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APPLICATION DEADLINE | ScaleUp Aurora
A 9-week online class for emerging business owners to learn and grow in a community of like-minded entrepreneurs. For businesses located in Aurora, IL Our award-winning ScaleUp program assists established businesses experiencing no or slow growth patterns and sustainability issues. The ScaleUp team equips entrepreneurs with the business acumen, resources, and tools necessary to maintain...
APPLICATION DEADLINE | ScaleHigher South and West Chicago
A 10-week online class for established business owners, where you can learn and grow in a community of like-minded entrepreneurs. ScaleHigher brings together traditional business education, leadership training, and digital skills knowledge into one cohort. Business owners receive hands-on learning opportunities from subject matter experts, 1:1 coaching from branding and digital tools experts, as well as...
Plazo de solicitud | ScaleUp Little Village
Una cohorte de negocios de nueve semanas ScaleUp, un programa galardonado, ayuda a las empresas establecidas que experimentan crecimiento nulo o lento y problemas de sostenibilidad. El equipo de ScaleUp equipa a los empresarios con los recursos y las herramientas necesarias para mantener un negocio con ganancias y con servicios integrales de desarrollo empresarial. A...
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2023 WBDC Childcare Summit
2023 WBDC Childcare Summit
Join us for a dynamic day of interactive learning from leaders and experts in the Childcare industry! During this Virtual Summit you will: Gain valuable industry insights from our keynote interview guest speaker. Engage with our expert panelists across all 3 panels. Learn how to better build and sustain a profitable childcare business. Click here...
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Application Deadline | Digital Bootcamp: Kansas City
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...
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How to Start your Online Business
How to Start your Online Business
There has never been an easier or better time to start your own business than today. With the current easy-to-use digital tools and social media, everyone is connected. If you are a startup or an established business, you can start an online business and generate revenue in a few months. Join us to learn a...
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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Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Training
Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (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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APPLICATION DEADLINE: Summer Financial Bootcamp
Thank you for your interest! We are delighted to announce that applications for the Summer Financial Bootcamp are now closed, as we have received an overwhelming response and reached our maximum capacity. Build the knowledge and discipline your business finances need to access the right capital, at the right time, from the right source Are...
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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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Guidelines for Preparing Teaming, Joint Venture and Subcontracting Agreements
Guidelines for Preparing Teaming, Joint Venture and Subcontracting Agreements
For businesses – both large and small – partnering with other companies can be an important strategy for winning and successfully performing on government contracts. In this webinar we will provide an overview of different types of teaming partnerships, and key components of teaming agreements. The topics that will be covered include: The pros and...
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?...
Twin Cities Networking Event: Leveraging your WBENC Certification
Twin Cities Networking Event: Leveraging your WBENC Certification
Join us for an evening of networking and discussion on leveraging your WBENC certification. Space is limited, so please register using this link Featured Speaker Caren Schweitzer, CEO and Founder of Creative Resources, will share best practices on leveraging the WBENC certification. Schweitzer shares that her business was born 28 years ago out of Caren's basement while raising...
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BACP Remote Small Business Expo
BACP Remote Small Business Expo
The City of Chicago BACP's expo provides current business owners and future entrepreneurs valuable insights into various aspects of starting and running a business, including business licensing, marketing strategies, financial management, and customer engagement. The schedule is as follows: 9:00 am Welcome Address 9:15 am – 10:00 am Launching a Business in the City of...
Access to Capital | Let’s Chat: Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights: Maximize Value and Return on Investment
Access to Capital | Let’s Chat: Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights: Maximize Value and Return on Investment
Copyrights, trademarks, and patents, oh my! Trademark attorney, Brian Fons, and patent attorney, Ted Barthel, will review the basics of these protections, and then dive into their value. While they each can protect your product or service, how do businesses maximize their return on investment? Enjoy this talk that promises good stories and a fresh...
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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...
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¿Cómo empezar un negocio en Illinois?
¿Cómo empezar un negocio en Illinois?
¿Quieres comenzar un negocio y no sabes cómo? En 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...
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2023 WBDC Childcare Summit
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