Events in the Ecosystem
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Illinois Procurement Essentials: Methods & BidBuy
An informative session on procurement methods used by the State of Illinois.
Automate Business Workflows Using Gemini
Learn to automate business workflows using Gemini in this free online training.
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How to Start a Business in Illinois
Learn how to start a business in Illinois during this online webinar.
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13th Annual MESC 2026 KICK OFF EVENT
Join the 13th Annual MESC 2026 KICK OFF EVENT to learn about the Metro East Startup Challenge and win prizes!
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Starting a Business in Illinois
A hands-on workshop for small business owners on starting a business in Illinois.
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Starting a business in Illinois
A virtual training session designed to aid aspiring entrepreneurs in starting a business in Illinois.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois
A free workshop on starting a business in Illinois, providing essential knowledge and resources.
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Starting Your Small Business in Illinois Online Webinar
An online webinar for individuals interested in starting a small business in Illinois.
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Business After Business at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
A networking reception for Chamber of Commerce members and non-members at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island.
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Happy Hour Networking @ CoCo & Blu (June 17th)
A networking event for local business professionals at CoCo Blu on June 17th.
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WBE Onboarding - June 2026
A free webinar for newly certified WBENC WBEs to understand the WBDC and WBENC networks.
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ESTRATEGIAS DE MARKETING DIGITAL
Training sessions on digital marketing strategies for businesses.
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Starting A Business in IL
A workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs on starting a business in Illinois.
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Starting Your Business In Illinois
An online workshop to assist individuals interested in starting their small business.
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Make Better Decisions with Analytics and AI
Join us for an online workshop on using AI and Google Analytics for business insights.
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13th Annual MESC 2026 KICK OFF EVENT
Kick off your entrepreneurial journey at the 13th Annual MESC 2026 event with opportunities to win prize money.
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Export 101
A workshop covering the basics of exporting and how to take advantage of it for business growth.
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State of IL BEP Certifications
A seminar on the State of IL diversity certification application process.
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Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp - June 23, 2026
Join the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp for invaluable insights into government contracting.
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DPA Title III & IBAS: Supply Chain Resiliency, Manufacturing Growth, and Defense Readiness
An online training event focused on Supply Chain Resiliency and Manufacturing Growth related to Defense Readiness.
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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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