Events in the Ecosystem
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WBENCPitch IMPACT 1st Round
Participate in the WBENCPitch IMPACT 1st Round, where women business enterprises will showcase their stories and business ideas.
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Windy City Business Network Happy Hour @ Midwest Coast Rooftop
Enjoy a happy hour of networking with craft beer and pizza at Midwest Coast Brewing Co.
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Starting Your Business In Illinois
This is a complimentary seminar to assist individuals in starting their own business in Illinois.
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Comenzando un Negocio en IL
Un taller para aprender los elementos básicos para comenzar una empresa exitosa.
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13th Annual MESC 2026 KICK OFF EVENT- Virtual
Join the virtual seminar for the 13th Annual MESC 2026 Kick Off Event to learn about the Metro East Startup Challenge.
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How to Start your Childcare Business: From Vision to Reality - 2026-07-14
Este webinar te guiará a través de los pasos esenciales para iniciar un negocio de cuidado infantil con confianza.
Paid Social That Works — Facebook & Instagram Advertising Essentials
Learn how to effectively use Facebook and Instagram ads for your business.
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SBDC Live Webinar: Engage More Clients with Business-to-Business (B2B) Content Marketing
This workshop focuses on B2B content marketing strategies for engaging clients effectively.
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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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How to Start a Business in Illinois
A live webinar teaching aspiring entrepreneurs how to create a business plan and register their business in Illinois.
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Hiring Your First Employee - July 15, 2026
Are you ready to grow your team but unsure where to start?
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Starting Your Business in Illinois
A FREE workshop to help you start your business in Illinois.
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13th Annual MESC 2026 KICK OFF EVENT- Virtual
Kick off the 13th Annual MESC 2026 with a virtual event focused on entrepreneurship.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop (July 2026) - Evening Session
A workshop for emerging entrepreneurs on starting a business in Illinois.
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Starting Your Business In Illinois
An online workshop to help individuals start their own small business.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois - July 22nd, 2026
A seminar on how to start and grow a business in Illinois.
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SBDC In-Person Workshop: Value Proposition - Your Unfair Advantage
An in-person workshop focused on developing your business's value proposition.
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Restaurant 101: Building a Profitable Food Business from Concept to Operations
A training session focused on building a profitable food business from concept to operations.
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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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