Events in the Ecosystem
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Financial Management – understanding this critical practice
A seminar focused on understanding critical financial management practices for small businesses.
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Digital Marketing Essentials
A workshop to strengthen digital marketing strategies for beginners and those looking to improve skills.
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Financial Management: Understanding This Critical Practice
A webinar to help small business owners understand critical financial management practices.
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Grow Your Business with AI Powered Tools
This workshop will explain the basics of AI and how AI-powered tools by Google can help small businesses.
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AI for Business Owners: Turn Operational Pain into Automated Workflows
A webinar for small business owners on how to utilize AI and automation to improve operational workflows.
Starting a Business in Illinois Co-Hosted with the Arlington Heights Memorial Library
Explore the steps to starting your own business with this online training session.
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Taste of Chatham
Join the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce for a culinary tour exploring the rich culinary legacy of Chicago's South Side.
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Legal Support for Small Businesses
A workshop connecting small business owners with local legal experts to provide legal guidance.
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2026 WBENC National Conference IMPACT
A national conference focused on business connections and growth.
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2026 Chicagoland Chamber Legislative Reception
The Chicagoland Chamber Legislative Reception connects business members with elected officials and policymakers.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop (June 2026) - Evening Session
An overview workshop for emerging entrepreneurs on starting a business in Illinois.
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Defense Industry Days (Day 1)
Defense Industry Days Day 1 event focusing on strengthening the defense supply chain.
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Navigating Illinois BidBuy: How to Find State Contracting Opportunities
A one-hour webinar helping businesses navigate Illinois BidBuy for state contracting opportunities.
Own Your Audience: How Email, SMS & Community Turn Customers Into Loyal Fans
A workshop on building customer relationships using email, SMS, and community.
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Grow Smart: Small Business Marketing Series: Digital Ads
An online training event for small business marketing focusing on digital ads.
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Own Your Audience: How Email, SMS & Community Turn Customers into Loyal Fans
Learn how to build customer loyalty through email, SMS, and community engagement in this free workshop.
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Workforce Solutions for Growing Businesses on 2026-06-17
Participate in a summit focused on strategies for attracting and retaining talent in your business.
Industry Ignited Chicago Manufacturing Capital
A conference designed to connect small and mid-sized manufacturers with financial resources and workforce solutions.
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Defense Industry Days (Day 2 w/Matchmaking)
Join us for Day 2 of the Defense Industry Days featuring matchmaking and training opportunities.
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SBDC & COD Library In-Person Workshop: How to Research Your Target Market & Lab
An in-person workshop on researching your target market.
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Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp - May 19, 2026
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Join the third session of the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp to enhance your contracting skills.
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2026 WBDC Virtual Corporate Connections - May 19, 2026
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Join us for the 2026 WBDC Virtual Corporate Connections event to learn about business opportunities from our Corporate Partners. Engage in breakout sessions tailored to your industry.
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Enhancing Customer Engagement with AI: Personalization and Predictive Analytics
Past
A live training event on enhancing customer engagement with AI.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois - Pekin
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An in-person workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn how to start a business in Illinois.
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2026 WBDC Virtual Corporate Connections (2026-05-19)
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Join us for the 2026 WBDC Virtual Corporate Connections to learn how to engage with our Corporate Partners and their sourcing strategies.
Starting Your Business In Illinois
Past
An online workshop to help you kickstart your journey in starting your own small business.
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