November Opportunities from the Women's Business Development Center

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Women's Business Development Center (WBDC) Chicago Events

Below is the schedule of in person trainings offered by WBDC. To see a complete list of courses - including webinars, please click here.

Featured Workshop - November 15
You're 8(a) Certified, Now What?

This workshop will provide recommendations on how 8(a) firms can leverage their certification in their pursuit of contracts. Learn how to...read more.

Featured Workshop - November 29

Profit from Your Personal Brand

Workshop Facilitator Kali Raoul, Founder and President of The Image Studio

This session explores how personal branding hits the bottom line of your business. This exciting workshop will give you...

November 1

Financial Analysis: Building Your Financial Muscle with the Expert

(Part 4 of Jumpstart Series)

This is a continuation session from Jumpstart Module 3, which is a pre-requisite for this workshop. Here you will meet with the WBDC financial specialist to dig deeper into...read more.

November 8

Guiding Your Success Through Building a Business Plan

(Part 5 of Jumpstart Series)

This Business Plan Workshop is designed to taken by both new business owners and owners of emerging or established businesses to help you navigate through developing your business plan. You will...read more.

November 14

Starting a Business in Illinois

Are you considering starting a business in Illinois? Put yourself ahead of the curve and gain... read more.

November 15
Closing the Deals: Building Sales Strategies (Part 6 of Jumpstart Series)

Once you have targeted your market and figured out how to reach them, you need to...read more.

To see a complete list of courses - including webinars, please click here.

PARTNER EVENTS

November 1

Womenetics - Effective Leadership for the 21st Century

The 2nd Annual Global Women's Initiative will focus attention on Effective Leadership for the 21st Century Economy.

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November 8
Small Business Accelerator: Mastering the Complex Sale

Explore the many facets of a complex sale.
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November 10

The Midwest Franchise Expo

A must attend for those looking to franchise - get free admission through the WBDC.
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November 14

Make a Connection: Commodities and Equipment Symposium

This will educate the commodities and equipment vendor community on the services CMS provides for Illinois.

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November 14

The Executives' Club - Global Leaders Luncheon

DuPont is addressing today's global challenges in critical areas.

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November 15

16th Annual Transportation Symposium & Business Exchange - Chicago Government Transportation Agencies

Meet prime contractors and build relationships.
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November 15

9th Annual Changing Color of Leadership Conference

Attend Chicago United's event to build your business.
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November 16
Doing Business with the City of Chicago

Representatives from OEMC and the City's Department of Procurement Services will be in attendance.
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November 24

Small Business Saturday

Support local economy by spending at small businesses in your neighborhood. Learn more...