Events in the Ecosystem
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Starting Your Business in Illinois - September 16, 2026
A seminar on starting your own business in Illinois.
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How to Start a Business in Illinois
A webinar to help entrepreneurs learn how to start a business in Illinois.
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Starting Your Small Business in Illinois Live Seminar
A live seminar for individuals looking to start a small business in Illinois.
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SBDC Live Webinar: Legal Issues for Small Business
Join the SBDC for a live webinar on legal issues for small businesses.
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Starting A Business in IL
A workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs to understand business startup opportunities in Illinois.
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Export 101
A workshop covering the basics of exporting and international trade opportunities.
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Export 101
A workshop covering a basic overview of exporting and how to take advantage of it for business expansion.
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CMMC Compliance Training for Manufacturers
Join our CMMC Compliance Training designed for manufacturers to ensure you meet DoD requirements.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois
A FREE workshop to guide you in starting your business in Illinois.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop (September 2026) - Evening Session
A workshop for emerging entrepreneurs on starting a business in Illinois.
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Grant Preparation 101 - Live online seminar
A live online seminar focusing on the pre-award process for state and federal grants.
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The Wedge: Intelligent Ledgers in the AI Economy
A training seminar exploring the role of intelligent ledgers in the AI economy aimed at accounting and finance professionals.
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Grants for Small Businesses - September 24, 2026
Workshop aimed at empowering entrepreneurs to secure funding for their small businesses.
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How to Start a Small Business in Illinois
A training session on starting a small business in Illinois.
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Starting a business in Illinois
A training session for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn about starting a business in Illinois.
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Introduction to Marketing for Small Businesses - October 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar focusing on marketing strategies for small businesses.
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Grant Ready: Unlocking Funding for Your Next Big Idea (October 2026, On-Demand Webinar)
An on-demand webinar about securing grant funding for entrepreneurs.
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Introduction to Business Plans & LivePlan - October 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar to help entrepreneurs write effective business plans using LivePlan.
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AI for Small Business On-Demand Webinar - October 2026
An on-demand webinar focused on how AI can benefit small businesses, featuring demonstrations and practical applications.
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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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