Events in the Ecosystem
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Defense Industry Days (Day 1)
Defense Industry Days Day 1 event focusing on strengthening the defense supply chain.
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Navigating Illinois BidBuy: How to Find State Contracting Opportunities
A one-hour webinar helping businesses navigate Illinois BidBuy for state contracting opportunities.
Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp - June 16, 2026
Join the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp for invaluable insights into government contracting.
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Own Your Audience: How Email, SMS & Community Turn Customers Into Loyal Fans
A workshop on building customer relationships using email, SMS, and community.
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Own Your Audience: How Email, SMS & Community Turn Customers into Loyal Fans
Learn how to build customer loyalty through email, SMS, and community engagement in this free workshop.
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Grow Smart: Small Business Marketing Series: Digital Ads
An online training event for small business marketing focusing on digital ads.
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Workforce Solutions for Growing Businesses on 2026-06-17
Participate in a summit focused on strategies for attracting and retaining talent in your business.
Industry Ignited Chicago Manufacturing Capital
A conference designed to connect small and mid-sized manufacturers with financial resources and workforce solutions.
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Defense Industry Days (Day 2 w/Matchmaking)
Join us for Day 2 of the Defense Industry Days featuring matchmaking and training opportunities.
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SBDC & COD Library In-Person Workshop: How to Research Your Target Market & Lab
An in-person workshop on researching your target market.
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Comenzando un Negocio en IL
Learn the basics of starting a successful business in this training workshop.
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How to Start a Business in Illinois
Learn how to start a business in Illinois during this online webinar.
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Automate Business Workflows Using Gemini
Learn to automate business workflows using Gemini in this free online training.
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Illinois Procurement Essentials: Methods & BidBuy
An informative session on procurement methods used by the State of Illinois.
Starting a Business in Illinois
A hands-on workshop for small business owners on starting a business in Illinois.
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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 a business in Illinois
A virtual training session designed to aid aspiring entrepreneurs in starting a business in Illinois.
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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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The Growth Lab | Episode 2
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Join Episode 2 of The Growth Lab, where entrepreneurs share their challenges and receive expert advice. Don't miss this opportunity for valuable insights.
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Cybersecurity Essentials for Small Businesses
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A cybersecurity webinar designed for small businesses featuring essential fundamentals and best practices.
Capital Readiness 101 - 2026-05-27
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Learn how to prepare your business for external capital acquisition in this essential session on capital readiness.
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Sales vs. Marketing
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A training event to understand the differences between Sales and Marketing.
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SBDC Small Business Week Event: Retail Readiness - Getting Your Product on the Shelf
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A focused workshop helping small businesses prepare their products for retail success.
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Starting a Business in Illinois
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A workshop to help aspiring entrepreneurs in Illinois start their businesses with confidence.
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Before the Business: Building Your Founder's Mindset
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A workshop to help aspiring founders evaluate their readiness to start a business.
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Shield. Sharpen. Scale: AI Strategy for Small Business
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Learn how to navigate the AI landscape with a strategy for small business growth.
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AI Strategy for Small Business - Smart Brand System
Past
A training session on AI strategies for small business growth.
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EXPORT NOW Bootcamp
Past
A FREE 2-day hands-on training for agribusinesses to explore international markets.
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Creating Your Capability Statement
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A virtual workshop to create your capability statement.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois - May 27th, 2026
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Learn about starting your own business with this online seminar.
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Starting a business in Illinois
Past
An in-person training for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn how to start a business in Illinois.
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