Events in the Ecosystem
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WBENCPitch IMPACT 1st Round
Participate in the WBENCPitch IMPACT 1st Round, where women business enterprises will showcase their stories and business ideas.
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Windy City Business Network Happy Hour @ Midwest Coast Rooftop
Enjoy a happy hour of networking with craft beer and pizza at Midwest Coast Brewing Co.
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Starting Your Business In Illinois
This is a complimentary seminar to assist individuals in starting their own business in Illinois.
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Comenzando un Negocio en IL
Un taller para aprender los elementos básicos para comenzar una empresa exitosa.
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13th Annual MESC 2026 KICK OFF EVENT- Virtual
Join the virtual seminar for the 13th Annual MESC 2026 Kick Off Event to learn about the Metro East Startup Challenge.
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How to Start your Childcare Business: From Vision to Reality - 2026-07-14
Este webinar te guiará a través de los pasos esenciales para iniciar un negocio de cuidado infantil con confianza.
Paid Social That Works — Facebook & Instagram Advertising Essentials
Learn how to effectively use Facebook and Instagram ads for your business.
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SBDC Live Webinar: Engage More Clients with Business-to-Business (B2B) Content Marketing
This workshop focuses on B2B content marketing strategies for engaging clients effectively.
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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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How to Start a Business in Illinois
A live webinar teaching aspiring entrepreneurs how to create a business plan and register their business in Illinois.
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Hiring Your First Employee - July 15, 2026
Are you ready to grow your team but unsure where to start?
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Starting Your Business in Illinois
A FREE workshop to help you start your business in Illinois.
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13th Annual MESC 2026 KICK OFF EVENT- Virtual
Kick off the 13th Annual MESC 2026 with a virtual event focused on entrepreneurship.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop (July 2026) - Evening Session
A workshop for emerging entrepreneurs on starting a business in Illinois.
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Starting Your Business In Illinois
An online workshop to help individuals start their own small business.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois - July 22nd, 2026
A seminar on how to start and grow a business in Illinois.
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SBDC In-Person Workshop: Value Proposition - Your Unfair Advantage
An in-person workshop focused on developing your business's value proposition.
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Restaurant 101: Building a Profitable Food Business from Concept to Operations
A training session focused on building a profitable food business from concept to operations.
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Direct Lending Program Information Session - 2026-05-26
Past
Join us for an information session on the Direct Lending Program, an alternative capital option for businesses. Learn about borrower requirements and how to apply.
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Get Money Smart in 2026
Past
Join the Get Money Smart in 2026 webinar to take control of your business finances.
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Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp - May 26, 2026
Past
Conclude your training with the final session of the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp.
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Grow Smart: Small Business Marketing Series: Social Media Marketing
Past
A free online training session on Social Media Marketing for small businesses.
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APEX Accelerator Live Webinar: The Certification Process
Past
Join the APEX Accelerator Live Webinar to learn about the certification process for small businesses.
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SBDC In Person: Tax Know-How for Small Business
Past
A training session covering tax responsibilities for small businesses.
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