Events in the Ecosystem
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Turning Business Documents into Action Using NotebookLM
A workshop to help transform business documents into actionable insights using NotebookLM.
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Access to Capital
A training seminar to help understand funding options and lender expectations.
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Contracting Opportunities Ahead: Meet the Contractor for the MWRD's New JOC Contract
A networking opportunity with the Prime Contractor for MWRD's new Job Order Contract.
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Grow Local: Marketing Your Business in Today’s World
A workshop series to help small business owners improve their marketing efforts.
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Marketing en un Mundo Digital
Strengthen your business's digital presence in this practical workshop. Learn to identify your unique value, target customers, and optimize your online spaces.
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WBENCPitch IMPACT 1st Round
Participate in the WBENCPitch IMPACT 1st Round to showcase your business through storytelling.
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Introduction to Marketing for Small Businesses - June 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar for small business owners on marketing strategies.
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Introduction to Business Plans & LivePlan - June 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar for entrepreneurs on writing business plans.
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AI for Small Business On-Demand Webinar - June 2026
Join a free on-demand webinar focusing on the use of AI in small business operations.
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Starting a Business in Illinois June 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar designed to guide aspiring entrepreneurs on starting a business in Illinois.
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Advantage Illinois Loan Program June 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An informative on-demand webinar on the Advantage Illinois Loan Program for small businesses.
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Grant Ready: Unlocking Funding for Your Next Big Idea (June 2026, On-Demand Webinar)
An on-demand webinar to help entrepreneurs understand and access grant opportunities.
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Emerging & Pre-Venture Bootcamp | Road to Success Aurora
This bootcamp is designed to help entrepreneurs build and grow sustainable businesses.
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Intro to Goverment Contracting with Brenda Henderson
A training event on Government Contracting with Brenda Henderson.
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Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp - June 2, 2026
Join the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp for invaluable insights into government contracting.
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122nd Annual Meeting of Membership
Join us for the 122nd Annual Meeting of Membership by the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, featuring speakers from the business community.
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Happy Hour @ Riverlands Brewing
A networking happy hour with pizza and craft beer hosted by Fox Valley Business Network.
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APEX - Process for Becoming a Vendor for the State of Illinois Colleges and Universities - WIU
This training covers the process for becoming a vendor for the State of Illinois Colleges and Universities.
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Achieve Summit | Southland Development Authority - June 4, 2026
Join us for the Achieve Summit, a 3-day event for entrepreneurs and investors, featuring a lineup of dynamic speakers.
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Breaking Into the Big Leagues: Unlocking Partnerships - 2026-06-04
Explore partnership opportunities with Chicago’s professional women’s sports organizations at this informative event.
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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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