Events in the Ecosystem
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Achieve Summit | Southland Development Authority - June 5, 2026
Join us for the Achieve Summit, a 3-day event for entrepreneurs and investors, featuring a lineup of dynamic speakers.
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Achieve Summit | Southland Development Authority - June 6, 2026
Join us for the Achieve Summit, a 3-day event for entrepreneurs and investors, featuring a lineup of dynamic speakers.
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Starting a Business in Illinois – Get It Right from Day One - 2026-06-09
Gain clarity and confidence in starting your business in Illinois with our interactive webinar.
Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp - June 9, 2026
Join the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp for invaluable insights into government contracting.
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How to Start your Childcare Business: From Vision to Reality - June 9, 2026
Join us for a webinar that helps aspiring childcare providers turn their passion into a thriving business. Learn about the essential steps to start your childcare journey.
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Naperville Business Network Event @ Empire's Rooftop (June 9th)
Networking event for local business professionals at Empire's rooftop in Naperville.
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Chicago at a Crossroads: Rebuilding the Core: Catalytic Projects Reshaping the Heart of Chicago
A panel discussion on the catalytic projects reshaping Chicago's core and their implications for the business future of the city.
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How to Use AI to Take Back Time Without Adding More Tools- Smart Brand System
Learn how to leverage AI to enhance your business productivity without adding more tools.
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How to Use AI to Take Back Time Without Adding More Tools
Explore how to effectively use AI to streamline business workflows and regain time.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois
Join this workshop to learn the basics of starting your business in Illinois.
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Starting Your Business In Illinois Workshop
An in-person workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn how to start a business in Illinois.
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Starting Your Business In Illinois
A complimentary seminar providing information and resources to guide aspiring entrepreneurs in starting their own business.
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Comenzando un Negocio en IL
A workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn the basics of starting a successful business.
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Financial Management – understanding this critical practice
A seminar focused on understanding critical financial management practices for small businesses.
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Inicie Su Negocio en Illinois: Hágalo Bien Desde el Principio - 2026-06-11
Obtenga la información y confianza necesarias para iniciar su negocio en Illinois con nuestro seminario web.
Financial Management: Understanding This Critical Practice
A webinar to help small business owners understand critical financial management practices.
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Digital Marketing Essentials
A workshop to strengthen digital marketing strategies for beginners and those looking to improve skills.
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Grow Your Business with AI Powered Tools
This workshop will explain the basics of AI and how AI-powered tools by Google can help small businesses.
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AI for Business Owners: Turn Operational Pain into Automated Workflows
A webinar for small business owners on how to utilize AI and automation to improve operational workflows.
Starting a Business in Illinois Co-Hosted with the Arlington Heights Memorial Library
Explore the steps to starting your own business with this online training session.
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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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