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02 Aug

Tax Know-How for Small Business

A training session covering tax know-how for small businesses.

August 2, 2026 - August 2, 2026

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02 Aug

Starting Your Business in Illinois

Join our FREE workshop to learn how to start a business in Illinois.

August 2, 2026 - August 2, 2026

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03 Aug

Starting Your Business in Illinois

Workshop on starting a business in Illinois.

August 3, 2026 - August 3, 2026

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03 Aug

Legal Support for Small Businesses

A workshop connecting small business owners with legal experts for guidance on business-related legal issues.

August 3, 2026 - August 3, 2026

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11 Aug

How to Start your Childcare Business: From Vision to Reality (August 11, 2026)

Final session of the series focusing on childcare business essentials.

August 11, 2026 - August 11, 2026

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12 Aug

SBDC Live Webinar: Engage More Clients with Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Content Marketing

A workshop to help business owners create effective B2C content marketing strategies.

August 12, 2026 - August 12, 2026

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12 Aug

Womens Business Council quarterly meeting

A quarterly meeting for women in business to network and learn from guest speakers.

August 12, 2026 - August 12, 2026

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12 Aug

Comenzando un Negocio en IL

Un taller para aquellos que desean iniciar su propio negocio.

August 12, 2026 - August 12, 2026

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17 Aug

Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop (August 2026) - Evening Session

This workshop offers vital information for opening a business in Illinois.

August 17, 2026 - August 17, 2026

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19 Aug

Comenzando un Negocio en IL

A training workshop for aspiring business owners to learn the essentials of starting a business.

August 19, 2026 - August 19, 2026

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19 Aug

How to Start a Business in Illinois

Learn how to start a business in this live webinar focusing on business planning and resources.

August 19, 2026 - August 19, 2026

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19 Aug

Starting Your Business in Illinois

A free workshop on starting a business in Illinois.

August 19, 2026 - August 19, 2026

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20 Aug

Starting A Business in IL

A workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs on starting a business in Illinois.

August 20, 2026 - August 20, 2026

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20 Aug

Export 101

Join the Export 101 workshop to learn about international trade and exporting for business opportunities.

August 20, 2026 - August 20, 2026

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25 Aug

Navigating Google’s Latest Updates for Business Growth

A workshop covering the latest updates to key Google products.

August 25, 2026 - August 25, 2026

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26 Aug

Starting a business in Illinois

A training session for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn essential steps for starting a business in Illinois.

August 26, 2026 - August 26, 2026

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26 Aug

Choosing the Right Structure for Your Business

Join us for a webinar on choosing the right legal structure for your business.

August 26, 2026 - August 26, 2026

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27 Aug

Starting Your Business in Illinois - August 27, 2026

A seminar to help individuals start their own business, offered by the Illinois Small Business Development Center.

August 27, 2026 - August 27, 2026

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28 Aug

How to Start a Small Business in Illinois

An overview of the essential steps to start a small business in Illinois.

August 28, 2026 - August 28, 2026

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01 Sep

Grant Ready: Unlocking Funding for Your Next Big Idea (September 2026, On-Demand Webinar)

An on-demand webinar designed to help entrepreneurs unlock funding for their projects through grants.

September 1, 2026 - September 1, 2026

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May 2026

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2026-04-26 26 Harnessing AI for Your Small Business	2026-04-27 27 Beginner Computer Skills: Building Confidence with Technology	2026-04-28 28 Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp - April 28, 2026 From Renter to Owner: A Practical Homebuying Panel Target Supplier Engagement Symposium – Building Foundations for Growth +5	2026-04-29 29 Creating Your Capability Statement AI Strategy That Scales: Build Smarter Systems That Grow With You - Smart Brand System Culinary & Hospitality Marketplace: Doing Business with McCormick Place +2	2026-04-30 30 Sales vs. Marketing Fireside Chat with John Sassaris	2026-05-01 1 ECommerce with Shopify - Session 3 - Recorded Session 2026 Grant Ready: Unlocking Funding for Your Next Big Idea (May 2026, On-Demand Webinar) Starting a Business in Illinois May 2026 On-Demand Webinar +4	2026-05-02 2 Grow Smart: Small Business Marketing Series Email & Business Documents Empoderamiento Financiero para Proveedoras de Cuidado Infantil - 2026-05-02 +1
2026-05-03 3	2026-05-04 4 The Wedge + SIUE Presents: Legal Support for Small Businesses	2026-05-05 5 The Blue Economy and Chicago's Economic Future: Corporate Water Leadership, Workforce Pathways, and Regional Resilience How to Write a Business Plan Workshop - May 5, 2026 Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp - 2026-05-05 +2	2026-05-06 6 NorthShore Business Network Happy Hour @ Sketchbook Brewing Starting Your Business In Illinois	2026-05-07 7 Starting Your Small Business in Illinois Live Seminar ILSBDC Small Business Week Capital Readiness Pitch - Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Starting Your Business in Illinois +6	2026-05-08 8 Financial Tips for Your Small Business and the Importance of Cash Flow APEX Live Webinar: From Capability to Contract: Business Development Strategies for Winning Contracts	2026-05-09 9
2026-05-10 10 Legal Support for Small Businesses	2026-05-11 11	2026-05-12 12 Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp - May 12, 2026 How to Start your Childcare Business: From Vision to Reality - May 12 Understanding Financial Statements +7	2026-05-13 13 Starting Your Business In Illinois Workshop Quarterly Meeting 2026 SBA Illinois Lender Forums +7	2026-05-14 14 Government Contracting 101: Understanding the Basics Managing Cash Flow: Practical Problem Solving SBDC Live Webinar: Insurance Types for Small Business +7	2026-05-15 15 Golden Alumni Induction Ceremony	2026-05-16 16
2026-05-17 17	2026-05-18 18 Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop (May 2026) - Evening Session	2026-05-19 19 Enhancing Customer Engagement with AI: Personalization and Predictive Analytics 2026 WBDC Virtual Corporate Connections (2026-05-19) Starting Your Business In Illinois +3	2026-05-20 20 Childcare Collaborative Market Your Business with Social Media Building Marketing Assets Faster- Grow with Google +9	2026-05-21 21 Business on the Move Initiative - Business Plan Presentations and Graduation - May 21 2026 Mexico and the United States: The Value of a Strong Neighborhood Oak Brook Business Network Event @ Empire's Rooftop in Lombard +6	2026-05-22 22 How to Start a Small Business in Illinois	2026-05-23 23
2026-05-24 24	2026-05-25 25 Starting Your Business In Illinois Using AI For Your Business	2026-05-26 26 Grow Smart: Small Business Marketing Series: Social Media Marketing SBDC In Person: Tax Know-How for Small Business Get Money Smart in 2026 +3	2026-05-27 27 EXPORT NOW Bootcamp Starting a business in Illinois Before the Business: Building Your Founder's Mindset +10	2026-05-28 28 Turning Business Documents into Action Using NotebookLM Access to Capital Contracting Opportunities Ahead: Meet the Contractor for the MWRD's New JOC Contract	2026-05-29 29 Grow Local: Marketing Your Business in Today’s World	2026-05-30 30 Marketing en un Mundo Digital
2026-05-31 31	2026-06-01 1 Starting a Business in Illinois June 2026 On-Demand Webinar Introduction to Marketing for Small Businesses - June 2026 On-Demand Webinar WBENCPitch IMPACT 1st Round +4	2026-06-02 2 Happy Hour @ Riverlands Brewing Emerging & Pre-Venture Bootcamp \| Road to Success Aurora Intro to Goverment Contracting with Brenda Henderson +2	2026-06-03 3 APEX - Process for Becoming a Vendor for the State of Illinois Colleges and Universities - WIU	2026-06-04 4 Breaking Into the Big Leagues: Unlocking Partnerships - 2026-06-04 Achieve Summit \| Southland Development Authority - June 4, 2026	2026-06-05 5 Achieve Summit \| Southland Development Authority - June 5, 2026	2026-06-06 6 Achieve Summit \| Southland Development Authority - June 6, 2026

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.

Wed, May 20, 2026

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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.

Wed, May 20, 2026 - Wed, May 20, 2026

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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.

Wed, May 20, 2026 - Wed, May 20, 2026

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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.

Wed, May 20, 2026

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Market Your Business with Social Media

Past

This is a virtual workshop focused on marketing your business through social media.

Wed, May 20, 2026 - Wed, May 20, 2026

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