Events in the Ecosystem
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Introduction to Marketing for Small Businesses - November 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar for small businesses focused on essential marketing strategies.
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Introduction to Business Plans & LivePlan - November 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar for entrepreneurs to learn about writing business plans.
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SBDC LIVE WEBINAR: Tax Know-How for Small Business
This webinar will cover taxation for small businesses and answer questions related to tax planning.
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Brandsformation
A training event focusing on brand evolution and its impact on decision-making.
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Legal Support for Small Businesses
Workshop for small business owners to gain legal support.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois - November 4th , 2026
A virtual seminar to help individuals start their own business in Illinois.
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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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Starting a business in Illinois
Training designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn their ideas into action.
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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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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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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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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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Comenzando un Negocio en IL
Aprenda los elementos básicos para comenzar una empresa exitosa en este taller.
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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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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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Introduction to Business Plans & LivePlan - December 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar for entrepreneurs to learn how to write a business plan using LivePlan.
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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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Grant Writing- Harrisburg
Past
A no-cost workshop on grant writing fundamentals in Harrisburg.
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Sharpen Your Product Idea with Gemini
Past
Learn to validate your product idea using Gemini AI in this free online workshop.
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Business After Business on a Chicago Fire Boat
Past
Join us for networking on a retired fireboat in Chicago.
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Managing Cash Flow: Practical Problem Solving
Past
Join us for the Managing Cash Flow: Practical Problem Solving workshop.
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The AI 4C Framework: Prompt Engineering for Profit
Past
A training event focusing on prompt engineering for artificial intelligence in marketing.
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VC Lab Emerging VC Fund Managers Program
Past
FREE to attend 14-week virtual program for emerging VC fund managers.
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Starting a Business in Illinois
Past
A webinar to explore the essentials of starting a business in Illinois.
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Managing Cash Flow: Practical Problem Solving
Past
A seminar focused on essential cash flow management skills for business ownership.
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SBDC Live Webinar: Insurance Types for Small Business
Past
A webinar discussing essential insurance types for small businesses.
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Government Contracting 101: Understanding the Basics
Past
An introductory webinar on government contracting basics with live Q&A.
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