Events in the Ecosystem
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Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop (October 2026) - Evening Session
A workshop for emerging entrepreneurs on starting a business in Illinois.
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Grant Preparation 101 - Live online seminar
Learn about the pre-award process for grants in this live online seminar.
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SBDC In-Person Workshop: Payment Processing Basics for Small Business
Join the workshop to learn about payment processing options for small businesses.
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How to Start a Small Business in Illinois
Learn the steps and resources to start a business in Illinois.
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Starting a business in Illinois
A training session for aspiring entrepreneurs on starting a business in Illinois.
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Hiring Your First Employee - October 29, 2026
A workshop on how to effectively hire your first employee.
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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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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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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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Advantage Illinois Loan Program November 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An informative on-demand webinar on the Advantage Illinois Loan Program for small businesses.
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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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AI for Small Business On-Demand Webinar - November 2026
Join the Illinois SBDC for an on-demand webinar on how AI is transforming small businesses.
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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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How to Do Business with CTA (2026 Update including new SBE Certification)
Past
Join us for an online training on how to do business with CTA, including new SBE Certification.
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Culinary & Hospitality Marketplace: Doing Business with McCormick Place
Past
A vendor outreach event focused on the culinary and hospitality sectors.
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Creating Your Capability Statement
Past
A virtual workshop focused on creating your capability statement.
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Premier Luncheon at Carmine’s
Past
A Premier Luncheon for networking and building business relationships.
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AI Strategy That Scales: Build Smarter Systems That Grow With You - Smart Brand System
Past
A teleconference training session on AI strategy designed for small business owners.
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