Events in the Ecosystem
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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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Capital Readiness 101 - 2026-05-27
Learn how to prepare your business for external capital acquisition in this essential session on capital readiness.
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EXPORT NOW Bootcamp
A FREE 2-day hands-on training for agribusinesses to explore international markets.
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SBDC Small Business Week Event: Retail Readiness - Getting Your Product on the Shelf
A focused workshop helping small businesses prepare their products for retail success.
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AI Strategy for Small Business - Smart Brand System
A training session on AI strategies for small business growth.
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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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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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Sales vs. Marketing
A training event to understand the differences between Sales and Marketing.
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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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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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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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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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