Events in the Ecosystem
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Comenzando un Negocio en IL
Learn the basics of starting a successful business in this training workshop.
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How to Start a Business in Illinois
Learn how to start a business in Illinois during this online webinar.
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Illinois Procurement Essentials: Methods & BidBuy
An informative session on procurement methods used by the State of Illinois.
Automate Business Workflows Using Gemini
Learn to automate business workflows using Gemini in this free online training.
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13th Annual MESC 2026 KICK OFF EVENT
Join the 13th Annual MESC 2026 KICK OFF EVENT to learn about the Metro East Startup Challenge and win prizes!
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Starting a Business in Illinois
A hands-on workshop for small business owners on starting a business in Illinois.
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Starting a business in Illinois
A virtual training session designed to aid aspiring entrepreneurs in starting a business in Illinois.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois
A free workshop on starting a business in Illinois, providing essential knowledge and resources.
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Starting Your Small Business in Illinois Online Webinar
An online webinar for individuals interested in starting a small business in Illinois.
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Business After Business at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
A networking reception for Chamber of Commerce members and non-members at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island.
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Happy Hour Networking @ CoCo & Blu (June 17th)
A networking event for local business professionals at CoCo Blu on June 17th.
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WBE Onboarding - June 2026
A free webinar for newly certified WBENC WBEs to understand the WBDC and WBENC networks.
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ESTRATEGIAS DE MARKETING DIGITAL
Training sessions on digital marketing strategies for businesses.
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Starting A Business in IL
A workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs on starting a business in Illinois.
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Starting Your Business In Illinois
An online workshop to assist individuals interested in starting their small business.
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Make Better Decisions with Analytics and AI
Join us for an online workshop on using AI and Google Analytics for business insights.
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13th Annual MESC 2026 KICK OFF EVENT
Kick off your entrepreneurial journey at the 13th Annual MESC 2026 event with opportunities to win prize money.
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Export 101
A workshop covering the basics of exporting and how to take advantage of it for business growth.
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State of IL BEP Certifications
A seminar on the State of IL diversity certification application process.
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Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp - June 23, 2026
Join the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp for invaluable insights into government contracting.
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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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