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The WBDC has developed a unique federal government training opportunity available for your business: FedCon<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_xxmsonormal\"><b>What\u2019s FedCon?<\/b><br \/>\nFedCon is an exclusive 8-week training program designed specifically for established Illinois businesses ready to scale through federal contracting. Learn how to navigate the procurement process, connect with key agencies, make the right connection with the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) manager for your industry, and position your company for long-term success in the government marketplace.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PROGRAM DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_xxmsonormal\"><b>Program Dates:<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Fridays, September 25 \u2013 November 13, 2026 | <\/b><b>10:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM CST<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_xxmsonormal\"><b>Where:<\/b><br \/>\nA dynamic mix of\u00a0<b>in-person sessions<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0<b>virtual workshops<\/b>\u00a0to fit your schedule and maximize learning.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_xxmsonormal\"><b>Cost:<\/b><br \/>\nThanks to generous sponsorship from <b>Capital One <\/b>and the\u00a0<b>Illinois APEX Accelerator at the WBDC<\/b>, there\u2019s no cost to participate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nSeptember 18, 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facilitator:<\/strong> Donna Beasley | <a href=\"mailto:dbeasley@wbdc.org\">dbeasley@wbdc.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Our ideal cohort participant will have most (but not all!) of the following characteristics:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Has completed multiple (3-5 minimum) government contracts at the state\/local level or a high volume of corporate contracts.<\/li>\n<li>A small business with annual gross receipts $300,000<\/li>\n<li>Been in business for more than 5 years<\/li>\n<li>Has at least 5 employees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x_xxmsonormal\"><b>Ready to Make the Government Your Next Big Customer?<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_xxmsonormal\">Apply today! Spots are limited. Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to transform your business and tap into billions in federal contracts.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27030 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wbdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Capital-One-Logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"347\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wbdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Capital-One-Logo.png 3840w, https:\/\/www.wbdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Capital-One-Logo-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wbdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Capital-One-Logo-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.wbdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Capital-One-Logo-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wbdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Capital-One-Logo-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.wbdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Capital-One-Logo-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 347px) 100vw, 347px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37056 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wbdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/illinoisapex-accelerator-rgb-tagline-white-background.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"356\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wbdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/illinoisapex-accelerator-rgb-tagline-white-background.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wbdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/illinoisapex-accelerator-rgb-tagline-white-background-300x257.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 356px) 100vw, 356px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unlock Federal Contracts: Grow Your Business with the U.S. Government Do you want to expand your business in 2027 with the Federal Government as your client? 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