Events in the Ecosystem
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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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How to Start a Business in Illinois
Learn how to start a business in this live webinar focusing on business planning and resources.
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Starting A Business in IL
A workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs on starting a business in Illinois.
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Export 101
Join the Export 101 workshop to learn about international trade and exporting for business opportunities.
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Navigating Google’s Latest Updates for Business Growth
A workshop covering the latest updates to key Google products.
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Starting a business in Illinois
A training session for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn essential steps for starting a business in Illinois.
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Choosing the Right Structure for Your Business
Join us for a webinar on choosing the right legal structure for your business.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois - August 27, 2026
A seminar to help individuals start their own business, offered by the Illinois Small Business Development Center.
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How to Start a Small Business in Illinois
An overview of the essential steps to start a small business in Illinois.
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Introduction to Marketing for Small Businesses - September 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar equipping small business owners with essential marketing strategies.
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Introduction to Business Plans & LivePlan - September 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar providing knowledge and tools to write a business plan.
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Grant Ready: Unlocking Funding for Your Next Big Idea (September 2026, On-Demand Webinar)
An on-demand webinar designed to help entrepreneurs unlock funding for their projects through grants.
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Advantage Illinois Loan Program September 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An informative on-demand webinar on the Advantage Illinois Loan Program.
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Starting a Business in Illinois September 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar for aspiring entrepreneurs on starting a business in Illinois.
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AI for Small Business On-Demand Webinar - September 2026
Join the Illinois SBDC for an on-demand webinar on using AI in small business.
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Comenzando un Negocio en IL
Aprenda los elementos básicos para comenzar una empresa exitosa en este taller.
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Selling to the City of Peoria: How to Get Started and Find Opportunities
This informative webinar offers businesses insights into engaging with the City of Peoria for government contracting.
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SBDC In Person/Hybrid Workshop: How to Research Your Target Market
Workshop on researching your target market for business planning.
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Legal Support for Small Businesses
Workshop connecting small business owners with legal experts for guidance on legal issues.
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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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