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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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02 Nov

Brandsformation

A training event focusing on brand evolution and its impact on decision-making.

November 2, 2026 - November 2, 2026

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02 Nov

Legal Support for Small Businesses

Workshop for small business owners to gain legal support.

November 2, 2026 - November 2, 2026

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04 Nov

Starting Your Business in Illinois - November 4th , 2026

A virtual seminar to help individuals start their own business in Illinois.

November 4, 2026 - November 4, 2026

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12 Nov

SBDC Live Webinar: How to Research Your Target Market

A live webinar that assists participants in researching their target market and understanding customer demographics.

November 12, 2026 - November 12, 2026

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16 Nov

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

An online workshop for emerging entrepreneurs about starting a business in Illinois.

November 16, 2026 - November 16, 2026

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18 Nov

SBDC Live Webinar: Engage More Clients with Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Content Marketing

A free webinar on effective B2C content marketing strategies for business owners.

November 18, 2026 - November 18, 2026

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18 Nov

Comenzando un Negocio en IL

Aprenda los elementos básicos para comenzar una empresa exitosa en este taller gratuito.

November 18, 2026 - November 18, 2026

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18 Nov

Starting a business in Illinois

Training designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn their ideas into action.

November 18, 2026 - November 18, 2026

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18 Nov

Grant Preparation 101 - Live online seminar

Learn how to prepare for applying for state or federal grants in this online seminar.

November 18, 2026 - November 18, 2026

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19 Nov

SBDC In-Person Workshop: Value Proposition - Your Unfair Advantage

Learn about defining your value proposition in this SBDC In-Person Workshop.

November 19, 2026 - November 19, 2026

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19 Nov

Starting A Business in IL

A workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn about starting a business in Illinois.

November 19, 2026 - November 19, 2026

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20 Nov

SBA Loans: What a Borrower Needs to Know 2026 - Recording

An online seminar for small businesses on understanding SBA loans and funding options.

November 20, 2026 - November 20, 2026

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20 Nov

Building Business Credit Webinar 2026 - Recording

A webinar discussing business credit, its importance, and best practices.

November 20, 2026 - November 20, 2026

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20 Nov

D.I.Y.: Create and Maintain Your Company Website on Wix- Recording

An engaging hands-on webinar on creating and maintaining your company website using Wix.

November 20, 2026 - November 20, 2026

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March 2026

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2026-03-01 1 Advantage Illinois Loan Program March 2026 On-Demand Webinar Grant Ready: Unlocking Funding for Your Next Big Idea Introduction to Marketing for Small Businesses - March 2026 On-Demand Webinar +2	2026-03-02 2 Conference 2026: Breaking the Cycle - March 2-4, 2026 Rebecca Griffith, Noah Kashiani & Allen Moore: "Morning Cartoons and Cereal" 12th Annual Genocide and Human Rights in Africa and the Diaspora Conference	2026-03-03 3 Mastering Instagram Reels Billiards Echoes of Silence Photography Exhibit +6	2026-03-04 4 SNAP at Risk: A Conversation on the Future of Chicago's Food Security Starting Your Business in Illinois Starting Your Business in Illinois +3	2026-03-05 5 RiseUp Invierno 2026: March 5 Legal Q&A for Entrepreneurs: What You Need to Know	2026-03-06 6	2026-03-07 7 Child Care Business Symposium
2026-03-08 8	2026-03-09 9 DoorDash Retail Meets Chicago DoorDash Retail Meets Chicago	2026-03-10 10 ITC In-Person Workshop: Think Local. Sell Global. How to Start your Childcare Business: From Vision to Reality - March 10 Part-Time Job Fair - March 10th, 2026 +6	2026-03-11 11 The Kiva Hour - March 11, 2026 Starting a Business in Illinois Northwest Business Network: Happy Hour @ CoCo & Blu (March 11th) +4	2026-03-12 12 Tax Planning and Reporting: Understanding Taxes and Your Business Film Night and Reflection: The Oral History of Léonce Ngabo GROW Entreprneurial Training Program +1	2026-03-13 13 Government Contracting Beginners Bootcamp	2026-03-14 14
2026-03-15 15	2026-03-16 16 NEIU Night with the Chicago Bulls Beginner Computer Skills: Internet Safety, Basic Email, and Web Browsers Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop (March 2026) - Evening Session	2026-03-17 17 Rewiring the Economy: What the FGS Global Radar Means for Chicago Leaders Emerging & Pre-Venture Bootcamp \| Road to Success (March 17, 2026) Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp - March 17, 2026 +1	2026-03-18 18 SBDC Day 2026 ILSBDC at Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Open House Neurodiversidad en el Lugar de Trabajo Share Starting Your Business In Illinois Workshop +17	2026-03-19 19 Get Connected with LinkedIn March 19, 2026 - Academic/Student Affairs, Enrollment, and Technology Committee Business on the Move Initiative - Operations, Management & Startup Costs +5	2026-03-20 20 APEX FedCon Spring Cohort 2026	2026-03-21 21
2026-03-22 22 Legal Support for Small Businesses	2026-03-23 23 Navigating Government Contracting - A Roadmap for New Vendors APEX: Unlocking Business Activity Codes for Government Contracting: Discovery Starts Here Advertising with Google Ads	2026-03-24 24 Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp - March 24, 2026 Cocktails and Cupcakes for a Cause - March 24, 2026 Grants for Small Businesses - March 24th +7	2026-03-25 25 Access to Capital Social Media Workshop Small Business Financing Resources +6	2026-03-26 26 Oak Brook Business Network Event @ Empire's rooftop in Lombard Export 101 SBDC Live Webinar: Insurance Types for Small Business +5	2026-03-27 27 How to Start a Small Business in Illinois	2026-03-28 28 Music Scholarship Audition - March 28, 2026
2026-03-29 29	2026-03-30 30 Beginner Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Basic Introduction: Excel	2026-03-31 31 Emerging & Pre-Venture Bootcamp \| Road to Success (March 31, 2026) Inside Chicago's Food Ecosystem: Women Leading the Way Keeping up with Cottage Foods +3	2026-04-01 1 Grant Ready: Unlocking Funding for Your Next Big Idea (April 2026, On-Demand Webinar) Introduction to Marketing for Small Businesses - April 2026 On-Demand Webinar Introduction to Business Plans LivePlan - April 2026 On-Demand Webinar +3	2026-04-02 2 Starting Your Business in Illinois Legal Support for Small Businesses SAGE Advice Chicago Information Session	2026-04-03 3	2026-04-04 4

Starting Your Business In Illinois

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Learn about the resources needed to start a business in Illinois in this free online training.