Events in the Ecosystem
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SBDC In-Person Workshop: Value Proposition - Your Unfair Advantage
An in-person workshop focused on developing your business's value proposition.
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Restaurant 101: Building a Profitable Food Business from Concept to Operations
A training session focused on building a profitable food business from concept to operations.
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How to Start a Small Business in Illinois
An online training to guide individuals on how to start a small business in Illinois.
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Starting a business in Illinois
Virtual training designed for aspiring entrepreneurs to help them start their business.
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Advantage Illinois Loan Program August 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An informative on-demand webinar about the Advantage Illinois Loan Program.
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AI for Small Business On-Demand Webinar - August 2026
Join the Illinois SBDC for an on-demand webinar featuring practical uses of AI for small businesses.
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Introduction to Marketing for Small Businesses - August 2026 On-Demand Webinar
A free on-demand webinar for small business owners on marketing strategies.
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Grant Ready: Unlocking Funding for Your Next Big Idea (August 2026, On-Demand Webinar)
An on-demand webinar designed to help entrepreneurs secure grant funding.
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Starting a Business in Illinois August 2026 On-Demand Webinar
This on-demand webinar provides essential knowledge for starting a business in Illinois.
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Introduction to Business Plans & LivePlan - August 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar that teaches entrepreneurs how to write a business plan.
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Tax Know-How for Small Business
A training session covering tax know-how for small businesses.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois
Join our FREE workshop to learn how to start a business in Illinois.
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Legal Support for Small Businesses
A workshop connecting small business owners with legal experts for guidance on business-related legal issues.
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How to Start your Childcare Business: From Vision to Reality (August 11, 2026)
Final session of the series focusing on childcare business essentials.
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SBDC Live Webinar: Engage More Clients with Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Content Marketing
A workshop to help business owners create effective B2C content marketing strategies.
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Womens Business Council quarterly meeting
A quarterly meeting for women in business to network and learn from guest speakers.
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Comenzando un Negocio en IL
Un taller para aquellos que desean iniciar su propio negocio.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop (August 2026) - Evening Session
This workshop offers vital information for opening a business in Illinois.
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Comenzando un Negocio en IL
A training workshop for aspiring business owners to learn the essentials of starting a business.
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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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