Events in the Ecosystem
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13th Annual MESC 2026 KICK OFF EVENT
Join the 13th Annual MESC 2026 KICK OFF EVENT to learn about the Metro East Startup Challenge and win prizes!
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Starting a Business in Illinois
A hands-on workshop for small business owners on starting a business in Illinois.
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Starting a business in Illinois
A virtual training session designed to aid aspiring entrepreneurs in starting a business in Illinois.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois
A free workshop on starting a business in Illinois, providing essential knowledge and resources.
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Starting Your Small Business in Illinois Online Webinar
An online webinar for individuals interested in starting a small business in Illinois.
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Business After Business at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
A networking reception for Chamber of Commerce members and non-members at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island.
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Happy Hour Networking @ CoCo & Blu (June 17th)
A networking event for local business professionals at CoCo Blu on June 17th.
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WBE Onboarding - June 2026
A free webinar for newly certified WBENC WBEs to understand the WBDC and WBENC networks.
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ESTRATEGIAS DE MARKETING DIGITAL
Training sessions on digital marketing strategies for businesses.
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Starting A Business in IL
A workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs on starting a business in Illinois.
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Starting Your Business In Illinois
An online workshop to assist individuals interested in starting their small business.
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Make Better Decisions with Analytics and AI
Join us for an online workshop on using AI and Google Analytics for business insights.
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13th Annual MESC 2026 KICK OFF EVENT
Kick off your entrepreneurial journey at the 13th Annual MESC 2026 event with opportunities to win prize money.
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Export 101
A workshop covering the basics of exporting and how to take advantage of it for business growth.
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State of IL BEP Certifications
A seminar on the State of IL diversity certification application process.
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Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp - June 23, 2026
Join the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp for invaluable insights into government contracting.
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DPA Title III & IBAS: Supply Chain Resiliency, Manufacturing Growth, and Defense Readiness
An online training event focused on Supply Chain Resiliency and Manufacturing Growth related to Defense Readiness.
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APEX Accelerator Live Webinar: The Certification Process
Join the APEX Accelerator Live Webinar to learn about the certification process for small businesses.
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On-Deck Pitch
On-Deck Pitch is an event to help entrepreneurs refine their pitching skills.
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SBDC In-Person Workshop: Payment Processing Basics for Small Business
A workshop focused on payment processing solutions for small businesses.
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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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