Events in the Ecosystem
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Introduction to Marketing for Small Businesses - November 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar for small businesses focused on essential marketing strategies.
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Grant Ready: Unlocking Funding for Your Next Big Idea (November 2026, On-Demand Webinar)
An on-demand webinar designed to help entrepreneurs secure funding opportunities.
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Starting a Business in Illinois November 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar on starting a business in Illinois for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Introduction to Business Plans & LivePlan - November 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar for entrepreneurs to learn about writing business plans.
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SBDC LIVE WEBINAR: Tax Know-How for Small Business
This webinar will cover taxation for small businesses and answer questions related to tax planning.
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Brandsformation
A training event focusing on brand evolution and its impact on decision-making.
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Legal Support for Small Businesses
Workshop for small business owners to gain legal support.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois - November 4th , 2026
A virtual seminar to help individuals start their own business in Illinois.
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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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Comenzando un Negocio en IL
Aprenda los elementos básicos para comenzar una empresa exitosa en este taller gratuito.
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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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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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Starting a business in Illinois
Training designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn their ideas into action.
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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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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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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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Building Business Credit Webinar 2026 - Recording
A webinar discussing business credit, its importance, and best practices.
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Womens Business Council Meeting
Quarterly Womens Business Council meeting for women to learn and network.
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Keeping up with Cottage Foods
Past
An evening of Cottage Food updates and information for local sellers.
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CMMC 101 Compliance Uncovered
Past
An introduction to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) for organizations working with the Department of Defense.
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Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar - CMMC 101: Compliance Uncovered with Illinois APEX Accelerator
Past
A webinar providing a clear introduction to CMMC for Illinois APEX Accelerator members.
Floor Hockey
Past
Join the Floor Hockey tournament on March 31, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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Inside Chicago's Food Ecosystem: Women Leading the Way
Past
Explore the food value chain with women leaders at McDonald's Global Headquarters in a panel discussion.
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Emerging & Pre-Venture Bootcamp | Road to Success (March 31, 2026)
Past
Join our four-week Bootcamp designed for entrepreneurs to gain essential tools for building sustainable businesses.
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