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Access to Capital Direct Lending Program Information Session
Access to Capital Direct Lending Program Information Session
Securing capital may be an important step in fueling your business' growth. The Access to Capital team is holding an information session on the Direct Lending Program, an alternative capital option for good businesses and owners with less-than-perfect credit history. Join us for an informational webinar to learn more about the Direct Lending Program, borrower...
Martes de Negocios
Martes de Negocios
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. ¿CÓMO REGISTRARSE EN ESTE WEBINAR? Formulario de admisión de...
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Access to Capital | Let’s Chat: Business Tax Season, Be Prepared!
Access to Capital | Let’s Chat: Business Tax Season, Be Prepared!
Need to learn about the best practices to keep your business organized for tax season? Or, scared to miss out on a qualifying tax deduction this year? Then, don't miss out! Join us to learn key preparation tips to implement now, general 2023 tax reforms and updates, and make THIS YEAR a stress-free tax season!...
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Crowdfund your Small Business Goals with Kiva’s 0% Interest Microloans
Crowdfund your Small Business Goals with Kiva’s 0% Interest Microloans
Exploring financial options as a business can be challenging. Have you ever thought about what exists beyond the bank? Want to learn how crowdfunding could be your digital avenue to accessing capital? Find out how Kiva's zero percent interest micro loans can be a solution and crowdfund your business goals. In this webinar, you will...
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Starting Your Business in Illinois
Starting Your Business in Illinois
Please join us for our Starting Your Business in Illinois webinar. During the webinar, you'll take an initial assessment to help you recognize your startup strengths, we'll introduce you to five basic startup steps, and we'll review the legal entities recommended for startups. Presented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Women’s Business...
Intro to Government Contracting
Intro to Government Contracting
This webinar provides businesses with an introduction to government contracting and includes: -Overview of how agencies buy and sell goods and services -Market research to identify contract opportunities -The role of diverse certifications -Introduction to buying plans -Next steps to get started. Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center is a partnership between WBDC and...
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WBE Onboarding
WBE Onboarding
Newly certified as a WBENC WBE, or wanting a refresher about how the WBDC and WBENC networks work? Join us for this free thirty-minute webinar.
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Digital Bootcamp: Twin Cities | Application Deadline
Adopt a Digital Mindset for Your Business WBDC’s Digital Bootcamp is a one-week course where business owners learn the basics of digitizing their business processes and adopting a digital mindset. Entrepreneurs will be introduced to helpful digital tools and learn best practices to ensure successful integration into all aspects of their business processes. Classes will virtually meet...
Certification: Know Before You Apply
Certification: Know Before You Apply
If your business is 51% or more owned, controlled or managed by a woman or women, and you have considered WBE certification then this workshop is for you. We will discuss: What is WBE certification What is supplier diversity and how does it fit into the certification puzzle Overview of the types of certifications available...
DIY Tips to Validate Companies Worldwide
DIY Tips to Validate Companies Worldwide
Are you missing out on business from potential national and international customers because you can’t tell if they’re legitimate companies? Our expert Louise Kern, managing director at Globis, provides Credit Reports and Due Diligence on any company, any size, any industry, anywhere in the world. She will share free tools you can use from your...
Kiva Basics: Creating a Successful Crowdfunding Profile
Kiva Basics: Creating a Successful Crowdfunding Profile
You know the saying . . . a picture is worth a thousand words. Your entrepreneurial and personal story matters too! Thinking about applying for Kiva’s 0% interest microloan? Learn how to build a quality crowdfunding profile page for your Kiva application and fundraising campaign! We will discuss the 5 different components to your profile...
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Growing Your Food Business
Set Your Food Business on the Right Track This workshop will teach you the ins and outs of various types of food businesses, from how to calculate start-up costs to forecasting revenue and expenses. We'll provide a comparison of different types of food businesses, such as food trucks and catering companies, so you can easily...
Understanding the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Pre-Award Process
Understanding the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Pre-Award Process
Be 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. Pre-qualification on the GATA Grantee Portal Completion of two risk assessments (Internal...
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Access to Capital Direct Lending Program Information Session
Access to Capital Direct Lending Program Information Session
Securing capital may be an important step in fueling your business' growth. The Access to Capital team is holding an information session on the Direct Lending Program, an alternative capital option for good businesses and owners with less-than-perfect credit history. Join us for an informational webinar to learn more about the Direct Lending Program, borrower...
Martes de Negocios
Martes de Negocios
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. ¿CÓMO REGISTRARSE EN ESTE WEBINAR? Formulario de admisión de...
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Navigating Government Resources for Government Contracts
Navigating Government Resources for Government Contracts
Join us as we take a deep dive into all the resources available for government contractors to conduct market research, forecast opportunities and research soon-to-expire contracts. We will show you how to navigate the large volume of contract information that is available from the government. Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center is a partnership...
Access to Capital: Let’s Chat! You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
Access to Capital: Let’s Chat! You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
Are you a small business owner seeking funds for your business and curious about how other entrepreneurs have managed to secure capital? Join us for April's Let's Chat and uncover their secrets! In celebration of Financial Literacy Month, our conversation, "I Don't Know What I Don't Know," will feature Teresa Ging, the CEO and Founder...
Childcare Collaborative
Childcare Collaborative
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. HOW TO REGISTER FOR THIS WEBINAR?...
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GATA Training
GATA Training
Be 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: Pre-qualification on the GATA Grantee Portal Completion of two risk assessments (Internal...
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WSJ The Future of Everything Festival
The Future of Everything Festival | May 2-4, 2023 | New York/Online What are the bold ideas, investments, experiments and moonshots shaping the future? Find out at The Future of Everything Festival, May 2–4. The Wall Street Journal is gathering the most curious minds to explore what’s next with the change agents thinking lightyears ahead....
Crowdfund your Small Business Goals with Kiva’s 0% Interest Microloans
Crowdfund your Small Business Goals with Kiva’s 0% Interest Microloans
Exploring financial options as a business can be challenging. Have you ever thought about what exists beyond the bank? Want to learn how crowdfunding could be your digital avenue to accessing capital? Find out how Kiva's zero percent interest microloans can be a solution and crowdfund your business goals. In this webinar, you will learn...
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Introduction to Government Contracting
Introduction to Government Contracting
This webinar provides businesses with an introduction to government contracting and includes: -Overview of how agencies buy and sell goods and services -Market research to identify contract opportunities -The role of diverse certifications -Introduction to buying plans -Next steps to get started.
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