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 a Business in Illinois
A hands-on workshop for small business owners on starting a business in Illinois.
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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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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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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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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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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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DPA Title III & IBAS: Supply Chain Resiliency, Manufacturing Growth, and Defense Readiness
An online training event focused on Supply Chain Resiliency and Manufacturing Growth related to Defense Readiness.
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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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On-Deck Pitch
On-Deck Pitch is an event to help entrepreneurs refine their pitching skills.
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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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Entiende tus finanzas y planea para crecer tu negocio de Cuidado Infantil (2026-06-10 to 2026-06-11)
This two-day workshop will teach you how to prepare and interpret financial statements, create budgets, and establish key performance indicators for better decision-making.
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How to Use AI to Take Back Time Without Adding More Tools- Smart Brand System
Learn how to leverage AI to enhance your business productivity without adding more tools.
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Chicago at a Crossroads: Rebuilding the Core: Catalytic Projects Reshaping the Heart of Chicago
A panel discussion on the catalytic projects reshaping Chicago's core and their implications for the business future of the city.
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How to Use AI to Take Back Time Without Adding More Tools
Explore how to effectively use AI to streamline business workflows and regain time.
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Starting Your Business In Illinois
A complimentary seminar providing information and resources to guide aspiring entrepreneurs in starting their own business.
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Comenzando un Negocio en IL
A workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn the basics of starting a successful business.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois
Join this workshop to learn the basics of starting your business in Illinois.
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Starting Your Business In Illinois Workshop
An in-person workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn how to start a business in Illinois.
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