CALENDAR OF EVENTS
June 2011

Save the Date

 

WBDC's 25th Annual

Entrepreneurial

Woman's Conference and Women's Business & Buyers Mart

 

September 14, 2011

McCormick Place-West

Chicago, IL

 

WBDC's 25th Annual  Entrepreneurial Woman's Conference offers women business owners solutions to the current problems they are facing and the opportunity to increase the profitability of their businesses by building relationships with corporate and government buyers, business experts, and other women business owners.  

For more information and to register, click here.
 

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Partner Events

 

June 7: NAWBO President's Hour

Network and learn about NAWBO at this free event, while enjoying cupcakes and mini spa treatments!

  

June 15: UIC's MAFBE Making the Connection 2011 Vendor Conference

The University of Illinois MAFBE Conference will take place on June 15, 2011, at the UIC Forum. This year's Making the Connection 2011 is focused on connecting the University's buying departments with qualified minority, female and persons with disabilities owned businesses

 

June 21-23: WBENC's 2011 National Conference and Business Fair

WBENC's 12th Annual  Conference & Business Fair will take place June 21-23 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

 

 

June 30: 48th Annual Illinois Small Business Week

Come out and enjoy one-on-one appointments with lenders seeking to do business with creditworthy small businesses at the Annual Illinois Small Business Week.  There will also be a small business Expo and a Small Business Awards Luncheon.

 

 



 

Greetings!

New 25th Anniversary Logo

 

WBDC WORKSHOPS 

June 2011

 

June 1: Reputation Management and Analytics (e-Marketing Series)

Managing your business' online reputation and measuring the impact of your online efforts are important tools in any business' e-Marketing kit.  Do you know how to create buzz around your business name in order to create relationships that lead to revenue?

  

This highly informative webinar workshop will discuss the details of the program, answer your questions, and provide instructions on how to apply and gain capacity to compete for government contracts.

  

 

June 8: Online Stores and Places You Can't Ignore (e-Marketing Series)

Want to have an online business but aren't sure how to set one up? This workshop will discuss what you should look for in hiring an outside consultant to develop your online store, and will help you identify important online sites which can be key to your success. 

 

June 14: Joint Ventures: Partnership and Other Teaming Strategies

In this information-packed session, we will discuss valuable teaming strategies that can help you in gaining government contracts.

 

June 15: Workin' The Social Beat: Your Online Marketing Plan    (e-Marketing Series)

Does your online presence yield the best bang for your buck?  Without a plan and goals for using social media, many small business owners invest a lot of time without gaining the desired results from their efforts.   Join us to learn how to create a social media plan to grow your business.

 

June 16: Wisdom, Wine and Cheese (Introduction to WBDC's Services)

A session that helps prospective and established business owners clarify their needs and learn more about WBDC resources.

 

June 22: Are You Ready for a Government Contract?

This workshop focuses on determining if your business is at the right stage to pursue opportunities with government agencies and major corporations, and how to market your business to them. Learn the steps to identify contract opportunities, including the websites to find bid opportunities

  

June 22: Website Development for Naked Business (e-Marketing Series)

In the Digital Age, the absence of a strong website is a missed opportunity to connect with both potential and current customers. This workshop will discuss the basics of designing and developing a website. 

 

June 28: Navigating the FedBizOpps.gov Website for Government Contracting

FedBizOpps.gov is a web-based system which allows vendors to review Federal Business Opportunities at any time. We will assist you in learning how to use FedBizOpps.gov as a valuable tool for identifying opportunities in your industry, finding potential prime contractors or strategic partners, locating opportunities that have been set-aside for certain business types.

THE SBA'S WEBSITE HAS A NEW LOOK

Please click here to visit. 

 

 

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR CURRENT GOVERNMENT AND CORPORATE CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES.

 

 

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

 

 

 
 
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