Events in the Ecosystem
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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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SBDC Live Webinar: Engage More Clients with Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Content Marketing
A free webinar on effective B2C content marketing strategies for business owners.
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Comenzando un Negocio en IL
Aprenda los elementos básicos para comenzar una empresa exitosa en este taller gratuito.
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Starting a business in Illinois
Training designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn their ideas into action.
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Grant Preparation 101 - Live online seminar
Learn how to prepare for applying for state or federal grants in this online seminar.
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SBDC In-Person Workshop: Value Proposition - Your Unfair Advantage
Learn about defining your value proposition in this SBDC In-Person Workshop.
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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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How to Start a Small Business in Illinois
An overview of steps and resources to start a small 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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Womens Business Council Meeting
Quarterly Womens Business Council meeting for women to learn and network.
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Building Business Credit Webinar 2026 - Recording
A webinar discussing business credit, its importance, and best practices.
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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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Legal Support for Small Businesses
A workshop to connect small business owners with local legal experts for guidance on legal matters.
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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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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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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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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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2026 SBA Illinois Lender Forums
Past
Complimentary Lender Forums for commercial lending professionals hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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Lunch & Learn: Bridging the Digital Divide with Be The Data Hero
Past
Join us for a Lunch & Learn session that addresses the digital divide and offers practical solutions for businesses to utilize data effectively.
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Get Your Business on Google Search and Maps: Optimizing for AI and Gemini
Past
A workshop on optimizing your Google Business Profile for AI and local visibility.
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Google Docs & Professional Documents
Past
A virtual workshop that teaches participants how to effectively use Google Docs for business purposes.
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Credit 101: Building Credit, Building Freedom
Past
An online training session dedicated to understanding credit and its management.
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Credit 101: Building Credit, Building Freedom
Past
A workshop focused on the essentials of building and managing credit effectively.
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Windy City Business Network: Happy Hour @ Midwest Coast Rooftop
Past
Network with local professionals over craft beer and pizza at Windy City Business Network Happy Hour.
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Comenzando un Negocio en IL
Past
A workshop to learn the basics of starting a successful business.
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Quarterly Meeting
Past
A quarterly meeting for women in business to network and learn from guest speakers.
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Starting Your Business In Illinois Workshop
Past
A workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs on starting a successful business in Illinois.
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