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13th Annual MESC 2026 KICK OFF EVENT- Virtual
Kick off the 13th Annual MESC 2026 with a virtual event focused on entrepreneurship.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop (July 2026) - Evening Session
A workshop for emerging entrepreneurs on starting a business in Illinois.
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Starting Your Business In Illinois
An online workshop to help individuals start their own small business.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois - July 22nd, 2026
A seminar on how to start and grow a business in Illinois.
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SBDC In-Person Workshop: Value Proposition - Your Unfair Advantage
An in-person workshop focused on developing your business's value proposition.
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Restaurant 101: Building a Profitable Food Business from Concept to Operations
A training session focused on building a profitable food business from concept to operations.
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How to Start a Small Business in Illinois
An online training to guide individuals on how to start a small business in Illinois.
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Starting a business in Illinois
Virtual training designed for aspiring entrepreneurs to help them start their business.
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Introduction to Marketing for Small Businesses - August 2026 On-Demand Webinar
A free on-demand webinar for small business owners on marketing strategies.
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AI for Small Business On-Demand Webinar - August 2026
Join the Illinois SBDC for an on-demand webinar featuring practical uses of AI for small businesses.
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Starting a Business in Illinois August 2026 On-Demand Webinar
This on-demand webinar provides essential knowledge for starting a business in Illinois.
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Introduction to Business Plans & LivePlan - August 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar that teaches entrepreneurs how to write a business plan.
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Advantage Illinois Loan Program August 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An informative on-demand webinar about the Advantage Illinois Loan Program.
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Grant Ready: Unlocking Funding for Your Next Big Idea (August 2026, On-Demand Webinar)
An on-demand webinar designed to help entrepreneurs secure grant funding.
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Tax Know-How for Small Business
A training session covering tax know-how for small businesses.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois
Join our FREE workshop to learn how to start a business in Illinois.
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Legal Support for Small Businesses
A workshop connecting small business owners with legal experts for guidance on business-related legal issues.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois
Past
This workshop is for those considering starting a business in Illinois, covering essential startup steps.
Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Training
Past
Learn about State of Illinois Grants and how to apply for them in this online training session.
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Understanding BEP Certification: How to Qualify and Access State Contracting Opportunities
Past
A webinar on BEP certification and accessing state contracting opportunities.
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Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp - May 12, 2026
Past
Continue your journey in government contracting with the second session of the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois (Virtual)
Past
A virtual workshop to help individuals start a business in Illinois.
AI and Digital Upskilling Summit: Practical Skills for Small Businesses and Workforce Partners
Past
A half-day summit to help small business owners develop AI and digital skills.
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Road to Success Cohort | Spring 2026
Past
A cohort program for Illinois residents that builds on the R2S Bootcamp, focusing on essential business growth concepts.
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Starting your Business in Illinois - Vandalia
Past
A workshop guiding aspiring entrepreneurs in Vandalia through the essential steps of starting a business.
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Understanding Financial Statements
Past
A webinar on how to properly understand financial statements for better decision-making.
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How to Start your Childcare Business: From Vision to Reality - May 12
Past
Explore the steps to successfully start your childcare business in this engaging workshop.
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