Women’s Business Development Center offers October programs that support and accelerate women’s business ownership
Center provides a continuum of business development services to prospective and established women entrepreneurs including counseling, training, financial, certification and procurement assistance
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CHICAGO, IL – Among workshops/events offered in October 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:
Thursday, October 4, 12 noon to 1 p.m., “Webinar – Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program Orientationâ€
Description: Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses at the City Colleges of Chicago is a practical business management education program that helps small business owners develop the skills they need to grow their companies.  Participants will receive one-on-one business advising from dedicated professionals to help them develop a tailored plan for growth. Learn how the Women’s Business Development Center can help you be part of this investment designed to help local small business owners create jobs and economic opportunity.
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Tuesday, October 9, 12 noon to 1 p.m., “Webinar: Grow Your Business with WBDC: A Service Guideâ€
Description: The Women’s Business Development Center has been assisting prospective and established entrepreneurs since 1986. This webinar will give an overview of WBDC programs and services that are offered at our Chicago office, online and throughout our nine state Midwestern region. Learn how we can help you take the next step in your business growth.
Location: OnlineÂ
Cost: Free
Wednesday, October 10, 5:30 to 8 p.m., “Click! How to Unlock Brilliant Business Results!â€
Description: This 3-workshop series from the Women’s Business Development Center is designed for established business owners who want to: accelerate business growth and increase revenues; lessen distractions so they can focus on more of what only they can (and want to) do; drive profits to the bottom line; differentiate their business from the competition; charge what they know their work is worth; cultivate new business opportunities and ideal customers; create business cultures that thrive and support the team. Other sessions: 10/24, 11/7; must register for all three.Â
Location: Women’s Business Development Center, 8 S. Michigan Ave., 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603
Cost: $90.00 in advance, $100 at the door for the entire 3 part series.
Wednesday, October 31, 12 noon to 1 p.m., “Webinar: Social Media Series Part 1: Building Your Brand Through Facebookâ€
Description: Over 70% of U.S. internet users are on Facebook. Learn how to convey your brand’s message through Facebook in an effective, engaging and relevant manner. This Women’s Business Development Center webinar session will teach attendees how to: post engaging material at the appropriate intervals and times; determine the mission and purpose of your Facebook page for you brand and business; interact effectively to engage future clients; manage your Facebook page and decide who should be managing; weigh the pros and cons of launching a Facebook Ad campaign.
Location: Online
Cost: Free
For further information about these or other WBDC workshops, visit http://www.WBDC.org or call (312) 853-3477. The WBDC is headquartered at 8 S. Michigan Avenue, 4th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60603.
