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Data Storage Made Exciting (And Staying Secure Made Easy)
Data Storage Made Exciting (And Staying Secure Made Easy)
IT and cybersecurity solutions aren't glamorous or exciting, they're pretty boring. But ignoring the basics can lead to serious downtime, lost data, and real financial consequences. Rolf Wilimovsky, founder of 24By7Live, will find drama in the small and simple, but often overlooked and essential steps every business owner should take to stay secure and protect...
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2025 Solopreneurs’ Mastermind Series | Application Deadline
Join our dynamic Solopreneurs' Mastermind Series, a supportive community designed for solo business owners looking to scale their ventures. This cohort offers a collaborative environment where you can share experiences, gain insights, and receive personalized guidance from industry experts. Whether you are a new start-up or looking to scale, our program provides the tools, resources,...
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Essentials of Leveraging Your WBE Certification – Session 1
Essentials of Leveraging Your WBE Certification – Session 1
This interactive 2-part series is designed for WBEs who want to make sure they are using their WBENC WBE Certification to the fullest. Session 1 is Navigating Corporate Procurement Programs, WBENCLink2.0. and how to effectively market your business using the tool of certification.
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Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp
Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp
ELEVATE YOUR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING JOURNEY August 5-26, 2025 | 11:00am – 12:00pm Join the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp hosted by the Illinois Apex Accelerator at WBDC every Tuesday at 11:00 am; for four dynamic sessions, each packed with invaluable insights and strategies to help you navigate the world of government contracting with confidence. Here’s a...
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Essentials of Leveraging Your WBE Certification – Session 2
Essentials of Leveraging Your WBE Certification – Session 2
This interactive 2-part series is designed for WBEs who want to make sure they are using their WBENC WBE Certification to the fullest. Session 2 is How to Develop an Impactful Capability Statement. The one-page capability statement is a critical tool in articulating your value to potential customers.
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Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp
Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp
ELEVATE YOUR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING JOURNEY August 5-26, 2025 | 11:00am – 12:00pm Join the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp hosted by the Illinois Apex Accelerator at WBDC every Tuesday at 11:00 am; for four dynamic sessions, each packed with invaluable insights and strategies to help you navigate the world of government contracting with confidence. Here’s a...
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The Kiva Hour
The Kiva Hour
Is Kiva a capital option for me and my business? Discover how you can leverage Kiva to fuel your dreams, whether you’re starting a business or growing your business. We’ll walk through the eligibility criteria, application requirements, and the various ways you can utilize Kiva. Plus, get inspired by success stories from those who’ve transformed...
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Is Certification Right for Your Business?
Is Certification Right for Your Business?
Certification is a powerful marketing tool for expanding visibility with procurement and supplier engagement professionals. Certification also provides access to a network of resources to help support and scale your business. Attend this FREE in-person workshop to learn more about: Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) National Certification....
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. Please note that this program is aimed at companies who are WBE certified, not those thinking about getting certified.
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Road to Success Cohort | Application Deadline
Are you ready to transform your business idea into reality? This three-session cohort aims to bridge the gap in our entrepreneurial education offerings, guiding pre-venture and emerging businesses towards success. The cohort will introduce fundamental business concepts and guide future and current entrepreneurs through the initial stages of setting up a business. This includes fulfilling...
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WBE Certification: Know Before you Apply
WBE Certification: Know Before you Apply
This one-hour workshop is for those who are interested in learning more about WBENC’s Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certification. Topics will range from types of certification to documents required for the WBE application.
Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp
Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp
ELEVATE YOUR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING JOURNEY August 5-26, 2025 | 11:00am – 12:00pm Join the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp hosted by the Illinois Apex Accelerator at WBDC every Tuesday at 11:00 am; for four dynamic sessions, each packed with invaluable insights and strategies to help you navigate the world of government contracting with confidence. Here’s a...
Finance Workshop for Childcare Businesses
Finance Workshop for Childcare Businesses
In this workshop you will learn to prepare and interpret financial statements, how to create a budget, and how to establish key performance indicators for better decision-making. Register today to learn to calculate the break-even point and define a pricing strategy that will help you be more profitable. When? August 19 and 21, 2025 |...
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2025 WOMEN IGNITE! Minnesota
2025 WOMEN IGNITE! Minnesota
The WBDC is honored to collaborate with NAWBO-MN and MEDA for this annual event to help women entrepreneurs connect with valuable resources, empowering them to grow and scale their businesses. A “Network with Intent” experience, WOMEN IGNITE! fosters meaningful connections, strategic partnerships, and business growth. Who Should Attend? Women entrepreneurs seeking resources to grow their...
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Starting Your Business in Illinois
Starting Your Business in Illinois
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. Presented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Women’s Business Development Center.
Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp
Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp
ELEVATE YOUR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING JOURNEY August 5-26, 2025 | 11:00am – 12:00pm Join the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp hosted by the Illinois Apex Accelerator at WBDC every Tuesday at 11:00 am; for four dynamic sessions, each packed with invaluable insights and strategies to help you navigate the world of government contracting with confidence. Here’s a...
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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Scale Higher Fall 2025 | Application Deadline
A 10-week online class for Illinois business owners, where you can learn and grow with other business owners just like you. Grow Your Business to the Next Level 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, one-on-one advising from branding...
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.
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The Sweet Spot: Marketing to Where They’re At
The Sweet Spot: Marketing to Where They’re At
Small business owners feel pressure to be everywhere but the actual solution is to meet your audience where they are. Vanessa Jackson, Vice President of Sweetness at The Lemon Ad Stand, shares how to target your precious time and marketing dollars to the greatest effect. Don’t dance on TikTok if that’s not where you gain...
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Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp
Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp
ELEVATE YOUR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING JOURNEY September 2 - 23, 2025 | 11:00am – 12:00pm Join the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp hosted by the Illinois Apex Accelerator at WBDC every Tuesday at 11:00 am; for four dynamic sessions, each packed with invaluable insights and strategies to help you navigate the world of government contracting with confidence....
How to Start your Childcare Business: From Vision to Reality
How to Start your Childcare Business: From Vision to Reality
Are you ready to turn your passion for caring for children into a thriving business? Whether you're planning to open a home daycare or launch a childcare center, this one-hour webinar will guide you through the essential steps to get started with confidence. Session Overview Led by industry experts, this session will cover: Licensing and...
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E-Commerce Cohort | Application Deadline
Expand Your Business Potential with E-Commerce Know-How In today’s business environment, it is necessary to have a good digital strategy and the necessary online skills to grow your business. Whether you are a business owner or a startup, participate in this virtual workshop to increase your knowledge of e-commerce strategies to help you grow by...
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