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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WBE Onboarding - May 2026
Past
A free webinar for newly certified WBENC WBEs to understand the WBDC and WBENC networks.
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Mexico and the United States: The Value of a Strong Neighborhood
Past
A public reception discussing the economic impact of U.S.-Mexico trade with Ambassador Reyna Torres Mendivil.
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CMAA's 2nd Annual Awesome Adventures in Product & Innovation Expo
Past
An expo for small businesses to network and explore opportunities in product innovation and government contracting.
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Oak Brook Business Network Event @ Empire's Rooftop in Lombard
Past
A casual networking event for local business professionals at Empire Burgers Brew in Lombard.
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CMAA's 2nd Annual Awesome Adventures in Product & Innovation Expo
Past
Join us for CMAA's 2nd Annual Awesome Adventures in Product & Innovation Expo to network with decision makers and small businesses.
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Export 101
Past
A workshop covering a basic overview of exporting and how to take advantage of it for your business.
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Starting A Business in IL
Past
This workshop assists aspiring entrepreneurs in starting a business in Illinois.
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Business on the Move Initiative - Business Plan Presentations and Graduation - May 21 2026
Past
Business on the Move Initiative focuses on business plan presentations and graduation for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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