WBDC Calendar of Events
February 2013
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 Events!
WBDC Micro Loan Days 
Are you in need of financing to help launch or grow your small business? The WBDC is now lending to qualified Chicago start-up and established businesses! Learn more by attending one these free, pre-approval* sessions throughout Chicago.

February 1 - The Balzekas Museum
February 6 - Urban Partnership Bank
February 12 - Garfield Park Conservatory
February 12 - The Connection
February 4
Reaching Your Market Strategically
Part of Jumpstart

Once you know who your target market and ideal clients are,you need to figure out how to reach them. You will learn how to...read more>

February 5
Developing Your Child Care Business (10-week series)
Are you ready to start your child care business or looking for new ideas to expand and build your current business?  Attend this ten week course and learn...read more>
February 11
Financial Smarts for Business Starts
Part of Jumpstart

Every business owner must be able to analyze costs and revenues for their business. In this workshop, you will be learn to...read more> 

February 13
Are You Ready for a Government Contract?
If you are an established or new business, and exploring doing business with the government - whether it is on the city, county, state or federal level, come to an in-depth session about...read more>
February 13
Doing Business with South Africa Seminar 
If you have an interest in expanding your business to include an international component and to access new markets, then this event is for you.  This event is designed to provide business owners and senior level staff with the opportunity to learn from and network with international...read more>
February 20
Starting a Business in Illinois
Part of Jumpstart
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. This workshop will...read more>
February 25
Financial Analysis: Building Your Financial Muscle with the Expert  
Part of Jumpstart
Financial Smarts for Business Starts (Jumpstart Module 3) is a prerequisite for this workshop. The WBDC director of access to capital program will lead you through digging deep into understanding the financial pieces of running your business. You will learn how to...read more>
February 27
Identifying the Business Viability of Your Business Concept
Part of Jumpstart
How do you know if you have a viable idea that will thrive in the marketplace? How do you identify your business model and determine your target market? How do you do your own market research? Learn the answer to these questions and...read more>
February 28
How to Do Business with the U.S. Department of Defense
Workshop
With over 3 million military and civilian employees, the U.S. Department of Defense is the world's largest employer and the biggest spender among all Federal agencies.  Doing business with the DoD is not only a powerful way to serve our country, but it also...read more> 
Partner Event 

Everything Entrepreneur Conference
February 21
Don't miss this all day conference where over 200 Exhibitors will be participating to help you grow or launch your business!
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