Events in the Ecosystem
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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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Live Capability Statement Workshop
Past
A workshop to create effective capability statements during National Small Business Week.
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Entrepreneurship - Franchising as a Possibility
Past
A seminar designed to teach entrepreneurs about franchising as a business model.
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Economic Development & Equity for Small Businesses
Past
A live online event introducing resources for small businesses in Illinois.
Optimize Your Social Media Accounts
Past
A workshop to strengthen and optimize your social media strategies.
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The Sales Cycle & Customer Journey
Past
Training session on understanding the sales cycle and customer journey.
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ILSBDC Small Business Week Capital Readiness Pitch - Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
Past
Join us for the ILSBDC Small Business Week Capital Readiness Pitch event showcasing high-potential entrepreneurs.
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Small Business Skill Share Celebrating National Small Business Week 2026
Past
A free morning event for entrepreneurs providing actionable strategies for business growth.
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Starting Your Small Business in Illinois Live Seminar
Past
A seminar for developing new for-profit business concepts in Illinois.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois
Past
Join us for a FREE informative workshop on starting a business in Illinois.
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