Dear WBDC Family, I am deeply saddened to share the news of Pamela Prince-Eason’s passing. Her incredible leadership as President and CEO of WBENC for over a decade has left…

We are incredibly honored that our Teresa Ging of Sugar Bliss, has been named our 2025 WBE Star – the nation’s premier award for women’s excellence in business leadership! Read…

In uncertain economic times, what can small business owners actually control? WBDC President and CEO Erica Kuhlmann addresses this critical question in her recent op-ed for Crain’s Chicago Business. Drawing…

Dear Supporters, Partners, Colleagues, and Friends, As you know, my time as CEO of the Women’s Business Development Center is concluding. Before I step away, I want to express how…

On 3/21/25, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced that it is issuing an interim final rule removing the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report beneficial ownership…

The Cook County Arts Creative Placemaking program is offering grants of up to $250,000 to support collaborative community projects in suburban Cook County. Nonprofit organizations should work with community stakeholders…

The latest news is that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is again on hold and will not be enforced pending further guidance from FinCEN. FinCEN had recently extended the compliance deadline…

Beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements are back in effect, with a new deadline of March 21, 2025 for most companies who have not previously filed. On 2/18/25, a U.S. District Court…

The Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC), the Midwest’s leading business and economic development organization, today named Erica T. Kuhlmann as President and Chief Executive Officer. Erica T. Kuhlmann succeeds Emilia…

We are incredibly honored that our Teresa Ging of Sugar Bliss, has been named our 2025 WBE Star – the nation’s premier award for women’s excellence in business leadership! Read…