Events in the Ecosystem
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SBDC Live Webinar: Engage More Clients with Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Content Marketing
A workshop to help business owners create effective B2C content marketing strategies.
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Womens Business Council quarterly meeting
A quarterly meeting for women in business to network and learn from guest speakers.
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Comenzando un Negocio en IL
Un taller para aquellos que desean iniciar su propio negocio.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop (August 2026) - Evening Session
This workshop offers vital information for opening a business in Illinois.
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Comenzando un Negocio en IL
A training workshop for aspiring business owners to learn the essentials of starting a business.
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How to Start a Business in Illinois
Learn how to start a business in this live webinar focusing on business planning and resources.
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Starting A Business in IL
A workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs on starting a business in Illinois.
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Export 101
Join the Export 101 workshop to learn about international trade and exporting for business opportunities.
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Navigating Google’s Latest Updates for Business Growth
A workshop covering the latest updates to key Google products.
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Starting a business in Illinois
A training session for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn essential steps for starting a business in Illinois.
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Choosing the Right Structure for Your Business
Join us for a webinar on choosing the right legal structure for your business.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois - August 27, 2026
A seminar to help individuals start their own business, offered by the Illinois Small Business Development Center.
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How to Start a Small Business in Illinois
An overview of the essential steps to start a small business in Illinois.
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Advantage Illinois Loan Program September 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An informative on-demand webinar on the Advantage Illinois Loan Program.
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AI for Small Business On-Demand Webinar - September 2026
Join the Illinois SBDC for an on-demand webinar on using AI in small business.
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Starting a Business in Illinois September 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar for aspiring entrepreneurs on starting a business in Illinois.
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Grant Ready: Unlocking Funding for Your Next Big Idea (September 2026, On-Demand Webinar)
An on-demand webinar designed to help entrepreneurs unlock funding for their projects through grants.
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Introduction to Business Plans & LivePlan - September 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar providing knowledge and tools to write a business plan.
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Introduction to Marketing for Small Businesses - September 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar equipping small business owners with essential marketing strategies.
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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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