Events in the Ecosystem
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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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Starting A Business in IL
A workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs on starting a business in Illinois.
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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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Export 101
A workshop covering the basics of exporting and how to take advantage of it for business growth.
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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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State of IL BEP Certifications
A seminar on the State of IL diversity certification application process.
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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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QUICKBOOKS Curso de 6 semanas Capacitación: Serie en Español (Online)
Curso de 6 semanas sobre QuickBooks en español, diseñado para propietarios de pequeñas empresas.
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Grants for Small Businesses - June 24, 2026
A workshop designed to empower small business owners with the knowledge and resources to identify and pursue grant opportunities.
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Unlocking Local Success: Google Business Profile & AI Tools Workshop
A workshop focusing on Google Business Profile and AI tools for local business success.
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6-week QUICKBOOKS like an Expert: Take Your Finances to the Next Level (Online)
A 6-session online course on QUICKBOOKS for small business owners.
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Financial Accounting for Small Business Owners
A training seminar on financial accounting tailored for small business owners.
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The Wedge + SIUE Presents: How to Exit Your Business Without the Financial Stress
A workshop designed to aid business owners in planning a smooth exit from their businesses without financial stress.
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NorthShore Business Network Happy Hour @ Sketchbook Brewing (June 25th)
Join NorthShore Business Network for a casual networking happy hour at Sketchbook Brewing on June 25th.
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How to Start a Small Business in Illinois
A seminar providing an overview of starting a small business in Illinois.
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13th Annual MESC 2026 KICK OFF EVENT
Learn about the Metro East Startup Challenge and how you can participate to win up to $28,000 in prize money.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois - June 30th 2026
Join the Illinois Small Business Development Center for a free online seminar on starting your business.
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Grant Ready: Unlocking Funding for Your Next Big Idea (July 2026, On-Demand Webinar)
An on-demand webinar to help entrepreneurs understand and access available grant opportunities.
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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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