Whether a business is launching, scaling rapidly, building long‑term stability, or preparing for succession, the WBDC offers a robust suite of programs, services, and events that fuel growth, broaden economic opportunity, and amplify the impact of enterprises across the Midwest. Our work spans entrepreneurial and growth‑focused training, certification and contracting assistance, access to capital, and major business events—all anchored in our mission to help business owners compete and thrive.
The Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) offers a wide portfolio of programs and services designed to accelerate business growth, expand economic opportunity, and strengthen the impact of business enterprises across the Midwest. Our offerings span entrepreneurial training and business growth acceleration, certification and contracting support, access to capital, and large‑scale business, all grounded in our mission to help business owners compete and succeed.
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WBDC is a lifeline for learning how to maneuver these rough times. COVID devastated our business. WBDC programs helped us survive. I signed up for several programs during the last year.
Sue Ecker - Abdale Corp, Elmhurst, IL