Events in the Ecosystem
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Paid Social That Works — Facebook & Instagram Advertising Essentials
Learn how to effectively use Facebook and Instagram ads for your business.
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Funding Opportunities for Businesses
Explore funding options for businesses at Olney Central College.
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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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Premier Luncheon Pizza Making Class at Millennium Hall
Elevate your pizza making skills at this exclusive Premier Luncheon class in Millennium Park.
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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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How To Sell to Illinois with Krysti Rinaldi
Join Krysti Rinaldi for an online training on selling to the state of Illinois.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois
A FREE workshop to help you start your business in Illinois.
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Design Review Sessions - Benchmark Your Manufacturing Readiness
One-on-one Design Review Sessions for startups to benchmark manufacturing readiness and receive feedback.
Advising for Impact: How Financial Advisors, CPAs and Estate Planners Can Integrate Philanthropy into Client Strategy
Engaging panel discussion on integrating philanthropy into financial and estate planning strategies.
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WBE Onboarding
A free webinar for newly certified WBEs to understand the WBDC and WBENC networks.
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Before the Business: Building Your Founder's Mindset
A workshop designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs assess their readiness to start a business.
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APEX- Doing Business with Scott Air Force Base (SAFB)
Learn about the contracting divisions at Scott Air Force Base in this informative webinar.
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Know Before You Apply – WBE Certification
Learn about WBENC’s Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certification process.
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Building Financial Security Through Workplace Benefits & Quality Jobs
An in-person event focused on workplace benefits and job quality strategies for financial security.
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Building Your Business Model Canvas
A hands-on workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs to build and test their business model canvas.
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Marketing Essentials For Small Businesses: Social Media, SEO & Your Website (In-Person)
Workshop on strategies for small businesses focusing on social media, SEO, and website best practices.
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TechWalk Chicago 630
Past
TechWalk Chicago is a networking event for the Tech and SaaS communities to connect while enjoying a walk outdoors.
PRIDE in Business
Past
An evening celebrating LGBTQIA entrepreneurship and networking in Chicago.
Quality Management Systems ? Building Quality Without Slowing Innovation
Past
This workshop introduces founders and early-stage teams to the fundamentals of Quality Management Systems.
Capital Access: Cleveland Avenue/CAST US
Past
An event series featuring insights on accessing capital from industry experts.
PRIDE in Business: Celebrating Chicago Community
Past
A vibrant celebration of LGBTQIA entrepreneurship and community during Pride.
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Smart Marketing: Leveraging AI for Small Businesses
Past
A workshop for Illinois small business owners on leveraging AI tools for enhanced marketing effectiveness.
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Ready, Set, Contract! Create A Winning Capability Statement
Past
Learn to create a winning capability statement in this free virtual workshop.
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Starting Your Business in Illinois - June 30th 2026
Past
Join the Illinois Small Business Development Center for a free online seminar on starting your business.
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