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.

Almorzar y Aprender: Facebook 101

Únase a nuestro taller virtual para aprender los conceptos básicos de cómo crear una cuenta comercial en Facebook. Proporcionado a usted por el SBDC de Illinois en el WBDC de La Villita.

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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Starting Your Business in Illinois

Are you considering starting a business in Illinois? During the workshop, we will take an initial assessment to help you recognize your startup strengths, introduce you to five basic startup steps, and review the legal entities recommended for startups.

WBE Onboarding

Newly certified as a WBENC WBE, or want a refresher about how the WBDC and WBENC networks work? Join us for this free thirty-minute webinar.

Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Training

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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Start-Up Workshop

Are you eager to start your own business but don’t know where to begin? Or perhaps you already have a business idea and need guidance on the next steps. Join us for our Start-Up Workshop, designed for aspiring entrepreneurs seeking actionable insights. Schedule: These workshops are offered twice a week – Mondays (5-6 pm) and …

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Start-Up Workshop

Are you eager to start your own business but don’t know where to begin? Or perhaps you already have a business idea and need guidance on the next steps. Join us for our Start-Up Workshop, designed for aspiring entrepreneurs seeking actionable insights. Schedule: These workshops are offered twice a week – Mondays (5-6 pm) and …

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Starting Your Business in Illinois

Are you considering starting a business in Illinois? During the workshop, we will take an initial assessment to help you recognize your startup strengths, introduce you to five basic startup steps, and review the legal entities recommended for startups.

Introduction to Federal Government Contracting

This webinar provides businesses with an introduction to government contracting and includes: Overview of how agencies buy and sell goods and services Market research to identify contract opportunities The role of diverse certifications Introduction to buying plans Next steps to get started.

Start-Up Workshop

Are you eager to start your own business but don’t know where to begin? Or perhaps you already have a business idea and need guidance on the next steps. Join us for our Start-Up Workshop, designed for aspiring entrepreneurs seeking actionable insights. Schedule: These workshops are offered twice a week – Mondays (5-6 pm) and …

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