WBDC Calendar of Events

August 2012
Women's Business Development Center Events

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AUG8
New Icon Featured Workshop - August 8
Mentors: Master Your Role to Foster New Growth! 

Are you a successful entrepreneur who wants to give back to emerging businesses?  The WBDC can help you add value to your mentoring.
 *Also available as a webinar September 11.
AUG14
New Icon Featured Workshop - August 14
Mentees: Mastering a Mentoring Relationship for Business Growth!

Want to ramp up your learning curve for your business? Multiple studies show that entrepreneurs speed up their growth when they effectively work with a mentor. *Also available as a webinar September 7.
AUG1 August 1
Wisdom, Wine and Cheese: An Introduction to WBDC Services  

Learn more about WBDC resources and network with other prospective and established business owners. Wine and Cheese will be served.
AUG2 August 2
Teaming for Contracts: Pre - Entrepreneurial Woman's Conference  

Teaming for Contracts is designed for women-owned businesses who seek to grow their business and expand their capacity through partnerships to compete on large contracts.
August 2
Guiding Your Success Through Building a Business Plan (Part of Jumpstart Series)

Attend this workshop and you will write a draft of your executive summary as an outline for creating your full business plan and your planning process.
AUG7 August 7
Starting a Business in Illinois

Are you considering starting a business in Illinois? Put yourself ahead of the curve and gain the knowledge you need to assist with a successful launch.
August 7
Building Your Brand Through a Social Media Marketing Plan

Bring your new found social media knowledge together in one cohesive plan after taking this course!  Determine what works best for your business and how to use the different platforms most efficiently.
AUG9 August 9
Closing the Deals: Planning Sales Strategies

Learn how to effectively plan sales strategies and conversations to reach your target market.
AUG15 August 15
Webinar: Is Certification Right for You?

Learn about certification from one of our WBDC experts. Local, state and federal certifications will be covered, along with the private Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) certification offered through the WBDC..
August 15
Online Group Business Counseling: Team Building Strategies to Help You Win Contracts

Learn team building strategies to help you win contracts.
August 21AUG21
Take the Mystery out of Finance

Do you need financing to start or grow your business? Learn what financing options are available to you and how to position your business to attract the capital you need.
AUG22 August 22
Online Group Business Counseling: Improve Your Contract Opportunity Searches on FBO.gov, City of Chicago and CMS

This is a not to be missed online session for businesses seeking more information on how to navigate through various contracting opportunity pages.
Partner Events
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PartAug2
August 2:
2012 Hispanic Business Expo
Learn from industry experts how to start, strengthen and grow your business.
 
PartAug9
August 9:
The Pain-Free Business Plan for Those Who Seek Long-Term Success
A webinar to learn more about the steps involved in constructing a solid business plan. In partnership with the American Family Insurance Business Accelerator
PartAug15
August 15:
Procurement and Compliance Symposium
Procurement Officers from the city, county, state and federal governments will discuss their diversity programs.
PartAug23
August 23:
Planning for Your Business
Answer your questions on how to create a plan and how to use it both internally and externally. In partnership with the American Family Insurance Business Accelerator.
 
October 5: 
2012 Allstate Supplier Diversity Exchange
Provides an opportunity for women, minority, veteran and LGBT-owned businesses to build relationships with Allstate. Application deadline August 15.
Economic Impact Survey Winner  
Congratulations Emily Bishop from Grid Design Firm for winning a $50.00 Gift Certificate to Carnivale for completing the Economic Impact Survey - stay tuned for the next opportunity to win!
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