Events in the Ecosystem
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SBDC Live Webinar: How to Research Your Target Market
A live webinar that assists participants in researching their target market and understanding customer demographics.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop (November 2026) - Evening Session
An online workshop for emerging entrepreneurs about starting a business in Illinois.
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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.
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Comenzando un Negocio en IL
Aprenda los elementos básicos para comenzar una empresa exitosa en este taller gratuito.
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Starting a business in Illinois
Training designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn their ideas into action.
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Grant Preparation 101 - Live online seminar
Learn how to prepare for applying for state or federal grants in this online seminar.
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SBDC In-Person Workshop: Value Proposition - Your Unfair Advantage
Learn about defining your value proposition in this SBDC In-Person Workshop.
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Starting A Business in IL
A workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn about starting a business in Illinois.
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How to Start a Small Business in Illinois
An overview of steps and resources to start a small business in Illinois.
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SBA Loans: What a Borrower Needs to Know 2026 - Recording
An online seminar for small businesses on understanding SBA loans and funding options.
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Womens Business Council Meeting
Quarterly Womens Business Council meeting for women to learn and network.
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Building Business Credit Webinar 2026 - Recording
A webinar discussing business credit, its importance, and best practices.
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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.
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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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Legal Support for Small Businesses
A workshop to connect small business owners with local legal experts for guidance on legal matters.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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International Business Conference 2026
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The International Business Conference 2026 will take place on March 3, 2026, at NEIU's Main Campus, Alumni Hall. This event is designed to connect students with international business professionals.
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NorthShore Business Network Happy Hour @ Sketchbook Brewing
Past
A networking event with craft beer and pizza for local business professionals.
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Career Workshop Series: Kickstart Your Career! - Networking - March 3rd, 2026
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Learn networking tips to build your personal brand in the Career Workshop Series.
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Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp - March 3, 2026
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Join the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp hosted by the Illinois Apex Accelerator at WBDC. This event will cover essential strategies for navigating government contracting.
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Chicago at a Crossroads: Securing Chicago’s AI Advantage
Past
Join us for a forum on how Chicago can secure its AI advantage for future growth.
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Echoes of Silence Photography Exhibit
Past
Experience the Echoes of Silence Photography Exhibit, showcasing resilience and memory from the 1972 genocide. Join us for the opening ceremony on March 3rd.
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Billiards
Past
Join the Billiards tournament on March 3, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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Mastering Instagram Reels
Past
A hands-on training session to master creating Instagram Reels.
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