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SUMMARY:2026 Solopreneurs' Mastermind Series
DESCRIPTION:Join the Solopreneurs’ Mastermind Series: a focused\, 6-month program for Illinois solo business owners who are actively working with clients and ready to sharpen what they offer\, find the right clients\, and learn from actually doing the work. \nThis isn’t theory. This is about getting in the field and figuring out what works. \nProgram Details\nStarts: June 9\, meeting every second Tuesday of each month \nDuration: 6 months (June – November) \nFormat: Virtual via Zoom \nTime: 9:00Am -11:00AM \nHow it Works\nMonths 1–2 (June & July): Discovery \nYou’ll identify and shape a market-ready offer that reflects what clients actually need. \nMonths 3–4 (August & September): Land a Test Client \nYou’ll find and secure a real client\, likely at a discounted rate in exchange for a testimonial and a genuine experience. \nMonths 5–6 (October & November): Deliver & Refine \nYou’ll take that client through the full experience and refine your offering based on what actually happens. \nBy the end of six months\, you’ll have a much clearer picture of what your clients truly need\, and an offering built to deliver it. \nWhat You Can Expect\n\nOne focused\, market-ready offer\nOne real test client – no hypotheticals\nProgress over perfection\nHonest conversations and peer support\nA space to build something people will actually pay for\n\nThis program is best suited for solopreneurs who are already running a business and working with clients. \nIf that’s you\, we’d love to have you in the room.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/2026-solopreneurs-mastermind-series/
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SUMMARY:Workforce Solutions for Growing Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow local entrepreneurs\, business owners\, and workforce leaders for an interactive\, solutions‑focused summit designed to help you attract\, develop\, and retain talent in today’s evolving labor market. This 2‑hour summit brings together small businesses and key regional partners—including colleges\, chambers of commerce\, workforce agencies\, and business support organizations—to share real‑world strategies you can implement immediately. \nWhat You’ll Gain \n\nPractical hiring and retention strategies for today’s workforce\nInsights on upskilling your current employees\nGuidance on accessing and leveraging workforce funding\nA clearer understanding of Gen Z & emerging workforce expectations\nDirect connections to Fox Valley’s workforce ecosystem\nLeave with actionable tools\, fresh ideas\, and valuable local connections.\n\nWhy Attend? \n\nLearn from real businesses\, not theory\nGet connected to local support resources\nWalk away with strategies you can use right away\n\n \nFunded (in part) through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions\, conclusions\, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/workforce-solutions-for-growing-businesses/
LOCATION:WBDC Aurora 43 W. Galena Blvd.\, Aurora\, IL
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses,In-Person/Classroom Workshop,Start-Up & Emerging Businesses
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SUMMARY:The Fractional Hype - Executive-Level Expertise Without the Full-Time Cost
DESCRIPTION:Every business deserves the right support at the right moment. Our fractional executives partner with you to strengthen your people\, processes\, systems\, and strategy—creating momentum that moves your business forward. Join us for a panel discussion with W. EDGE Collective where we will discuss how a fractional executive can help your business gain executive-level leadership without the full-time cost.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/the-fractional-hype-executive-level-expertise-without-the-full-time-cost/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses,Virtual
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SUMMARY:WBDC Quarterly MN Networking - Mix and Make a Difference
DESCRIPTION:Join the WBDC for an impactful happy hour to network\, give back\, and support women in our community. Together we’ll assemble hygiene kits using items purchased through ticket sales and donations supporting People Incorporated – Minnesota’s largest non-profit community provider of mental heath services Every ticket supports the purchase of items for two hygiene kits.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/wbdc-quarterly-mn-networking-mix-and-make-a-difference/
LOCATION:Urban Growler Brewing Company\, 2325 Endicott Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses,In-Person/Classroom Workshop
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