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Financial Management: Understanding This Critical Practice
A webinar to help small business owners understand critical financial management practices.
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Grow Your Business with AI Powered Tools
This workshop will explain the basics of AI and how AI-powered tools by Google can help small businesses.
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AI for Business Owners: Turn Operational Pain into Automated Workflows
A webinar for small business owners on how to utilize AI and automation to improve operational workflows.
Starting a Business in Illinois Co-Hosted with the Arlington Heights Memorial Library
Explore the steps to starting your own business with this online training session.
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Taste of Chatham
Join the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce for a culinary tour exploring the rich culinary legacy of Chicago's South Side.
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Legal Support for Small Businesses
A workshop connecting small business owners with local legal experts to provide legal guidance.
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2026 WBENC National Conference IMPACT
A national conference focused on business connections and growth.
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2026 Chicagoland Chamber Legislative Reception
The Chicagoland Chamber Legislative Reception connects business members with elected officials and policymakers.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop (June 2026) - Evening Session
An overview workshop for emerging entrepreneurs on starting a business in Illinois.
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Defense Industry Days (Day 1)
Defense Industry Days Day 1 event focusing on strengthening the defense supply chain.
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Navigating Illinois BidBuy: How to Find State Contracting Opportunities
A one-hour webinar helping businesses navigate Illinois BidBuy for state contracting opportunities.
Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp - June 16, 2026
Join the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp for invaluable insights into government contracting.
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Own Your Audience: How Email, SMS & Community Turn Customers Into Loyal Fans
A workshop on building customer relationships using email, SMS, and community.
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Own Your Audience: How Email, SMS & Community Turn Customers into Loyal Fans
Learn how to build customer loyalty through email, SMS, and community engagement in this free workshop.
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Grow Smart: Small Business Marketing Series: Digital Ads
An online training event for small business marketing focusing on digital ads.
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Workforce Solutions for Growing Businesses on 2026-06-17
Participate in a summit focused on strategies for attracting and retaining talent in your business.
Industry Ignited Chicago Manufacturing Capital
A conference designed to connect small and mid-sized manufacturers with financial resources and workforce solutions.
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Defense Industry Days (Day 2 w/Matchmaking)
Join us for Day 2 of the Defense Industry Days featuring matchmaking and training opportunities.
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SBDC & COD Library In-Person Workshop: How to Research Your Target Market & Lab
An in-person workshop on researching your target market.
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Comenzando un Negocio en IL
Learn the basics of starting a successful business in this training workshop.
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Starting Your Small Business in Illinois Live Seminar
Past
A live seminar focused on starting a small business in Illinois.
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National SBDC Day: Stronger Together, Powered by Small Business
Past
A one-day seminar for small businesses focusing on growth and resources.
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Hockey Team Reunion
Past
Reconnect with former hockey team members at this reunion dinner.
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National SBDC Day Open House
Past
Join us for a National SBDC Day Open House at Bradley University to celebrate local small businesses.
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Advantage Illinois Roundtable For Finacial Institutions and Borrowers
Past
A training event for financial institutions and borrowers focused on business financing.
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AI + YouTube: Build Trust & Get Found in Video-First Search - Smart Brand System
Past
A teleconference on promoting products online using Google tools for small businesses.
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Starting Your Business In Illinois
Past
This seminar provides aspiring entrepreneurs with information to guide them through the pre-venture stage of starting a business.
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How to Start a Business in Illinois
Past
A webinar on how to start a business in Illinois, focusing on business plan development and registration processes.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois
Past
A FREE informative workshop on starting a business in Illinois.
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AI for Small Business Workshop: Practical Tools, Real Examples, Big Impact
Past
A workshop showcasing AI tools for small business operations and marketing.
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Coffee & Conversations - A Celebration of SBDC Day with Networking Event - In-Person
Past
A networking event celebrating National SBDC Day with local entrepreneurs and business insights.
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Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Past
An introductory seminar on the importance of neurodiversity in the workplace.
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SBDC Day: Small Business Startup & Sustainability
Past
Join us for a webinar on small business startup sustainability and clean energy opportunities in Illinois.
SBDC Day Breakfast & Business Spotlight
Past
Celebrate SBDC Day with breakfast and networking.
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SBDC Day 2026 - ILSBDC at Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Open House
Past
An open house event celebrating SBDC Day 2026 at the Illinois Small Business Development Center.
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Financial Analysis
Past
Financial Analysis workshop exploring Key Performance Indicators based on financial statements.
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Comenzando un Negocio en IL
Past
Aprenda los elementos básicos para comenzar una empresa exitosa en este taller.
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Starting Your Business In Illinois Workshop
Past
In-person workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs on how to start a business in Illinois.
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Neurodiversidad en el Lugar de Trabajo Share
Past
A seminar on workplace neurodiversity featuring Saúl Pagán.
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SBDC Day 2026 ILSBDC at Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Open House
Past
SBDC Day 2026 at the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Open House offers local business leaders a chance to connect and learn.
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