At the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, we’re committed to investing in entrepreneurs taking big risks to solve problems in new ways. That’s why we’ve created the Milestone Circles, a program designed to launch you and your business to new heights! As with all of our offerings at the Center, this program provided FREE of charge to our entrepreneurs. In this session, you’ll discover how Milestone Circles with the Illinois Women’s Business Collective can provide you with valuable insights, networking opportunities, and the support you need to overcome challenges and achieve your business goals.

In this virtual session, you will hear from Milestone Circles graduates, as well Michelle Lura White from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, and Kamy Twiggs Taylor from the, Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center. Join us on your lunch break and you will have the chance to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs from across Illinois and various business stages to learn how you can help elevate your business to new heights!

Milestone Circles

Join a community of thousands of women entrepreneurs and gain access to unique resources, peer-led mentorship, and exceptional recognition for all that you’re building. This 12-week immersive program experience is designed to help you accelerate your leadership and achieve significant strategic company growth. Our Milestone Circles community provides a dedicated space to learn alongside like-minded women business owners across America who share your passion for building something greater than themselves.

The Illinois Women’s Business Collective

The Illinois Women’s Business Collective (ILWBC) serves as an important statewide platform for cross-sector organizations and leaders focused on identifying systemic gaps and developing collaborative solutions to better support Illinois women-owned businesses, future women business owners and founders, and aspiring female entrepreneurs throughout Illinois. Through the ILWBC, we foster collaboration, build relationships, and share best practices, while also leveraging existing programs and resources within DCEO and the broader women’s business ecosystem throughout Illinois. The ILWBC is powered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) Office of Economic Equity & Empowerment (OE3).