Celebrating Excellence: Teresa Ging Named 2025 WBE Star!
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…
Women’s Business Development Center Receives $150K SBA Grant
CHICAGO– The Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) received a $150,000 grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration to assist entrepreneurs with obtaining government contracts and related certifications. The award was…
Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Update
Stay Alert for Updates in the News on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a federal law that went into effect in 2024 to prevent illegal financial activities…
Maggie Sadowsky of 8 Track Foods
As a food scientist, plant protein expert, and product developer, Maggie Sadowsky wanted to return to the roots of simple, local, and high-quality foods. Beans were a natural place to…
Stacey A. Gibson of Transform the Collective, LLC
Stacey Gibson’s journey into the world of business began long before she realized it. Initially working in the field of education, she reshaped curricula and school processes to be more…
Meighan Cole of CTMH & Trucking in High Heels
Meighan Cole’s journey from foster care to CEO is a powerful testament to resilience, empowerment, and community impact. As Meighan says, “Being a CEO isn’t just about holding a title…
“Show Her the Money” Screening at the Davis Theater
Thursday October 24th, the Davis Theater will be hosting a screening of “Show Her the Money,” a new documentary that sheds light on the significant issue of women investors lacking…
WBDC Director Kinga Kosmala Featured on Polvision TV
We’re proud to share that Kinga Kosmala, Director of Entrepreneurial Business Program and Services, Division I and Director of the Women’s Business Center Chicago, was recently featured on the Polish-language…
New Women’s Business Center in Peoria, Illinois
The Women’s Business Development Center hosted a ribbon cutting for the new Women’s Business Center in Peoria, Illinois. We were honored to have Senator Tammy Duckworth join us as a…
WBDC Selected for the Chicago Supplier Development Program!
We are thrilled to announce that the Women’s Business Development Center has been selected for the Chicago Supplier Development Program! This grant will allow us to provide community support for…