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SUMMARY:Understanding the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Pre-Award Process
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Women’s Business Development Center \nBe 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 includes the following steps before receiving a grant awards. • Pre-qualification on the GATA Grantee Portal • Completion of two risk assessments (Internal Controls Questionnaire (ICQ) and Programmatic Risk Assessment (PRAQ)) This 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. \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  \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 and 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. \n 
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/understanding-the-grant-accountability-and-transparency-act-gata-pre-award-process-27/
CATEGORIES:Understanding GATA
ORGANIZER;CN="Maura Mitchell":MAILTO:mmitchell@wbdc.org
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SUMMARY:Starting Your Business in Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Women’s Business Development Center. \nAre 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. \nThere is no cost\, but registration is required. \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 and 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-18/
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses,Starting Your Business in Illinois,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maura Mitchell":MAILTO:mmitchell@wbdc.org
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SUMMARY:How to Set Up Your New Business For Success: Use Technology to Test Your Business Idea
DESCRIPTION:Studies show that a significant number of new businesses fail within their first two years of operation. The number one reason for startup failure is a lack of market need. Whether you’re starting up\, adding a new revenue stream\, or pivoting\, remember to test your idea to ensure a market need for your service or product.\nJoin the Illinois SBDC at the WBDC for this webinar\, in which you’ll learn how to use technology to test your idea.\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.\nContact Information | \nMaura Mitchell | mmitchell@wbdc.org
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/how-to-set-up-your-new-business-for-success-use-technology-to-test-your-business-idea/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual,WBDC Event,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Maura Mitchell":MAILTO:mmitchell@wbdc.org
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