Events in the Ecosystem
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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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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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Starting A Business in IL
A workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs on starting a business in Illinois.
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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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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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Export 101
A workshop covering the basics of exporting and how to take advantage of it for business growth.
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State of IL BEP Certifications
A seminar on the State of IL diversity certification application process.
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Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp - June 23, 2026
Join the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp for invaluable insights into government contracting.
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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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QUICKBOOKS Curso de 6 semanas Capacitación: Serie en Español (Online)
Curso de 6 semanas sobre QuickBooks en español, diseñado para propietarios de pequeñas empresas.
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On-Deck Pitch
On-Deck Pitch is an event to help entrepreneurs refine their pitching skills.
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Grants for Small Businesses - June 24, 2026
A workshop designed to empower small business owners with the knowledge and resources to identify and pursue grant opportunities.
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Unlocking Local Success: Google Business Profile & AI Tools Workshop
A workshop focusing on Google Business Profile and AI tools for local business success.
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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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