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Challenge Grant Available from the WBDC
Do you need funding to grow your business? Apply today for a Challenge Grant for assistance with obtaining professional services for comprehensive business planning assistance, the evaluation of a proposed start-up or expansion, or other accelerated support purposes.
Application deadline: January 15, 2011
Click here for the WBDC's Challenge Grant Fact Sheet and Click here to apply.
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Partner Events
January 6: Northstar Lottery Group Hosting Supplier Diversity Networking Fair
During this event, Minorities, Women, and Disabled Business Enterprises (MWDBEs) will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with Northstar Lottery Group representatives and business partners to share their expertise and learn about potential procurement opportunities.
January 12: Foresight Green Drinks: State of Sustainable Chicago
Begin the year better informed and empowered to help create a more sustainable Chicago! Come to this popular annual event to gain a broad perspective from local leaders. Leave inspired with ideas about how you can get involved in issues that will influence Chicago in the coming year.
January 13: NAWBO's Prospective Member Happy Hour. January 14: NAWBO's Prospective Membership Breakfast
Are you or do you know a woman business owner who is not a NAWBO member? Then invite her to the Prospective Member Meeting.
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.
January 27: Sustainable Business Fundamental Principles Seminar (FSBA 101)
FSBA 101 provides an introduction to basic sustainable business concepts and practices. It lays the groundwork for further learning as well as for beginning to implement these principles in one's enterprise and/or workplace. | 
