Events in the Ecosystem
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Happy Hour @ Riverlands Brewing
A networking happy hour with pizza and craft beer hosted by Fox Valley Business Network.
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APEX - Process for Becoming a Vendor for the State of Illinois Colleges and Universities - WIU
This training covers the process for becoming a vendor for the State of Illinois Colleges and Universities.
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Achieve Summit | Southland Development Authority - June 4, 2026
Join us for the Achieve Summit, a 3-day event for entrepreneurs and investors, featuring a lineup of dynamic speakers.
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Breaking Into the Big Leagues: Unlocking Partnerships - 2026-06-04
Explore partnership opportunities with Chicago’s professional women’s sports organizations at this informative event.
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Achieve Summit | Southland Development Authority - June 5, 2026
Join us for the Achieve Summit, a 3-day event for entrepreneurs and investors, featuring a lineup of dynamic speakers.
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Achieve Summit | Southland Development Authority - June 6, 2026
Join us for the Achieve Summit, a 3-day event for entrepreneurs and investors, featuring a lineup of dynamic speakers.
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Starting a Business in Illinois – Get It Right from Day One - 2026-06-09
Gain clarity and confidence in starting your business in Illinois with our interactive webinar.
2026 Solopreneurs’ Mastermind Series
Join the Solopreneurs’ Mastermind Series, a 6-month program designed for solo business owners to sharpen their offerings and find the right clients.
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Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp - June 9, 2026
Join the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp for invaluable insights into government contracting.
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How to Start your Childcare Business: From Vision to Reality - June 9, 2026
Join us for a webinar that helps aspiring childcare providers turn their passion into a thriving business. Learn about the essential steps to start your childcare journey.
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Naperville Business Network Event @ Empire's Rooftop (June 9th)
Networking event for local business professionals at Empire's rooftop in Naperville.
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Entiende tus finanzas y planea para crecer tu negocio de Cuidado Infantil (2026-06-10 to 2026-06-11)
This two-day workshop will teach you how to prepare and interpret financial statements, create budgets, and establish key performance indicators for better decision-making.
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Chicago at a Crossroads: Rebuilding the Core: Catalytic Projects Reshaping the Heart of Chicago
A panel discussion on the catalytic projects reshaping Chicago's core and their implications for the business future of the city.
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How to Use AI to Take Back Time Without Adding More Tools
Explore how to effectively use AI to streamline business workflows and regain time.
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How to Use AI to Take Back Time Without Adding More Tools- Smart Brand System
Learn how to leverage AI to enhance your business productivity without adding more tools.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois
Join this workshop to learn the basics of starting your business in Illinois.
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Starting Your Business In Illinois Workshop
An in-person workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn how to start a business in Illinois.
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Starting Your Business In Illinois
A complimentary seminar providing information and resources to guide aspiring entrepreneurs in starting their own business.
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Comenzando un Negocio en IL
A workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn the basics of starting a successful business.
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Financial Management – understanding this critical practice
A seminar focused on understanding critical financial management practices for small businesses.
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Financial Statements 101
Past
A workshop focused on understanding financial statements for business management.
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Know Before You Apply
Past
A workshop focused on the WBE certification process, detailing necessary documents and types of certification.
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Starting a business in Illinois
Past
A virtual training session for aspiring entrepreneurs focusing on starting a business in Illinois.
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Comenzando un Negocio en IL
Past
Un taller para aprender a comenzar un negocio exitoso.
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Northwest Business Network: Happy Hour @ CoCo & Blu (March 11th)
Past
Enjoy networking at CoCo Blu with local business professionals and delicious cocktails on March 11th.
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Starting a Business in Illinois
Past
Virtual training on starting a business in Illinois, hosted by the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.
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The Kiva Hour - March 11, 2026
Past
Explore how Kiva can help you start or grow your business with insights on eligibility and application requirements.
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