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13 Oct

Starting Your Business in Illinois - October 13th, 2026

A training event for individuals interested in starting a business in Illinois.

October 13, 2026 - October 13, 2026

14 Oct

SBDC Live Webinar: Insurance Types for Small Business

A webinar covering essential insurance types for small businesses.

October 14, 2026 - October 14, 2026

14 Oct

Starting Your Small Business in Illinois Live Seminar

A live seminar for developing small businesses in Illinois.

October 14, 2026 - October 14, 2026

14 Oct

Comenzando un Negocio en IL

A workshop to learn the basics of starting a successful business.

October 14, 2026 - October 14, 2026

15 Oct

Starting A Business in IL

A workshop to help aspiring entrepreneurs understand starting a business in Illinois.

October 15, 2026 - October 15, 2026

15 Oct

Export 101

This workshop will provide an overview of exporting and its benefits for business expansion.

October 15, 2026 - October 15, 2026

18 Oct

Starting Your Business in Illinois

A workshop to help entrepreneurs start their business in Illinois.

October 18, 2026 - October 18, 2026

19 Oct

Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop (October 2026) - Evening Session

A workshop for emerging entrepreneurs on starting a business in Illinois.

October 19, 2026 - October 19, 2026

21 Oct

Grant Preparation 101 - Live online seminar

Learn about the pre-award process for grants in this live online seminar.

October 21, 2026 - October 21, 2026

22 Oct

SBDC In-Person Workshop: Payment Processing Basics for Small Business

Join the workshop to learn about payment processing options for small businesses.

October 22, 2026 - October 22, 2026

23 Oct

How to Start a Small Business in Illinois

Learn the steps and resources to start a business in Illinois.

October 23, 2026 - October 23, 2026

28 Oct

Starting a business in Illinois

A training session for aspiring entrepreneurs on starting a business in Illinois.

October 28, 2026 - October 28, 2026

29 Oct

Hiring Your First Employee - October 29, 2026

A workshop on how to effectively hire your first employee.

October 29, 2026 - October 29, 2026

01 Nov

AI for Small Business On-Demand Webinar - November 2026

Join the Illinois SBDC for an on-demand webinar on how AI is transforming small businesses.

November 1, 2026 - November 1, 2026

01 Nov

Starting a Business in Illinois November 2026 On-Demand Webinar

An on-demand webinar on starting a business in Illinois for aspiring entrepreneurs.

November 1, 2026 - November 1, 2026

01 Nov

Introduction to Business Plans & LivePlan - November 2026 On-Demand Webinar

An on-demand webinar for entrepreneurs to learn about writing business plans.

November 1, 2026 - November 1, 2026

01 Nov

Grant Ready: Unlocking Funding for Your Next Big Idea (November 2026, On-Demand Webinar)

An on-demand webinar designed to help entrepreneurs secure funding opportunities.

November 1, 2026 - November 1, 2026

01 Nov

Advantage Illinois Loan Program November 2026 On-Demand Webinar

An informative on-demand webinar on the Advantage Illinois Loan Program for small businesses.

November 1, 2026 - November 1, 2026

01 Nov

Introduction to Marketing for Small Businesses - November 2026 On-Demand Webinar

An on-demand webinar for small businesses focused on essential marketing strategies.

November 1, 2026 - November 1, 2026

02 Nov

SBDC LIVE WEBINAR: Tax Know-How for Small Business

This webinar will cover taxation for small businesses and answer questions related to tax planning.

November 2, 2026 - November 2, 2026

February 2026

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
2026-02-01 1 Advantage Illinois Loan Program February 2026 On-Demand Webinar Introduction to Business Plans & LivePlan - February 2026 On-Demand Webinar Grant Ready: Unlocking Funding for Your Next Big Idea (February 2026, On-Demand Webinar) +2	2026-02-02 2	2026-02-03 3 Emerging & Pre-Venture Bootcamp \| Road to Success (Week 3) Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp - February 3, 2026	2026-02-04 4 Tu Declaración de Impuestos 2025: Qué Cambió, Qué Deducir y Qué Evitar - 2026-02-04	2026-02-05 5 Become Your Own Boss (BYOB): Business Planning Course	2026-02-06 6	2026-02-07 7
2026-02-08 8	2026-02-09 9 Essentials of Leveraging Your WBE Certification – Session 1 - 2026-02-09	2026-02-10 10 Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Training Happy Hour @ Riverlands Brewing 10th Annual Chicagoland Chamber PAC Advocacy Champion Award Reception +1	2026-02-11 11 Board of Directors Meeting - Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Enhancing Customer Engagement with AI: Personalization and Predictive Analytics Starting Your Business In Illinois	2026-02-12 12 SBDC Live Webinar: Legal Issues for Small Business Email & Business Documents AI in Action: Elevating Communication Skills for the Modern Workforce	2026-02-13 13	2026-02-14 14
2026-02-15 15	2026-02-16 16 GREAT Week Kickoff	2026-02-17 17 Choosing the Right Entity for your Business APEX Accelerator Live Webinar: The Certification Process Doing Business with the Federal Government: Understanding the GSA Scheduled +6	2026-02-18 18 Marketing Fundamentals Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop CMAA's 2nd Annual Small Business Showcase +7	2026-02-19 19 AI For Beginners/Breakfast & Brainstorming Oak Brook Business Network Event @ Empire's rooftop in Lombard Export 101 (February 2026) +8	2026-02-20 20 Barcelona Guitar Trio - February 20, 2026 Barcelona Guitar Trio - Feb 20, 2026	2026-02-21 21
2026-02-22 22 Legal Support for Small Businesses	2026-02-23 23 Starting Your Business in Illinois (Marion)	2026-02-24 24 Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp - February 24, 2026 Keeping It Local: Assistance with Planning for the Future of Your Business Starting your Business in Illinois +5	2026-02-25 25 Starting a Business in Illinois Starting Your Business in Illinois Naperville Business Network Event @ Empire's Enclosed Rooftop +6	2026-02-26 26 Smart Capital, Strong Business: How Equipment Financing Fuels Growth Financial Planning for Small Business Owners Business on the Move Initiative - Marketing, Customers, and Competition +3	2026-02-27 27 Incorporation / Organization Day How to Start a Business In Illinois	2026-02-28 28 Accelera las Operaciones de tu Empresa Movie Screening and Fundraiser: “The Wiz” 29th Annual Chicago River Student Congress

29th Annual Chicago River Student Congress

Past

Join us for the 29th Annual Chicago River Student Congress on February 28, 2026. This free event is open to middle and high school students and focuses on environmental education and advocacy.

Sat, February 28, 2026 - Sat, February 28, 2026

Movie Screening and Fundraiser: “The Wiz”

Past

Attend the screening of 'The Wiz' on February 28, 2026, at 6 p.m. at CCICS.

Sat, February 28, 2026 - Sat, February 28, 2026

Accelera las Operaciones de tu Empresa

Past

Evento para profesionales de la construcción sobre financiamiento y certificaciones.

Sat, February 28, 2026