Events in the Ecosystem
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Comenzando un Negocio en IL
A training workshop for aspiring business owners to learn the essentials of starting a business.
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How to Start a Business in Illinois
Learn how to start a business in this live webinar focusing on business planning and resources.
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Starting A Business in IL
A workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs on starting a business in Illinois.
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Export 101
Join the Export 101 workshop to learn about international trade and exporting for business opportunities.
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Navigating Google’s Latest Updates for Business Growth
A workshop covering the latest updates to key Google products.
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Starting a business in Illinois
A training session for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn essential steps for starting a business in Illinois.
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Choosing the Right Structure for Your Business
Join us for a webinar on choosing the right legal structure for your business.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois - August 27, 2026
A seminar to help individuals start their own business, offered by the Illinois Small Business Development Center.
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How to Start a Small Business in Illinois
An overview of the essential steps to start a small business in Illinois.
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Introduction to Marketing for Small Businesses - September 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar equipping small business owners with essential marketing strategies.
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Introduction to Business Plans & LivePlan - September 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar providing knowledge and tools to write a business plan.
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Grant Ready: Unlocking Funding for Your Next Big Idea (September 2026, On-Demand Webinar)
An on-demand webinar designed to help entrepreneurs unlock funding for their projects through grants.
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Advantage Illinois Loan Program September 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An informative on-demand webinar on the Advantage Illinois Loan Program.
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Starting a Business in Illinois September 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar for aspiring entrepreneurs on starting a business in Illinois.
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AI for Small Business On-Demand Webinar - September 2026
Join the Illinois SBDC for an on-demand webinar on using AI in small business.
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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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Selling to the City of Peoria: How to Get Started and Find Opportunities
This informative webinar offers businesses insights into engaging with the City of Peoria for government contracting.
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SBDC In Person/Hybrid Workshop: How to Research Your Target Market
Workshop on researching your target market for business planning.
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Legal Support for Small Businesses
Workshop connecting small business owners with legal experts for guidance on legal issues.
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Dodgeball
Past
Participate in the Dodgeball tournament on March 10, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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From Overwhelmed to AI-Enabled: Practical Marketing Wins for Small Businesses
Past
A workshop for small business owners on practical AI marketing strategies.
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Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp - March 10, 2026
Past
Join the next session of the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp to enhance your understanding of government contracting.
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From Overwhelmed to AI-Enabled: Practical Marketing Wins for Small Business
Past
Join a hands-on training session for small business owners to learn practical AI marketing strategies.
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Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Training
Past
Join us for the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Training on March 10, 2026.
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Business After Business at House of Blues Chicago
Past
Join the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce for their Business After Business networking event at House of Blues Chicago.
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Part-Time Job Fair - March 10th, 2026
Past
A chance to meet potential employers looking for part-time employees at the Part-Time Job Fair.
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How to Start your Childcare Business: From Vision to Reality - March 10
Past
Learn the essential steps to launch your childcare business successfully in this informative workshop.
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ITC In-Person Workshop: Think Local. Sell Global.
Past
A live workshop to help businesses understand the steps to going global and navigating international markets.
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