Events in the Ecosystem
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Shield. Sharpen. Scale: AI Strategy for Small Business
Learn how to navigate the AI landscape with a strategy for small business growth.
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Cybersecurity Essentials for Small Businesses
A cybersecurity webinar designed for small businesses featuring essential fundamentals and best practices.
Starting Your Business in Illinois - May 27th, 2026
Learn about starting your own business with this online seminar.
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Sales vs. Marketing
A training event to understand the differences between Sales and Marketing.
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Starting a business in Illinois
An in-person training for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn how to start a business in Illinois.
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Starting a Business in Illinois
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
A workshop to help aspiring founders evaluate their readiness to start a business.
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Creating Your Capability Statement
A virtual workshop to create your capability statement.
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Turning Business Documents into Action Using NotebookLM
A workshop to help transform business documents into actionable insights using NotebookLM.
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Access to Capital
A training seminar to help understand funding options and lender expectations.
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Contracting Opportunities Ahead: Meet the Contractor for the MWRD's New JOC Contract
A networking opportunity with the Prime Contractor for MWRD's new Job Order Contract.
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Grow Local: Marketing Your Business in Today’s World
A workshop series to help small business owners improve their marketing efforts.
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Advantage Illinois Loan Program June 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An informative on-demand webinar on the Advantage Illinois Loan Program for small businesses.
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Introduction to Marketing for Small Businesses - June 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar for small business owners on marketing strategies.
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Introduction to Business Plans & LivePlan - June 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar for entrepreneurs on writing business plans.
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WBENCPitch IMPACT 1st Round
Participate in the WBENCPitch IMPACT 1st Round to showcase your business through storytelling.
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Grant Ready: Unlocking Funding for Your Next Big Idea (June 2026, On-Demand Webinar)
An on-demand webinar to help entrepreneurs understand and access grant opportunities.
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AI for Small Business On-Demand Webinar - June 2026
Join a free on-demand webinar focusing on the use of AI in small business operations.
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Starting a Business in Illinois June 2026 On-Demand Webinar
An on-demand webinar designed to guide aspiring entrepreneurs on starting a business in Illinois.
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Emerging & Pre-Venture Bootcamp | Road to Success Aurora
This bootcamp is designed to help entrepreneurs build and grow sustainable businesses.
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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.
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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Defense Industry Days (Day 1)
Defense Industry Days Day 1 event focusing on strengthening the defense supply chain.
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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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