Events in the Ecosystem
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Musical Theater EsCAPE (Ages 8-14) - July 6 - 17
Dive into the world of musical theater with our EsCAPE program for ages 8-14!
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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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Musical Theater Dance (Ages 14+) - July 7 - August 4
Enhance your dance skills in our Musical Theater Dance class for ages 14 and up!
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Jazz Dance (Ages 10-15) - July 7 - August 4
Join our Jazz Dance class for ages 10-15 and learn exciting dance moves!
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IP Architecture for Early-Stage Companies ? Protecting What You're Building
A workshop for founders to learn about IP strategy for startups.
Starting Your Business In Illinois Workshop
A workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn how to start a successful business in Illinois.
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AI for Your Business: A Hands-On Workshop for Small Business Owners
A hands-on workshop for small business owners to learn how to utilize AI for business growth.
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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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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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Comenzando un Negocio en IL
Un taller para aprender los elementos básicos para comenzar una empresa exitosa.
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Teen/Adult Ballet II (Ages 13+) - July 9 - August 6
Join our Teen/Adult Ballet II class and refine your ballet skills!
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Hip Hop (Ages 9-16) - July 9 - August 6
Get moving with our Hip Hop class for ages 9-16!
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AI for Your Business: A Hands-On Workshop for Small Business Owners with Pilot
A hands-on workshop focusing on using AI to enhance small business operations.
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APEX - AI Tools: Government Contracting with CLEATUS
Learn how AI can support and streamline GovCon workflows with a live demo of CLEATUS.
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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Art Smart Craft Week (Ages 6-13) - July 13 - July 17
Join us for a week of creative fun with Art Smart Craft Week! Perfect for kids aged 6-13.
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Government Contracts Webinar
Introduction to Government Contracting for Illinois residents, breaking down the process into simple, practical steps.
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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.
Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp
Join the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp hosted by the Illinois Apex Accelerator at WBDC for four dynamic sessions packed with insights and strategies for government contracting.
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Women's Health Matters: Expanding Your Joyspan
A conference focused on women's health and wellbeing featuring expert panels and guidance.
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High Stakes High Impact Casino Summit
Past
A summit aimed at creating business opportunities in the casino industry, featuring networking and collaboration.
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Inicie Su Negocio en Illinois: Hágalo Bien Desde el Principio - 2026-06-11
Past
Obtenga la información y confianza necesarias para iniciar su negocio en Illinois con nuestro seminario web.
AI for Business Owners: Turn Operational Pain into Automated Workflows
Past
A webinar for small business owners on how to utilize AI and automation to improve operational workflows.
Financial Management: Understanding This Critical Practice
Past
A webinar to help small business owners understand critical financial management practices.
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Grow Your Business with AI Powered Tools
Past
This workshop will explain the basics of AI and how AI-powered tools by Google can help small businesses.
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Starting a Business in Illinois Co-Hosted with the Arlington Heights Memorial Library
Past
Explore the steps to starting your own business with this online training session.
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Digital Marketing Essentials
Past
A workshop to strengthen digital marketing strategies for beginners and those looking to improve skills.
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Financial Management – understanding this critical practice
Past
A seminar focused on understanding critical financial management practices for small businesses.
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