nCertified WBE and/or MBE Entrepreneurs in Illinois\, Missouri\, and Iowa\nAnnual Revenue of $75-250k\n2+ Years in business\n2+ employees/contractors and hiring\nCommitted to attending all 10 weeks of virtual learning via Zoom\, March 1 – May 3\, 2023\n\nCommitted to attending all 10 weeks of virtual learning via Zoom\, February 28 – May 3\, 2023 \nWhen: \n\nEvery Wednesday | 9:30 am-12:30 pm\, CST\nMarch 1 – May 3\, 2023\n\nWhere: \n\nVirtual Zoom Meetings\n\nWhen: \n\nEvery Tuesday | 9:30 am-12:30 pm\, CST\nFebruary 28 – May 2\, 2023\n\nApplication Deadline: \nFebruary 14\, 2023 \n  \nThank you to our generous cohort sponsors and partners who allow the WBDC to provide ScaleHigher at no cost to all participants. \n 
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/application-deadline-illinois-missouri-and-iowa-w-mbes/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses,WBDC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T110000
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SUMMARY:Starting Your Business in Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Women’s Business Development Center. \nAre you considering starting a business in Illinois? During 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. \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/27041/
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses,Starting Your Business in Illinois,Virtual,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Access to Capital | Let's Chat: Independent Contractor vs. Employee
DESCRIPTION:How well do you understand the difference between independent contractors and employees? Are you confident you have classified them correctly? Have you ever debated the merits of hiring versus contracting for your business? Join our February Access to Capital Let’s Chat: Independent Contractors or Employees! We will discuss how to distinguish between the two and the pros and cons of each with experienced legal professionals. \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 | Emma Westfall | ewestfall@wbdc.org
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/access-to-capital-lets-chat-independent-contractor-vs-employee/
CATEGORIES:A2C Let's Chat! Series,Access to Capital,Start-Up & Emerging Businesses,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230218
DTSTAMP:20260924T162240
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SUMMARY:RiseUp! Childcare Business Cohort | APPLICATION DEADLINE
DESCRIPTION:Gain business insight for your home or center-based business.\nOur early childhood education entrepreneurship services are designed to provide business insight to prospective and existing childcare entrepreneurs for home and center-based businesses. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPROGRAM OVERVIEW\n\n\n\n\nWe provide business development counseling\, workshops and classes\, and access to capital through loan packaging and microloans to new and established providers. Program participants will follow a step-by-step process to develop a business and marketing plan\, policies and procedures for their childcare business\, a parent handbook and a sound understanding of business financials.\n\nModule 1: Business Planning\nModule 2: Record Keeping and Taxes\nModule 3:  Marketing\nModule 3:  Financials\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPROGRAM DETAILS\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nEstablished Childcare Providers\nChildcare entrepreneurs 2 or more years in business\nEstablished Licensed home providers\nEstablished childcare center providers\n\nWhen? \nEvery Tuesdays \nFebruary 21 – March 28\, 2023 \n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\, CDT \nWhere? \nVia Zoom \nApplication Deadline: \nFebruary 17\, 2023 \nContact Information | Yvonne Villalpando yvillalpando@wbdc.org \n\n \nThe WBDC Childcare Business program provides INCCRRA credits for those with a Gateways number. \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAPPLICATION PROCESS\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE OR BELOW TO APPLY TODAY!
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/application-deadline-riseup-childcare-business-cohrt/
CATEGORIES:Childcare Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T100000
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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 | Felicitas Cortez | fcortez@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-3/
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses,Understanding GATA,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230222T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230222T150000
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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 | Yvonne Villalpando | yvillalpando@wbdc.org \n \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the US Small Business Administration.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/27009/
CATEGORIES:Childcare Businesses,Start-Up & Emerging Businesses,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230228T123000
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SUMMARY:Martes de Negocios
DESCRIPTION:Acompaña al equipo hispano de WBDC el último martes de cada mes a una plática de temas actuales empresariales donde aprenderás sobre diversos tópicos que te ayudarán a crecer tu negocio. Cada mes tendremos un invitado experto compartiendo información relevante que beneficiará a tu empresa. \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 | Yvonne Villalpando | yvillalpando@wbdc.org \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-2/
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses,Talleres en Espanol,Virtual,Webinar
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