Events in the Ecosystem
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Digital Marketing Essentials
A workshop to strengthen digital marketing strategies for beginners and those looking to improve skills.
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Financial Management: Understanding This Critical Practice
A webinar to help small business owners understand critical financial management practices.
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Grow Your Business with AI Powered Tools
This workshop will explain the basics of AI and how AI-powered tools by Google can help small businesses.
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AI for Business Owners: Turn Operational Pain into Automated Workflows
A webinar for small business owners on how to utilize AI and automation to improve operational workflows.
Starting a Business in Illinois Co-Hosted with the Arlington Heights Memorial Library
Explore the steps to starting your own business with this online training session.
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Taste of Chatham
Join the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce for a culinary tour exploring the rich culinary legacy of Chicago's South Side.
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Legal Support for Small Businesses
A workshop connecting small business owners with local legal experts to provide legal guidance.
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2026 WBENC National Conference IMPACT
A national conference focused on business connections and growth.
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2026 Chicagoland Chamber Legislative Reception
The Chicagoland Chamber Legislative Reception connects business members with elected officials and policymakers.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop (June 2026) - Evening Session
An overview workshop for emerging entrepreneurs on starting a business in Illinois.
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Defense Industry Days (Day 1)
Defense Industry Days Day 1 event focusing on strengthening the defense supply chain.
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Navigating Illinois BidBuy: How to Find State Contracting Opportunities
A one-hour webinar helping businesses navigate Illinois BidBuy for state contracting opportunities.
Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp - June 16, 2026
Join the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp for invaluable insights into government contracting.
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Own Your Audience: How Email, SMS & Community Turn Customers Into Loyal Fans
A workshop on building customer relationships using email, SMS, and community.
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Grow Smart: Small Business Marketing Series: Digital Ads
An online training event for small business marketing focusing on digital ads.
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Own Your Audience: How Email, SMS & Community Turn Customers into Loyal Fans
Learn how to build customer loyalty through email, SMS, and community engagement in this free workshop.
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Workforce Solutions for Growing Businesses on 2026-06-17
Participate in a summit focused on strategies for attracting and retaining talent in your business.
Industry Ignited Chicago Manufacturing Capital
A conference designed to connect small and mid-sized manufacturers with financial resources and workforce solutions.
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Defense Industry Days (Day 2 w/Matchmaking)
Join us for Day 2 of the Defense Industry Days featuring matchmaking and training opportunities.
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SBDC & COD Library In-Person Workshop: How to Research Your Target Market & Lab
An in-person workshop on researching your target market.
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Direct Lending Program Information Session - February 24, 2026
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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
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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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