Events in the Ecosystem
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Grant Ready: Unlocking Funding for Your Next Big Idea (December 2026, On-Demand Webinar)
An on-demand webinar designed to help entrepreneurs secure funding through grants.
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AI for Small Business On-Demand Webinar - December 2026
Join the Illinois SBDC for an on-demand webinar on AI applications for small businesses.
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Introduction to Marketing for Small Businesses - December 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar designed to equip small business owners with essential marketing strategies.
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Advantage Illinois Loan Program December 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar on the Advantage Illinois Loan Program for small business owners and entrepreneurs.
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Introduction to Business Plans & LivePlan - December 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar for entrepreneurs to learn how to write a business plan using LivePlan.
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Starting a Business in Illinois December 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar designed for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn about starting a business in Illinois.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop
A workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn about starting a business in Illinois.
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The Customer Journey & Building SOPs
A training event on improving customer experience and building effective SOPs.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois
Join us for a FREE workshop on starting a business in Illinois.
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Starting Your Small Business in Illinois Online Webinar
Online webinar for starting a small business in Illinois.
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Start Now in Government Contracting Series Part 3 – Capability Statements
This online training session covers essential sections of a Capabilities Statement for government contracting.
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APEX Government Contracting Beginners Bootcamp
APEX Government Contracting Beginners Bootcamp is a comprehensive introduction to government contracting.
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How to Start a Business in Illinois
Learn how to start a business in Illinois through this online webinar.
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How to Start a Business in Illinois
Learn how to start a business in Illinois in this informative online webinar.
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State of Illinois Business Enterprise Program and Veteran Business Program Application Preparation
Past
An online training session aimed at assisting business owners in obtaining state certification.
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Navigating Government Contracting - A Roadmap for New Vendors
Past
Join us for a virtual workshop on navigating government contracting aimed at new vendors.
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Women & Wealth: Building Financial Confidence Together
Past
An empowering lunch dedicated to building financial confidence and creating long-term wealth strategies.
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Govenment Contracting 101
Past
Explore the basics of Government Contracting in this free online event.
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The Black Ceiling: How Race Still Matters in the Elite Workplace - A Conversation with Kevin Woodson
Past
A conversation with Kevin Woodson exploring how race impacts the elite workplace.
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Doing Business with Chicago Public Schools: An Overview of the Procurement Process
Past
An overview of the procurement process for vendors interested in doing business with Chicago Public Schools.
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Doing Business with the Federal Government: Understanding the GSA Scheduled
Past
An online training session about the GSA Schedule and government contracting.
APEX Accelerator Live Webinar: The Certification Process
Past
An online training session on the certification process for small businesses.
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Choosing the Right Entity for your Business
Past
A workshop exploring business incorporation options for startups.
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