This Expo style competition recognizes students' creativity, originality and the ability to solve problems and discover new opportunities. We invite you all to attend and support our DePaul student entrepreneurs while they pitch their business ideas! Attendees will be asked to share feedback and ask questions during this interactive and fun event. This event is in-person only. Date: March 1, 2023 Time: 3-6PM CT Location: 1 E Jackson Blvd Chicago IL 60604, Suite 7900 Snacks will be provided! REGISTER HERE

Global Industry Spotlight is a conversational series focused on providing resources and insight for the creative entrepreneur. After studying languages and literature, Coralie worked in higher education. She then moved into start-ups, innovation and project management, with a focus on the media sector. Today, she has made content creation and management her passion. She coordinates events and logistics in her job by working as part of Wallifornia - an Entertainment & Technology hub based in Liège (Belgium), where startups, professionals […]

After leading her own ventures and advising thousands of entrepreneurs along their journey, Melissa is determined to share her learnings & foundational principles of entrepreneurship to help aspiring business owners, like you, save your most valuable resources: your time, your energy, and your money. In this free session, you'll acquire the essential tools and gain the confidence needed to build a successful business. In this workshop you will: Establish a strong foundation for your business Refine your idea/problem statement to help you clarify your business Receive personalized feedback on […]

One of the best parts of producing these events is showcasing my heroes to our audience. And this episode is the perfect example. Two certified rockstars in their respective parts of the live music scene chopping it up like the old friends that they are! Jay Sweet has just about the coolest job in the world. He is the Executive Producer of The Newport Festivals Foundation, which means he runs The Newport Folk Festival and the Newport Jazz Festival for starters. […]

Presented by Andrew Fogaty, Executive Director ,36Squared Business Incubator Every year the City, County, State and Federal government spend MILLIONS of dollars to provide grants, incentives and free assistance to Chicago area companies. Was your company one of them? Sign up for this FREE informative webinar and learn how your business can find no cost assistance for everything from building improvement and property acquisition, to export assistance and government contracting. Register for the 3/3 Webinar

Presented by Andrew Fogaty, Executive Director ,36Squared Business Incubator Every year the City, County, State and Federal government spend MILLIONS of dollars to provide grants, incentives and free assistance to Chicago area companies. Was your company one of them? Sign up for this FREE informative webinar and learn how your business can find no cost assistance for everything from building improvement and property acquisition, to export assistance and government contracting.   Register here

This webinar provides businesses with an introduction to government contracting and includes: -Overview of how agencies buy and sell goods and services -Market research to identify contract opportunities -The role of diverse certifications -Introduction to buying plans -Next steps to get started.     Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center is a partnership between WBDC and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The WBDC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, […]

Of the steps you need to take to start a business, one of the big ones is figuring out what business structure is right for you. But what are the different types of business entities and how do you know which is the right structure for your business? In this session, CorpNet.com CEO Nellie Akalp will teach you the different types of business structures, the benefits of each structure and how to register your business. You’ll learn: The different types […]

About This Event Are you someone who needs to know what they’re getting into before doing something different? Us too. Join us for a live, 45-minute Q&A session with one of our instructors - who happens to be a Data Analyst in real life. After walking you through their journey into the field of data analytics and answering some common FAQs, the floor is yours. Submit your questions via Zoom Q&A and have them answered in real time. We’ll see […]

Global Industry Spotlight is a conversational series focused on providing resources and insight for the creative entrepreneur. Catera is a media production company that connects creatives with businesses through live event production, brand campaigns and content creation. Catera was founded and led by its owner Kennita Hickman, an award winning music entrepreneur, urban cultural micro-influencer, writer, content producer, and executive producer. Her 23-year career has spanned writing, public relations, voiceover talent, event production and artist management. Artists managed include The […]

Presented by the City of Chicago, Information Security Organization (ISO) The City of Chicago has its own built-in defense against manners of e-fraud: the Information Security Organization. The Information Security Organization (ISO for short) is a dedicated team of professionals with varying scopes and duties, all within the umbrella of cyber security for the greater organization. In this webinar, you will learn about all these aspects and how these can protect you and your business. The Governance, Risk & Compliance […]

About This Workshop Regardless of your industry or role, fluency in the language of data analytics will allow you to contribute to data driven decision making. In this free, two-hour livestream, you’ll learn to understand, analyze, and interpret data so you too can join the data conversation. We’ll cover how to ask the right questions of your data and basic analytic functionality in Google Sheets. Then you’ll apply your new found data analytic skills to a real-world dataset, allowing you […]

Adopt a Digital Mindset for Your Business WBDC’s Digital Bootcamp is a one-week course where business owners learn the basics of digitizing their business processes and adopting a digital mindset. Entrepreneurs will be introduced to helpful digital tools and learn best practices to ensure successful integration into all aspects of their business processes. Classes will virtually meet daily via Zoom.   DAILY VIRTUAL SESSIONS March 20 – 24, 2023 | 9:30 am to 11 am BOOTCAMP HIGHLIGHTS Entrepreneurs will discuss digital tools to […]

Join ISA's VP of Development, Felicity Wren, and Director of Education, Max Timm, as they discuss all things pitching. Get ready to submit your pitch for the ISA Pitch Challenge with some tips to make your pitch stand out. Pitching appears to be terrifying, but really it is a wonderful excuse to share your fabulous story with an executive, make a new friend, and a wonderful impression, right? So how do you get your head in the game so it […]

About the event You’re leaving money on the table if you don’t have a website strategy to convert online shoppers into leads and sales. It’s time to improve your small business website. In this webinar, our expert presenter will show you how to improve your website with the fundamentals of website building, the best ways to get leads for you and how to measure the success of your website strategy. You will learn: The elements of a successful website How […]

Presented by JinJa Birkenbeuel, Illinois Google Digital Coach, Host of The Honest Field Guide Podcast, and NFT and Web 3 Instructor Learn how to sell your products online. In this webinar, we will walk through listing your products for free with Google Business Profile and Merchant Center and the basics of creating a free account and a product feed. We will show you one way to sell on your website, using an E-Commerce store built with Shopify. Plus, you will […]

About the event For small business owners, bookkeeping can be a daunting task. However, understanding bookkeeping basics is crucial for making informed financial decisions, paying taxes and ensuring your business's long-term success. In this webinar, our expert presenter will cover everything you need to know about bookkeeping basics for small business owners. You will learn: Why bookkeeping is so important How to set up a bookkeeping system that works for your business Understanding and tracking income and expenses How bookkeeping […]

The value proposition workshop follows the customer development workshop. Based on validated hypothesis and assumptions through customer discovery, Thierry Van Landegem, Executive Director of mHUB’s Accelerator, will provide a framework to define the job to be done. From there we will build the value proposition of your product / service / business. We will run a few exercises to strengthen your value proposition. Pre-work: Please come prepare with your customer validated product hypothesis and assumptions resulting from the "Mastering your Market Pt. […]

Presented by Score Chicago Funding a startup can be a daunting, drawn out process. However, there are options available. Learn how to navigate through the process of financing your dream and decide which route is best for your business. The webinar will go through real sources of capital and provide valuable financial projection tools. Topics Covered: Start-up Costs, Micro Lenders, Family and Friends, Donation Funding, Angel Investing and Alternative Lending Register for the 3/22 Webinar

Presented by Chase for Business This session will help business leaders think strategically about cash flow, position their business for access to capital, and see what credit options exist to help their business grow. Register for 3/24 Webinar

Securing capital may be an important step in fueling your business’ growth. The Access to Capital team is holding an information session on the Direct Lending Program, an alternative capital option for good businesses and owners with less-than-perfect credit history. Join us for an informational webinar to learn more about the Direct Lending Program, borrower eligibility and other requirements. Register now! REGISTER HERE

Unlocking the secrets to an award-winning performance is a challenge that most actors face. Legendary director, John Mossman—the recipient of Best Director awards for his Indie feature films "Good Guy With A Gun", “Into the Wake” and for his short film “Jell-Ohh Lady”—knows just how it's done. With countless shorts, documentaries, Telly Awards, Emmy Awards and Voice Awards around the world under his belt he’s taught countless people how to develop as Actors and Directors.   For the past 18 […]

A non-technical founder’s job is not to learn to code, but to successfully manage the technology production process and make sure it aligns with business goals. To do this, non-technical founders need to understand technology workflows, learn how to ask the right questions and collaborate with designers and developers. In this class, you will get an overview of the basic concepts you need to run or launch a tech startup as a non-technical founder from someone who has done it […]

        Chicago hip-hop artist & producer Neak has joined forces with Slvrm to create an intimate space (monthly) for creatives to come together, network, and hear wisdom/insight from trailblazers within the creative community. This month, we'll take a deep dive into Brand Identity: Putting yourself out there as an artist. We have four highly-qualified and excellent panelists who will take part in our conversation:   Dreana Johnson: International DJ | Inspirationalist - @dreanajohnson Boi Jeanius: DJ | […]