Women’s Business Development Center Offers November Programs That Support and Accelerate Women’s Business Ownership
WBDC provides a continuum of business development services to prospective and established women entrepreneursincluding counseling, training, financial, certification and procurement assistance.
CHICAGO, IL –Workshops/events offered in November 2013 by the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC), a nationally and internationally recognized women’s business assistance center providing services and programs that support and accelerate women’s business ownership and strengthen the impact of women on the economy, are as follows:
Thursday, November 7, 2013, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
“Starting a Business in Illinoisâ€
Description: 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. The Women’s Business Development Center will share more information on legal structure and other critical questions start-ups often have.
Location: WBDC, 8 S. Michigan Ave., 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603
Cost: $10.00 in advance, $20.00 at the door
Registration: http://bit.ly/Hk4E6v
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
“Webinar: Is Certification Right for You?â€
Description: Discover the benefits and differences between various certification options at all levels of government, as well as WBENC WBE Certification from the Women’s Business Development Center.
Cost: Free
Registration: http://bit.ly/18Qq8SS
Thursday, November 14, 2013, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
“Mentor/Mentee Meetupâ€
Description: Are you looking to grow your business through the guidance of a mentor? Â Have you reached a point where you’re ready to give back to the entrepreneur community by becoming a mentor? Â Join us for an evening of discussion and networking to find out more about mentoring and how the Women’s Business Development Center and Accion can assist you!
Location: Blue 1647, 1647 S. Blue Island Ave., Chicago, IL 60608
Cost: $10.00 in advance, $20.00 at the door
Registration: http://bit.ly/1c1dSyH
For further information about these or other WBDC workshops, visit http://www.WBDC.org or call (312) 853-3477. Now in its 27th year of operation, the WBDC provides a continuum of business development services to prospective and established women entrepreneurs including counseling, training, financial, certification and procurement assistance in Spanish and English.
