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SUMMARY:APPLICATION DEADLINE | ScaleHigher Fall 2023
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays from 9:30am-12:30pm\, September 13th – November 15th\nA 10-week online class for established Chicagoland business owners\, where you can learn and grow in a community of like-minded entrepreneurs. \nScaleHigher 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 a unique opportunity for business leaders to connect with and learn from other entrepreneurs in the course. \nToday’s business owners realize the importance of approaching their businesses with growth in mind\, while also considering anticipated challenges and developing strategies to overcome them. This course is designed to help entrepreneurs realize the potential in having a growth mindset and how to utilize that potential to increase system effectiveness\, brand loyalty\, and revenue. \nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN\nGROWTH MINDSET | LEADERSHIP | MARKETING | FINANCES \n\nUnderstanding a Growth Mindset\nLeadership vs. Management\nDeep-Dive Marketing\nUnderstanding the Sales Cycle & the Customer Journey\nBusiness Analytics & Your Social Media Presence\nUnderstanding Business Finance\nEvaluating Your Business’ Financial Position\nGetting Ready for Certification/Is it Right for Your Business?\nPulling it All Together for Growth/Creating an Actionable Plan\nActing on Your Growth Plan\n\nWALL OF LOVE: ALUMNI TESTIMONIALS\nEmilia Rizzuto from All Things Elderberry\n“I learned so much about running a business and being a CEO. We covered helpful digital tools that I didn’t even know existed. It’s also great to have a group that’s learning and growing together. We all talked about things we have tried and loved or hated along the way. Amazing networking opportunities as well. Glad I took the time to do this class.”\nDiscover our ScaleHigher graduates’ experiences here. \nCOHORT DETAILS\nIdeal Candidates: \n\nBusiness Age: Two Years or More\nRevenue: $75\,000 or More\nEmployees: Two or More\nStatus: Working on Business Full-Time\nTechnology: Business Website/Online Presence Required and Using an Analytical Tool\n\n       This Cohort prioritizes Chicagoland businesses in areas disproportionally affected by Covid. \nWhen: Wednesdays from 9:30am-12:30pm\, September 13th – November 15th \nWhere: Virtual Zoom Meetings \n  \nLEAD FUNDER\n \nWITH SUPPORT FROM\n \nApplication Deadline: \nSeptember 4\, 2023
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/application-deadline-scalehigher-fall-2023/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses,WBDC Event
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SUMMARY:2023 WBDC Midwest Business Conference
DESCRIPTION:WHAT’S NEXT? LINK YOUR BUSINESS TO THE FUTURE\n1:00 pm – 6:30 pm\, CST \nHyatt Regency O’Hare | Rosemont\, Illinois
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/2023-wbdc-midwest-business-conference/
CATEGORIES:WBDC Event
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UID:29318-1694080800-1694086200@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:How to Do Business with FEMA
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to do business with FEMA\, to participate in the procurement opportunities resulting from the recent floods in Illinois. Find out more about the Illinois Disaster Support for DR-4728-IL\, Severe Storms and Flooding.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/how-to-do-business-with-fema/
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T130000
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CREATED:20230622T161002Z
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SUMMARY:Elevate! Cohort 2023
DESCRIPTION:Our Childcare Business Program is designed to provide business insight to established childcare entrepreneurs for home and center-based businesses. \nElevate program participants will follow a process to grow their business\, develop a marketing strategy\, learn operational best practices\, and sound methods for managing their childcare business financials\, \nDuring this cohort you will learn how to grow outside from your home to a center and how to be more profitable and efficient. \nAt the end of this cohort\, you will leave with a 1 year growth plan. \nProgram Details\nWhen?\nEvery Thursday | September 7 – October 12\, 2023\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\, CST \n\nWhere?\nVia Zoom\n\nCost?\nOptional $60.00 for course materials
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/elevate-cohort-2023/
CATEGORIES:Childcare Businesses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230915
DTSTAMP:20260923T065753
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UID:29179-1694649600-1694735999@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:APPLICATION DEADLINE | Digital Bootcamp Aurora
DESCRIPTION: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. We will discuss your digital presence\, customer management\, website analytics\, financial management\, social media\, and more. There is no cost to this bootcamp. \nEligibility \n\nEmerging businesses; 1+ years start-ups with proven revenue\nMust have earned revenue\nInterested in finding efficiency in their processes\nMust have a website\n\nWhen: September 18 – 22\, 2023 | 9:30am to 11:00am \nWhere: Zoom \nApplication deadline: September 12\, 2023 \n  \n \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/application-deadline-digital-bootcamp-aurora/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T110000
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CREATED:20230822T222525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T193019Z
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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. \n \nPresented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Women’s Business Development Center. The 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-8/
CATEGORIES:Starting Your Business in Illinois
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T210057Z
UID:29608-1695196800-1695229200@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:APEX Day Lunch\, Learn\, Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:APEX Accelerator Lunch\, Learn Networking event – in-person only. By RSVP only to: Dbeasley@wbdc.org.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/apex-day-lunch-learn-networking-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T110000
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CREATED:20230828T171036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T171036Z
UID:29322-1695204000-1695207600@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:Global Unison eMarketplace
DESCRIPTION:Learn how the Unison Global Marketplace optimizes the way that federal government Buyers source products and services\, at the right time\, at the best price. And\, without writing an RFP. It is a full-service online platform. Unison Marketplace enables small and large companies to easily bid\, win\, and manage contracts.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/global-unison-emarketplace/
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260923T065753
CREATED:20230823T151540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T151540Z
UID:29261-1695222000-1695229200@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Protect Your Business\, Prosperity & Assets
DESCRIPTION:RSVP to sjackson@wbdc.org \n 
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/empowering-women-entrepreneurs-protect-your-business-prosperity-assets/
LOCATION:Mid-County Library\, 7821 Maryland Ave\, Clayton\, MO\, 63105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T110000
DTSTAMP:20260923T065753
CREATED:20230828T172606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T164616Z
UID:29326-1695722400-1695726000@www.wbdc.org
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. There is no cost\, but registration is required. \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-7/
CATEGORIES:Understanding GATA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T120000
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CREATED:20230823T152402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T152402Z
UID:29269-1695726000-1695729600@www.wbdc.org
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. Join us for an informational webinar to learn more about the Direct Lending Program\, borrower eligibility and other requirements. Register now!
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/access-to-capital-direct-lending-program-information-session-7/
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T164459Z
UID:29444-1695812400-1695819600@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:Access to Capital | Southland Business Workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/access-to-capital-southland-business-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T130000
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CREATED:20230823T152859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T164223Z
UID:29271-1695816000-1695819600@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:Is WBE Certification Right for You?
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/is-wbe-certification-right-for-you/
CATEGORIES:Certification
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T193000
DTSTAMP:20260923T065753
CREATED:20230919T164736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T164736Z
UID:29586-1695839400-1695843000@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:Childcare Collaborative | THE IMPORTANCE OF PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT
DESCRIPTION:The Importance of Planning for Retirement \nAchieving an effective savings plan for retirement requires planning from an early age taking into consideration the individual’s financial needs and long-term goals. Also\, you must have a clear idea of ​​the lifestyle you want during the retirement stage. It is important to be aware of the importance and need to establish a plan that will make it easier for you to achieve a pleasant retirement. \nWhen : 6:30-7:30 pm \nWhere : Zoom
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/childcare-collaborative-the-importance-of-planning-for-retirement/
CATEGORIES:Talleres en Espanol
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T193000
DTSTAMP:20260923T065753
CREATED:20230922T180845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T181021Z
UID:29635-1695839400-1695843000@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:Childcare Collaborative | PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT
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. \nThis Month’s Topic: Planning for Retirement \nAchieving an effective savings plan for retirement requires planning from an early age taking into consideration the individual’s financial needs and long-term goals. Also\, you must have a clear idea of ​​the lifestyle you want during the retirement stage. It is important to be aware of the importance and need to establish a plan that will make it easier for you to achieve a pleasant retirement.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/childcare-collaborative-10/
CATEGORIES:Childcare Businesses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T113000
DTSTAMP:20260923T065753
CREATED:20230828T173551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T173551Z
UID:29331-1695895200-1695900600@www.wbdc.org
SUMMARY:Starting Your Business in Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Are 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
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/starting-your-business-in-illinois-10/
CATEGORIES:Starting Your Business in Illinois
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