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01 Sep

Introduction to Business Plans & LivePlan - September 2026 On-Demand Webinar

An on-demand webinar providing knowledge and tools to write a business plan.

September 1, 2026 - September 1, 2026

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01 Sep

AI for Small Business On-Demand Webinar - September 2026

Join the Illinois SBDC for an on-demand webinar on using AI in small business.

September 1, 2026 - September 1, 2026

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01 Sep

Starting a Business in Illinois September 2026 On-Demand Webinar

An on-demand webinar for aspiring entrepreneurs on starting a business in Illinois.

September 1, 2026 - September 1, 2026

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01 Sep

Advantage Illinois Loan Program September 2026 On-Demand Webinar

An informative on-demand webinar on the Advantage Illinois Loan Program.

September 1, 2026 - September 1, 2026

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01 Sep

Introduction to Marketing for Small Businesses - September 2026 On-Demand Webinar

An on-demand webinar equipping small business owners with essential marketing strategies.

September 1, 2026 - September 1, 2026

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02 Sep

Comenzando un Negocio en IL

Aprenda los elementos básicos para comenzar una empresa exitosa en este taller.

September 2, 2026 - September 2, 2026

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06 Sep

Selling to the City of Peoria: How to Get Started and Find Opportunities

This informative webinar offers businesses insights into engaging with the City of Peoria for government contracting.

September 6, 2026 - September 6, 2026

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10 Sep

SBDC In Person/Hybrid Workshop: How to Research Your Target Market

Workshop on researching your target market for business planning.

September 10, 2026 - September 10, 2026

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10 Sep

Legal Support for Small Businesses

Workshop connecting small business owners with legal experts for guidance on legal issues.

September 10, 2026 - September 10, 2026

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10 Sep

Starting Your Business in Illinois

A free workshop to help you start your business in Illinois.

September 10, 2026 - September 10, 2026

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16 Sep

Starting Your Business in Illinois - September 16, 2026

A seminar on starting your own business in Illinois.

September 16, 2026 - September 16, 2026

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16 Sep

Comenzando un Negocio en IL

Un taller para aprender a iniciar un negocio exitoso.

September 16, 2026 - September 16, 2026

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16 Sep

How to Start a Business in Illinois

A webinar to help entrepreneurs learn how to start a business in Illinois.

September 16, 2026 - September 16, 2026

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16 Sep

Starting Your Small Business in Illinois Live Seminar

A live seminar for individuals looking to start a small business in Illinois.

September 16, 2026 - September 16, 2026

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17 Sep

SBDC Live Webinar: Legal Issues for Small Business

Join the SBDC for a live webinar on legal issues for small businesses.

September 17, 2026 - September 17, 2026

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17 Sep

Starting A Business in IL

A workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs to understand business startup opportunities in Illinois.

September 17, 2026 - September 17, 2026

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17 Sep

Export 101

A workshop covering a basic overview of exporting and how to take advantage of it for business expansion.

September 17, 2026 - September 17, 2026

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17 Sep

Export 101

A workshop covering the basics of exporting and international trade opportunities.

September 17, 2026 - September 17, 2026

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20 Sep

CMMC Compliance Training for Manufacturers

Join our CMMC Compliance Training designed for manufacturers to ensure you meet DoD requirements.

September 20, 2026 - September 20, 2026

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20 Sep

Starting Your Business in Illinois

A FREE workshop to guide you in starting your business in Illinois.

September 20, 2026 - September 20, 2026

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March 2026

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2026-03-01 1 Advantage Illinois Loan Program March 2026 On-Demand Webinar Grant Ready: Unlocking Funding for Your Next Big Idea Introduction to Marketing for Small Businesses - March 2026 On-Demand Webinar +2	2026-03-02 2 Conference 2026: Breaking the Cycle - March 2-4, 2026 Rebecca Griffith, Noah Kashiani & Allen Moore: "Morning Cartoons and Cereal" 12th Annual Genocide and Human Rights in Africa and the Diaspora Conference	2026-03-03 3 Mastering Instagram Reels Billiards Echoes of Silence Photography Exhibit +6	2026-03-04 4 SNAP at Risk: A Conversation on the Future of Chicago's Food Security Starting Your Business in Illinois Starting Your Business in Illinois +3	2026-03-05 5 RiseUp Invierno 2026: March 5 Legal Q&A for Entrepreneurs: What You Need to Know	2026-03-06 6	2026-03-07 7 Child Care Business Symposium
2026-03-08 8	2026-03-09 9 DoorDash Retail Meets Chicago DoorDash Retail Meets Chicago	2026-03-10 10 ITC In-Person Workshop: Think Local. Sell Global. How to Start your Childcare Business: From Vision to Reality - March 10 Part-Time Job Fair - March 10th, 2026 +6	2026-03-11 11 The Kiva Hour - March 11, 2026 Starting a Business in Illinois Northwest Business Network: Happy Hour @ CoCo & Blu (March 11th) +4	2026-03-12 12 Tax Planning and Reporting: Understanding Taxes and Your Business Film Night and Reflection: The Oral History of Léonce Ngabo GROW Entreprneurial Training Program +1	2026-03-13 13 Government Contracting Beginners Bootcamp	2026-03-14 14
2026-03-15 15	2026-03-16 16 NEIU Night with the Chicago Bulls Beginner Computer Skills: Internet Safety, Basic Email, and Web Browsers Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop (March 2026) - Evening Session	2026-03-17 17 Rewiring the Economy: What the FGS Global Radar Means for Chicago Leaders Emerging & Pre-Venture Bootcamp \| Road to Success (March 17, 2026) Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp - March 17, 2026 +1	2026-03-18 18 SBDC Day 2026 ILSBDC at Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Open House Neurodiversidad en el Lugar de Trabajo Share Starting Your Business In Illinois Workshop +17	2026-03-19 19 Get Connected with LinkedIn March 19, 2026 - Academic/Student Affairs, Enrollment, and Technology Committee Business on the Move Initiative - Operations, Management & Startup Costs +5	2026-03-20 20 APEX FedCon Spring Cohort 2026	2026-03-21 21
2026-03-22 22 Legal Support for Small Businesses	2026-03-23 23 Navigating Government Contracting - A Roadmap for New Vendors APEX: Unlocking Business Activity Codes for Government Contracting: Discovery Starts Here Advertising with Google Ads	2026-03-24 24 Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp - March 24, 2026 Cocktails and Cupcakes for a Cause - March 24, 2026 Grants for Small Businesses - March 24th +7	2026-03-25 25 Access to Capital Social Media Workshop Small Business Financing Resources +6	2026-03-26 26 Oak Brook Business Network Event @ Empire's rooftop in Lombard Export 101 SBDC Live Webinar: Insurance Types for Small Business +5	2026-03-27 27 How to Start a Small Business in Illinois	2026-03-28 28 Music Scholarship Audition - March 28, 2026
2026-03-29 29	2026-03-30 30 Beginner Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Basic Introduction: Excel	2026-03-31 31 Emerging & Pre-Venture Bootcamp \| Road to Success (March 31, 2026) Inside Chicago's Food Ecosystem: Women Leading the Way Keeping up with Cottage Foods +3	2026-04-01 1 Grant Ready: Unlocking Funding for Your Next Big Idea (April 2026, On-Demand Webinar) Introduction to Marketing for Small Businesses - April 2026 On-Demand Webinar Introduction to Business Plans LivePlan - April 2026 On-Demand Webinar +3	2026-04-02 2 Starting Your Business in Illinois Legal Support for Small Businesses SAGE Advice Chicago Information Session	2026-04-03 3	2026-04-04 4

Essentials of Leveraging Your WBENC WBE Certification – Session 2 (2026-04-20)

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Join us for Session 2 of our series on leveraging your WBE Certification. This session will help you create a compelling Capability Statement.

Mon, April 20, 2026

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Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop (April 2026) - Evening Session

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An overview workshop for aspiring business owners in Illinois.

Mon, April 20, 2026 - Mon, April 20, 2026

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