Events in the Ecosystem
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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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Illinois Procurement Essentials: Methods & BidBuy
An informative session on procurement methods used by the State of Illinois.
Automate Business Workflows Using Gemini
Learn to automate business workflows using Gemini in this free online training.
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Starting a business in Illinois
A virtual training session designed to aid aspiring entrepreneurs in starting a business in Illinois.
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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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Starting Your Business in Illinois
A free workshop on starting a business in Illinois, providing essential knowledge and resources.
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Starting Your Small Business in Illinois Online Webinar
An online webinar for individuals interested in starting a small business in Illinois.
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Business After Business at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
A networking reception for Chamber of Commerce members and non-members at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island.
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Happy Hour Networking @ CoCo & Blu (June 17th)
A networking event for local business professionals at CoCo Blu on June 17th.
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WBE Onboarding - June 2026
A free webinar for newly certified WBENC WBEs to understand the WBDC and WBENC networks.
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ESTRATEGIAS DE MARKETING DIGITAL
Training sessions on digital marketing strategies for businesses.
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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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SBDC In-Person Workshop: Payment Processing Basics for Small Business
A workshop focused on payment processing solutions for small businesses.
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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
Past
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
Past
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)
Past
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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