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Women's Business Development Center (WBDC)
Professional Training and Coaching
Chicago, IL 10,353 followers
The WBDC Ignites Business Growth
About us
The WBDC is an economic development center focused on delivering programs and services that assist small business owners gain access to contracts, contacts, information and capital to create jobs, fuel growth and build strong communities. The WBDC offers workshops and events to build capacity, make connections and overall elevate entrepreneurs' business acumen to remain competitive in the marketplace. For a comprehensive understanding of our offerings, visit www.WBDC.org or call 312.853.3477. The WBDC has programs that are designed to help individuals in every phase of the business development and growth process. The WBDC's Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) Certification Program covers a nine state Midwestern region. In 2003, the WBDC established a satellite office in Minneapolis (WBDC-MN) to better serve the WBEs in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Western Wisconsin. For more information on the WBDC-MN, please visit www.WBDC.org/mn. Currently the WBDC is increasing these outreach efforts by establishing partnerships in the major markets of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin. Since inception, the WBDC has been on the forefront of economic development policy and program development to accelerate the growth of women-owned businesses nationally. The WBDC is a local, national and international advocacy organization and a national leader in the development of programs and policies affecting small, minority and women's business ownership.
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https://www.wbdc.org/en/26418/
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- Industry
- Professional Training and Coaching
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1986
- Specialties
- Entrepreneurial Training, business counseling, Procurement Technical Assistance, Access to Capital, Advocacy, Financial Counseling, Established Business Coaching, WBE Certification, Online Training, Female Veteran Entrepreneurial Training, and Micro Financing
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8 S. Michigan Avenue, 4th Fl.
Chicago, IL 60603, US
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250 2nd Ave. S
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Minneapolis, MN 55401, US
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43 W. Galena Ave.
Aurora, IL 60506, US
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Join us for an engaging virtual workshop! ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance): Where to Begin and Why it Matters to Corporate America How can a focus on environmental sustainability be a differentiator for your sales efforts? How can a small business demonstrate its ESG commitments? Learn from industry leaders as they share how they are working towards their ESG goals and how they rely on their suppliers to help meet these goals. WBEs will also gain an understanding of where to start and how to calculate a company’s carbon footprint.
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Actionable E-Commerce Bootcamp - Taking Your Digital Brand & Sales To The Next Level This workshop is a collaboration between mHUB, West Side Forward, and Rosemint Media. It will equip business owners with knowledge and topline takeaways to jumpstart or scale their e-commerce business. By the end of the day, attendees will have a clear understanding of e-commerce fundamentals, how to build and optimize an online store, effective digital marketing strategies, and best practices for managing sales and customer service. Note: attendees must commit to the full boot camp to participate.
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Advantage Illinois Loan Guarantee Program The Advantage Illinois Loan Guarantee Program supports business applicants who are having difficulty gaining access to capital by using funds to guarantee a percentage of loans provided by partner lenders. Advantage Illinois accelerates investments and eases the credit crunch for small businesses, thanks to more than $78 million from the federal State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010. Find a list of participating lenders, FAQs and more here. https://lnkd.in/gQuseQuV
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Welcome to an episode of Money Moment, where we give financial insights, lender and equity connections, and grant reviews all in less than a minute! Money Moment is hosted by the Access to Capital Program and Services team at the Women’s Business Development Center. Please comment below with your comments, questions and ideas for future episodes. We’d love to hear from you! Forecast vs. Projections Josh lays out the difference between forecasting and projections
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At the Women's Business Development Center, we are proud to celebrate Independence Day and committed to the preservation of a strong democracy and the foundational principles of our nation: freedom, liberty, and justice for all. Today serves as a reminder of the hard-fought freedoms and liberties woven into the fabric of our great nation that allow citizens from all backgrounds to pursue their dreams and contribute to our country’s success.
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