Events in the Ecosystem
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Womens Business Council Meeting
Quarterly Womens Business Council meeting for women to learn and network.
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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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Comenzando un Negocio en IL
Aprenda los elementos básicos para comenzar una empresa exitosa en este taller.
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AI for Small Business On-Demand Webinar - December 2026
Join the Illinois SBDC for an on-demand webinar on AI applications for small businesses.
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Advantage Illinois Loan Program December 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar on the Advantage Illinois Loan Program for small business owners and entrepreneurs.
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Grant Ready: Unlocking Funding for Your Next Big Idea (December 2026, On-Demand Webinar)
An on-demand webinar designed to help entrepreneurs secure funding through grants.
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Introduction to Business Plans & LivePlan - December 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar for entrepreneurs to learn how to write a business plan using LivePlan.
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Introduction to Marketing for Small Businesses - December 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar designed to equip small business owners with essential marketing strategies.
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Starting a Business in Illinois December 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar designed for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn about starting a business in Illinois.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop
A workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn about starting a business in Illinois.
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The Customer Journey & Building SOPs
A training event on improving customer experience and building effective SOPs.
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Starting Your Small Business in Illinois Online Webinar
Online webinar for starting a small business in Illinois.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois
Join us for a FREE workshop on starting a business in Illinois.
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Start Now in Government Contracting Series Part 3 – Capability Statements
This online training session covers essential sections of a Capabilities Statement for government contracting.
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APEX Government Contracting Beginners Bootcamp
APEX Government Contracting Beginners Bootcamp is a comprehensive introduction to government contracting.
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How to Start a Business in Illinois
Learn how to start a business in Illinois in this informative online webinar.
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How to Start a Business in Illinois
Learn how to start a business in Illinois through this online webinar.
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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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