Events in the Ecosystem
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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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SBDC Live Webinar: Engage More Clients with Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Content Marketing
A free webinar on effective B2C content marketing strategies for business owners.
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Comenzando un Negocio en IL
Aprenda los elementos básicos para comenzar una empresa exitosa en este taller gratuito.
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Starting a business in Illinois
Training designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn their ideas into action.
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Grant Preparation 101 - Live online seminar
Learn how to prepare for applying for state or federal grants in this online seminar.
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SBDC In-Person Workshop: Value Proposition - Your Unfair Advantage
Learn about defining your value proposition in this SBDC In-Person Workshop.
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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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How to Start a Small Business in Illinois
An overview of steps and resources to start a small 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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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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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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Comenzando un Negocio en IL
Aprenda los elementos básicos para comenzar una empresa exitosa en este taller.
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Legal Support for Small Businesses
A workshop to connect small business owners with local legal experts for guidance on legal matters.
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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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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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Starting a Business in Illinois December 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar designed for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn about starting a business in Illinois.
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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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Adopting a Digital Mindset - Workshop on 2026-05-20
Past
Learn about the importance of a digital mindset for small businesses and how to choose the right tools for growth.
The Fractional Hype – Executive-Level Expertise Without the Full-Time Cost
Past
Discover how fractional executives can provide essential leadership and support for your business without the full-time commitment.
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Childcare Collaborative
Past
Participate in the Childcare Collaborative program designed for childcare providers. This monthly event focuses on business growth and offers valuable resources and networking opportunities.
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APEX Live Webinar: Introducing CLEATUS APEX Lite — Free for APEX Clients
Past
An exclusive webinar introducing CLEATUS APEX Lite free for APEX clients.
Market Your Business with Social Media
Past
This is a virtual workshop focused on marketing your business through social media.
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Building Marketing Assets Faster- Grow with Google
Past
Learn to create marketing assets faster in this online workshop.
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From Access to Scale: Supplier Diversity, Procurement, and AAPI Entrepreneurship
Past
A panel discussion focused on supplier diversity and AAPI entrepreneurship, hosted by the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois
Past
A free workshop on starting a business in Illinois for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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SBDC Live Webinar: Legal Issues for Small Business
Past
Join the SBDC Live Webinar to learn about legal issues for small businesses.
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Grant Preparation 101 - Live online seminar
Past
An online seminar focused on grant preparation processes.
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How to Start a Business in Illinois
Past
A live webinar designed to guide entrepreneurs through the process of starting a business in Illinois.
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Comenzando un Negocio en IL
Past
A training workshop to learn the basics of starting a successful business.
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