Events in the Ecosystem
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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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Starting a business in Illinois
Training designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn their ideas into action.
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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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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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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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Comenzando un Negocio en IL
Aprenda los elementos básicos para comenzar una empresa exitosa en este taller.
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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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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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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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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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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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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 Business in Illinois
Join us for a FREE workshop on starting a business in Illinois.
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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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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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Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp - 2026-05-05
Past
A four-session bootcamp to elevate your government contracting journey, hosted by the Illinois Apex Accelerator.
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The Blue Economy and Chicago's Economic Future: Corporate Water Leadership, Workforce Pathways, and Regional Resilience
Past
Join business leaders for a panel discussion on the blue economy and water's role in Chicago's economic future during Chicago Water Week.
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How to Write a Business Plan Workshop - May 5, 2026
Past
Learn how to create a structured business plan in our virtual workshop designed for pre-venture entrepreneurs. Set your business up for success.
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APEX Accelerator: The Navy's SBIR/STTR, a Government Innovation Program for Non-Dilutive Funding
Past
A webinar introducing the Navy's SBIR/STTR funding programs for small businesses and researchers.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois
Past
A workshop on starting your business in Illinois, covering essential topics with expert advisors.
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