Events in the Ecosystem
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Womens Business Council Meeting
Quarterly Womens Business Council meeting for women to learn and network.
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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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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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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 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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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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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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Direct Lending Program Information Session - February 24, 2026
Past
Join us for an informational webinar on the Direct Lending Program, an alternative capital option for businesses with less-than-perfect credit.
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Badminton
Past
Participate in the Badminton tournament on February 24, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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How to Write a Business Plan
Past
A virtual workshop for pre-venture entrepreneurs to learn how to create a structured business plan.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois - February 24th, 2026
Past
A seminar to help individuals start or grow their own business.
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Academia Emprende Spring Cohort-2026
Past
Academia Emprende Spring Cohort-2026 is a training program for entrepreneurs covering essential business topics.
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Starting your Business in Illinois
Past
A workshop for aspiring business owners in Illinois to learn how to legally start a business.
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Keeping It Local: Assistance with Planning for the Future of Your Business
Past
A workshop for business owners focusing on future planning and growth.
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Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp - February 24, 2026
Past
Join the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp hosted by the Illinois Apex Accelerator at WBDC. This event features four dynamic sessions packed with insights and strategies for navigating government contracting.
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