CALENDAR OF EVENTS
December 2010

Microloans Available from the WBDC

The WBDC, in conjunction with The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, is implementing a new Small Business Loan Program targeted to emerging and established entrepreneurs in communities throughout Illinois. Loans will range up to $75,000.00.

 

To learn more, 
contact Rebecca Diaz at 312 853 3477 ext. 670

 

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  Featured WBDC Events

  

Technology Makeover Competition

The deadline for this competition has been extended to December 15, 2010.

 

Apply now to win $60,000 in FREE Technology and Business Services to help your business grow.

 

For more information and to apply, click here

 

 

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Partner Events 

 

December 6: Foresight Green Drinks Mayoral Candidate Forum

Hear candidates reveal their environmental platforms and leave empowered to vote for who will best deliver on your priorities.

 

December 6: Fifth Annual Contractor Open House

The Public Building Commission of Chicago is presenting its Fifth Annual Contractor Open House on Monday, December 6. The purpose of this event is to share their 2011 forecast of projects and additional information regarding new initiatives they've made at the PBC to enhance opportunities for general contractors, subcontractors, and professional service providers.

 

December 16: Sustainibility Careers Seminars, Part I

Topics include types of sustainability careers and educational opportunities, and strategies for gaining experience and identifying opportunities.

 

January 24: Women in the Boardroom

Women in the Boardroom is an executive leadership event designed to assist in the preparation for board service - better qualifying and connecting attendees with the right resources.  

 
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WBDC WORKSHOPS 
December 2010

December 2: The Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Contracting Program and the Potential Benefit to Your Business 

If you want to do business with the Federal Government, find out how this program has the potential to positively impact your company!  At this workshop, we will provide definitions, details and answers to your questions about the Women-Owned Small Business program.

 

December 8: Financial Analysis II (Part of JumpStart Series)

Learn how to interpret and project business financial statements. Learn how to determine start-up and expansion costs. Learn how to develop projected cash flow and income statements.

 

December 15: Business Plan (Part of JumpStart Series)

Learn the elements, applications, and contents of a good business plan. Use these instructions to develop a business plan for your company.

 

December 16: Free Webinar: Is Certification Right for you?

Meet and learn all about certification from one of our resident experts. Local, state, and federal certifications will be covered.  

 

December 16: Free Webinar: Government Contracting 101

If you are an established or new business, and exploring doing business with the government, attend this webinar. At this webinar we provide website resources, answer questions, and tailor comments and examples to reflect the business owners in the audience.

 

 

Workshops you Don't Want to Miss in January

 

January 5: 5:30 - 7:00pm: Wisdom, Wine and Cheese: Introduction to WBDC Services.

 

January 18, 1:00 - 3:00pm: Take me to the Lender: Take the Mystery out of Financing

 

January 24, 6:00 - 9:00pm: FastTrac Planning

 

January 25, 6:00 8:00pm: Developing Your Child Care Business

 

 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR WORKSHOPS ONLINE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.WBDC.ORG 
OR CALL US AT (312) 853-3477 X. 0

 

 

VISIT OUR  WEBSITE FOR CURRENT GOVERNMENT AND CORPORATE CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES.

 

 

 
 
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