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SUMMARY:Crowdfund your Small Business Goals with Kiva’s 0% Interest Microloans
DESCRIPTION: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 learn about the loan application process and overall eligibility. There will be time for a Q&A session at the end.\n\nIf you would like to submit your questions ahead of time\, please email our Capital Access Manager at Kiva Chicago\, Gabriella Bomben: chicago@local.kiva.org
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/crowdfund-your-small-business-goals-with-kivas-0-interest-microloans-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230412T100000
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SUMMARY:Starting Your Business in Illinois
DESCRIPTION: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 Development Center. \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 & 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/starting-your-business-in-illinois-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230413T090000
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SUMMARY:WBE Onboarding
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/wbe-onboarding-5/
CATEGORIES:Certification,Established Businesses,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230418
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SUMMARY:Digital Bootcamp: Twin Cities | Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Adopt a Digital Mindset for Your Business\nWBDC’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 daily via Zoom.   \nDAILY VIRTUAL SESSIONS \nApril 24 – 28\, 2023 | 9:30 am to 11 am \n\n\nBOOTCAMP HIGHLIGHTS\n\n\n\n\nEntrepreneurs will discuss digital tools to help their businesses with: \n\nPlanning\nCustomer Management\nCybersecurity\nWebsite Data Management\nSocial Media Management\nSales Management\nFinancial Management\n\nFor each topic\, we will introduce the digital landscape\, identify the key features of the digital tools available for comparison\, and discern which tools are right for your business. \nWHO CAN APPLY\n\nEmerging and Established businesses – operating for 1+ years\nMust have proven earned revenue (Filed Business Tax Return or P&L with $50K for 2022)\nInterest in finding efficiency in processes\nMust have a website\nBusiness must be in the Greater Twin Cities Area\n\n*As part of the application process\, each business owner must schedule a Zoom interview with facilitators. \nDAILY VIRTUAL SESSIONS \nApril 24 – 28\, 2023 | 9:30 am to 11 am \nApplication Deadline: \nTuesday\, April 18\, 2023 \n\n  \n\nThe Sponsor of the Digital Bootcamp this spring is Capital One.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/digital-bootcamp-twin-cities-application-deadline/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T110000
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SUMMARY:DIY Tips to Validate Companies Worldwide
DESCRIPTION: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 own computer to quickly and confidently screen emails and contacts to know whether you have a hot prospect or a hot potato.”
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/diy-tips-to-validate-companies-worldwide/
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T120000
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SUMMARY:Kiva Basics: Creating a Successful Crowdfunding Profile
DESCRIPTION: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 and 5 different themes to keep in mind. Know the tactics before you apply!
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/kiva-basics-creating-a-successful-crowdfunding-profile/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T090000
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Pre-Award Process
DESCRIPTION: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. \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. \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 & 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-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230425T110000
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SUMMARY:Access to Capital Direct Lending Program Information Session
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin us for an informational webinar to learn more about the Direct Lending Program\, borrower eligibility and other requirements. Register now! \n  \nContact | Emma Westfall | ewestfall@wbdc.org \n 
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/access-to-capital-direct-lending-program-information-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230425T123000
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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-4/
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses,Talleres en Espanol,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T120000
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SUMMARY:Access to Capital: Let's Chat!  You Don't Know What You Don't Know
DESCRIPTION: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 of Sugar Bliss\, as we discuss the obstacles she faced and valuable insights she wishes she had known while growing her business and seeking funding.  Come prepared to contribute your own experiences and inquiries to the discussion and join the Chat! \n  \n 
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/access-to-capital-lets-chat-you-dont-know-what-you-dont-know/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T150000
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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/childcare-collaborative-6/
CATEGORIES:Childcare Businesses,Start-Up & Emerging Businesses,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230428T140000
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SUMMARY:GATA Training
DESCRIPTION: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: \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. \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 & 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/gata-training/
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