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Digital Marketing Essentials
A workshop to strengthen digital marketing strategies for beginners and those looking to improve skills.
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Financial Management: Understanding This Critical Practice
A webinar to help small business owners understand critical financial management practices.
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Grow Your Business with AI Powered Tools
This workshop will explain the basics of AI and how AI-powered tools by Google can help small businesses.
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AI for Business Owners: Turn Operational Pain into Automated Workflows
A webinar for small business owners on how to utilize AI and automation to improve operational workflows.
Starting a Business in Illinois Co-Hosted with the Arlington Heights Memorial Library
Explore the steps to starting your own business with this online training session.
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Taste of Chatham
Join the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce for a culinary tour exploring the rich culinary legacy of Chicago's South Side.
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Legal Support for Small Businesses
A workshop connecting small business owners with local legal experts to provide legal guidance.
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2026 WBENC National Conference IMPACT
A national conference focused on business connections and growth.
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2026 Chicagoland Chamber Legislative Reception
The Chicagoland Chamber Legislative Reception connects business members with elected officials and policymakers.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop (June 2026) - Evening Session
An overview workshop for emerging entrepreneurs on starting a business in Illinois.
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Defense Industry Days (Day 1)
Defense Industry Days Day 1 event focusing on strengthening the defense supply chain.
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Navigating Illinois BidBuy: How to Find State Contracting Opportunities
A one-hour webinar helping businesses navigate Illinois BidBuy for state contracting opportunities.
Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp - June 16, 2026
Join the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp for invaluable insights into government contracting.
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Own Your Audience: How Email, SMS & Community Turn Customers Into Loyal Fans
A workshop on building customer relationships using email, SMS, and community.
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Grow Smart: Small Business Marketing Series: Digital Ads
An online training event for small business marketing focusing on digital ads.
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Own Your Audience: How Email, SMS & Community Turn Customers into Loyal Fans
Learn how to build customer loyalty through email, SMS, and community engagement in this free workshop.
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Workforce Solutions for Growing Businesses on 2026-06-17
Participate in a summit focused on strategies for attracting and retaining talent in your business.
Industry Ignited Chicago Manufacturing Capital
A conference designed to connect small and mid-sized manufacturers with financial resources and workforce solutions.
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Defense Industry Days (Day 2 w/Matchmaking)
Join us for Day 2 of the Defense Industry Days featuring matchmaking and training opportunities.
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SBDC & COD Library In-Person Workshop: How to Research Your Target Market & Lab
An in-person workshop on researching your target market.
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Is 8(a) Certification Right For You? - 2026
Past
An online course on 8(a) certification for small businesses.
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Paid Leave Act: What Employers Need to Know in 2026 - Recording
Past
An online course about the Paid Leave Act for employers.
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Invent Fund Program Webinar 2026 - Recording
Past
A pre-recorded online course on business financing and technology.
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Introduction to Business Plans & LivePlan - January 2026 On-Demand Webinar
Past
An on-demand webinar that provides tools to write a business plan for entrepreneurs.
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HR 101 For Small Businesses Online Webinar Series - 2026
Past
A pre-recorded four session training series for small businesses covering Human Resource topics.
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Introduction to Marketing for Small Businesses - January 2026 On-Demand Webinar
Past
An on-demand webinar for small business owners on essential marketing strategies.
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Principios de contabilidad para pequeñas empresas - 2026
Past
An online course about accounting for small businesses.
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ECommerce with Shopify - Session 2 - Recorded Session - 2026
Past
A workshop focused on using Shopify for eCommerce businesses.
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Comenzando un Pequeño Negocio en Illinois Seminario 2026
Past
Comenzando un Pequeño Negocio en Illinois Seminario 2026 is an online seminar for business start-up training.
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Social Media for Your Business Cohort - 2026 - virtual
Past
Virtual course focused on leveraging social media for business.
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ECommerce with Shopify - Session 1 - Recorded Session 2026
Past
Join this free online course to learn how to start your Shopify store.
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On Demand! Unleash the Power of Podcasting for Your Business: Take The Stress Out of Podcasting! 2026 - Recording
Past
A training course to help you launch your business podcast stress-free.
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Webinar on SBIR Funding and Proposals 2026
Past
A webinar to learn about SBIR funding and proposal processes.
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Grant Ready: Unlocking Funding for Your Next Big Idea
Past
An on-demand webinar designed to help entrepreneurs secure grant funding.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois - Recorded Seminar 2026
Past
An online seminar on starting a small business in Illinois.
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Certification for Small and Diverse Business -- Capability Statement 2026
Past
An online course on completing the capability statement for small and diverse businesses.
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Small Business Accounting Basics - 2026
Past
A free online course on the basics of Small Business Accounting.
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Advantage Illinois Loan Program January 2026 On-Demand Webinar
Past
An informative on-demand webinar on the Advantage Illinois Loan Program.
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Onboarding Your First Employee 2026 - Recording
Past
Join this free online course to learn about onboarding your first employee.
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Corporate Transparency Act- Beneficial Owners Reporting 2026 - Recording
Past
A seminar for small businesses on the Corporate Transparency Act and its implications.
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Grant Preparation 101 - Recorded Online Seminar - 2026
Past
A prerecorded seminar on grant preparation focusing on Illinois state grants and related processes.
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