On August 11, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a final rule permanently eliminating the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to…
Kinga Kosmala, Director of Entrepreneurial Business Program and Services and Director of the Women Business Center Chicago at the WBDC was featured in The Polish Daily. During her interview, Kinga…
This anniversary year is more than a milestone, it’s a moment to reflect on the businesses built, the leaders empowered, and the communities strengthened through WBDC’s work. Explore 40 Years…
Mara Smith of Inspiro Tequila and Teresa Ging of Sugar Bliss share how their Women’s History Month collaboration supports the Women’s Business Development Center and empowers the next generation of…
Congratulations to our WBDC service provider, long-time volunteer and friend, Anna Maria Viti-Welch, President of The VITI Companies, on being named NAWBO Chicago’s 2026 Woman Business Owner of the Year!…
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. touched the lives of countless people in Chicago and across the country with his tireless dedication to economic empowerment. He worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King…
Throughout February, the WBDC proudly recognizes Black History Month — a time to honor the profound influence Black communities have had on our nation and the world. We celebrate the…
The Federal Reserve’s 2025 Small Business Credit Survey is now open, and the Women Business Development Center is a partner in this effort. Owners and key financial decisionmakers of for-profit…
As many of you know, the WBENC community recently experienced the heartbreaking loss of President & CEO Pamela Prince-Eason. Pam’s vision, advocacy, and leadership were instrumental in creating opportunities for…
The WBDC will not be hosting its Midwest Business Conference this year, which had been scheduled for September 11, 2025. We’ve made the intentional decision to pause conference this year but…