Events in the Ecosystem
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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.
Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp - June 16, 2026
Join the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp for invaluable insights into government contracting.
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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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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
A workshop on building customer relationships using email, SMS, and community.
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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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Comenzando un Negocio en IL
Learn the basics of starting a successful business in this training workshop.
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How to Start a Business in Illinois
Learn how to start a business in Illinois during this online webinar.
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Automate Business Workflows Using Gemini
Learn to automate business workflows using Gemini in this free online training.
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Illinois Procurement Essentials: Methods & BidBuy
An informative session on procurement methods used by the State of Illinois.
13th Annual MESC 2026 KICK OFF EVENT
Join the 13th Annual MESC 2026 KICK OFF EVENT to learn about the Metro East Startup Challenge and win prizes!
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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
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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
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An online workshop to help you kickstart your journey in starting your own small business.
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