The Women’s Business Development Center Offers June Programs That Support and Accelerate Women’s Business Ownership
CHICAGO, IL – Workshops offered in June by the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) include:
Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 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. This interactive workshop will address if business ownership is right for you, the transition from being an employee, volunteer, homemaker and/or independent contractor to business owner and more.
Cost:Â $10.00 in advance, $20.00 at the door
Location:Â WBDC, 8 S. Michigan Avenue, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603
Registration: http://goo.gl/VF7df4
Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
“Business Plan Critique Clinicâ€
Description: WBDC Director of Entrepreneurial Services, Meg Herman, will facilitate this interactive session and lend her expertise on practical strategies in developing your written business plan. As a pre-requisite to this session, please have a draft of your business plan in writing and available for discussion. Prerequisite: You must bring a written draft of your business plan to participate in this session.
Cost: Free
Location:Â WBDC, 8 S. Michigan Avenue, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603
Registration: http://goo.gl/OvInTV
Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
“Working on Your Business with Growth Wheel Planning Toolsâ€
Description: In this interactive, hands-on workshop, you’ll receive individual and group support and gain the tools and techniques you need to faster business growth and success. Prerequisite webinar: Finding Your Way When You are Stuck.
Cost: $20.00 in advance, $25.00 at the door
Location:Â WBDC, 8 S. Michigan Avenue, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603
Registration: http://goo.gl/s8qxo1
Thursday, June 25, 2015, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
“Boosting Your Bottom Line: Alternative Sources of Financingâ€
Description: This interactive workshop will guide participants through the process of starting a business and help them evaluate all the necessary financial components to run a successful business.
Cost: Free
Location:Â Chicago State University, 9501 S. King Drive, Chicago, ILÂ 60628
Registration: http://goo.gl/1LHpZZ
For further information about these or other WBDC workshops, visit http://www.WBDC.org or call (312) 853-3477. Now in its 29th year, 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. More information is available at www.WBDC.org.
