Women's Business Development Center

The mission of the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) is to support and accelerate business development and growth, targeting women and serving all diverse business owners, in order to strengthen their participation in, and impact on, the economy.

How To Create A Government Marketing Strategy for Your Business

You’ll need a solid government contracting strategy and marketing plan to compete as a small business in the government marketplace. In this webinar, we will create and develop a government marketing and sales plan to outline the activities that you will conduct to meet your goals.

Understand The Grant Accountability and Transparency Act Pre-Award Process

Be Prepared for Grant Opportunities! The Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) provides uniform guidance for all State of Illinois grant programs. All grant applicants and grantees must comply with GATA grant requirements, which include the following steps before receiving a grant award. Pre-qualification on the GATA Grantee Portal Completion of two risk assessments (Internal …

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Business Model Canvas Workshop

Learn how to map out your business plan using this one-page tool. If you attended our Start-up workshops, this is your next step!

Business Model Canvas Workshop

Learn how to map out your business plan using this one-page tool. If you attended our Start-up workshops, this is your next step!

2024 WBDC Business Diversity Summit

You are invited to attend the 2024 WBDC Business Diversity Summit! Come join us as we hear from subject matter experts spanning across a variety of business resource groups, expanding on the services that support entrepreneurs in their journey from start up to established businesses. Connect not only with those experts but also different corporate …

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Access to Capital Direct Lending Program Information Session

Securing capital may be an important step in fueling your business’ growth. The Access to Capital team is holding an information session on the Direct Lending Program, an alternative capital option for good businesses and owners with less-than-perfect credit history. Join us for an informational webinar to learn more about the Direct Lending Program, borrower …

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Is WBE Certification Right for You?

Come gain a better understanding of whether or not your business qualifies for national Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) certification. Learn the overall benefits of WBE certification and how the WBE certification process works at the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC). Ideal participants must be part of a business that is at least 51% owned, actively …

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Starting the AI Journey: Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses

Discover the power of AI/ChatGPT in developing diverse content designed for a range of platforms including social media, email marketing, blogging, your website, and more. Learn how to use AI to streamline content creation, aiding you in delivering a consistent and engaging brand narrative across different channels.

Lunch and Learn: Unlocking Success: The Five Keys to an Entrepreneur’s Empowerment

Join the Illinois SBDC at the WBDC as we embark on a transformative journey in this one-hour workshop as we delve into the essence of an entrepreneur’s success and how it manifests uniquely for your business startup and growth. At the heart of this exploration lies the first key: believing in yourself. Boost your confidence …

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2024 WBENC National Conference

Join us in Denver, CO, from March 19-22, 2024, at the stunning Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center for the 2024 WBENC National Conference! WBENC, alongside their esteemed 2024 National Conference Co-Chairs is committed to amplifying voices, uncovering groundbreaking best practices, and staying at the forefront of industry trends. The WBENC National Conference is not …

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Small Business Transportation Resource Center “Bonding Education Program” Informational Webinar

Join us for this informational webinar for our SBTRC Central “Bonding Education Program” (BEP) Our Spring BEP cohort will begin April 9th! It is a 7-week cohort that will help your business increase bonding capacity to help compete and bid for Missouri Department of Transportation and Lambert Airport projects. Join us for this informational webinar …

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Understand The Grant Accountability and Transparency Act Pre-Award Process

Be Prepared for Grant Opportunities! The Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) provides uniform guidance for all State of Illinois grant programs. All grant applicants and grantees must comply with GATA grant requirements, which include the following steps before receiving a grant award. Pre-qualification on the GATA Grantee Portal Completion of two risk assessments (Internal …

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