Events in the Ecosystem
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Oak Brook Business Network Event @ Empire's Rooftop in Lombard
An evening of casual networking with local business professionals at Empire Burgers Brew.
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13th Annual MESC 2026 KICK OFF EVENT- Virtual
Kick off the 13th Annual MESC 2026 with a virtual event focused on entrepreneurship.
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Art Smart Painting Week (Ages 6-13) - July 20 - July 24
Unleash your creativity at Art Smart Painting Week! Ideal for kids aged 6-13.
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Introduction to Excel
A training session on the basics of Excel offered for free at Southeastern Illinois College.
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UChicago Deep Tech Demo Day
Join the UChicago Deep Tech Demo Day to hear pitches from emerging deep tech startups.
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Innovation Match Speed Networking for Founders Researchers and Inventors
Innovation Match is a fast-paced structured networking session for founders, researchers, and innovato
Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop (July 2026) - Evening Session
A workshop for emerging entrepreneurs on starting a business in Illinois.
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Starting Your Business In Illinois
An online workshop to help individuals start their own small business.
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Pilot Readiness - Designing and Running a Pilot
A workshop on designing and running a pilot with corporate partners, featuring founders from Sandbox Carbon and Hago Energetics.
Health2Tech Chicago
An exclusive meetup in Chicago for bright minds in digital health to network and innovate.
Starting Your Business in Illinois - July 22nd, 2026
A seminar on how to start and grow a business in Illinois.
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26Q3 Chicago Executive Dinner: Affordability & Grid Optimization
An evening focused on affordability and grid optimization for executive leaders.
Milwaukee | WI 2026 WBDC Small Business Social
Join us for the WI 2026 WBDC Small Business Social to celebrate 40 years of advancing entrepreneurs. Network with small business owners and supporters.
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SBDC In-Person Workshop: Value Proposition - Your Unfair Advantage
An in-person workshop focused on developing your business's value proposition.
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Lunch & Learn with the Navy: DPA Title III, FOCI, and IBAS
An overview of key federal programs for defense contractors by the U.S. Navy.
Founder’s Therapy - Coffee Roundtable
Join us for coffee and problem-solving with fellow founders.
Tech Enablement Series: Using AI to Optimize How your Business Runs
This workshop series connects small business owners with technology vendors and service providers to learn about optimizing business operations using AI.
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.
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Build & Tell - Chicago (Claude Code Meetup)
Past
Join the Build Tell - Chicago meetup for founders and operators actively using AI in their work.
Chicago Women Entrepreneurs Mastermind Meet Up
Past
Join us for the Chicago Women Entrepreneurs Mastermind Meet Up.
Credit Building Workshop
Past
Free financial wellness workshop for small business owners and entrepreneurs.
The Growth Lab | Episode 3
Past
Join experienced advisors as entrepreneurs present their real business challenges.
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AI for Small Business On-Demand Webinar - July 2026
Past
Join the Illinois SBDC for a free on-demand webinar on the use of AI in small businesses.
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Starting a Business in Illinois July 2026 On-Demand Webinar
Past
This on-demand webinar offers essential guidance for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to start a business in Illinois.
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Introduction to Business Plans LivePlan - July 2026 On-Demand Webinar
Past
An on-demand webinar for entrepreneurs to learn how to write a business plan.
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Grant Ready: Unlocking Funding for Your Next Big Idea (July 2026, On-Demand Webinar)
Past
An on-demand webinar to help entrepreneurs understand and access available grant opportunities.
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Introduction to Marketing for Small Businesses - July 2026 On-Demand Webinar
Past
An on-demand webinar for small business owners focusing on essential marketing strategies.
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Advantage Illinois Loan Program July 2026 On-Demand Webinar
Past
An on-demand webinar focused on financial resources available for small businesses in Illinois.
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