Join us to learn more about minority-owned and women-owned business certifications for government contractors. We will discuss the differences between the various certifications (MBE, WBE, DBE, WOSB, 8(a), etc.) and discuss the requirements. You will learn how to determine if you qualify for the certification and if the certification makes sense for your business type.     Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center is a partnership between WBDC and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The WBDC does not discriminate […]

You’ve come up with a concrete business idea, but to ensure you make it to your intended destination on your business journey, you need a professional business plan to lay out the path. In this webinar, our expert presenter will go step-by-step on how to fill out each section, explaining what parts are necessary to get started and which areas can be finished as you continue your business journey. You’ll learn the following: How to use a business plan as a tool […]

Data & AI Accelerator is housed under Deep Tech Ventures at the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in partnership with UChicago’s Data Science Institute. This unique 16-week program focuses on solving data driven problems of today. Powered by the world-renowned Polsky Center and the Data Science Institute, the accelerator provides unparalleled support to data science, early-stage ventures. Through the accelerator, startups will gain access to business training and technical advisement, industry mentors, venture capital connections, as […]

Handling payments and royalties are extremely important and complex. With so many options available and each business being unique, choosing a solution with flexibility is crucial for long term ROI. Exactuals provides an intuitive solution to modernize business practices, ensuring safe and secure payment processing for members receiving royalties and advances. Exactuals has processed over $2 billion in payments through PaymentHub, to payees in the music, film, and television industry. Eliminating manual processes making royalty season a breeze for your […]

Mandolin: Activating Your Data to Drive Fan Growth   As third party data becomes increasingly unreliable (and even more difficult to actually use), Mandolin and their partners are on a mission to help artists connect directly with their fans. Join the conversation between Mandolin’s Evelyn Thompson, (Vice President, Marketing) and Mike Kopp (Artist Manager) as they discuss new tactics to engage fans in the future of artist marketing. RSVP:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vVG2f48FTh2y7KlsxuP4Mw Evelyn Thompson, Vice President, Marketing at Mandolin Having led marketing teams […]

Whether you’re a business owner or thinking about starting your business; you will learn what you need to know about bank financing products during this discussion. We will talk about credit, capacity, collateral, character, capitalization and loans, lines of credit and other available resources that can help you on your entrepreneurial journey. Register Here

Are you thinking about expanding your business to trade internationally? Whether you are trading in physical or digital markets, protecting your products, brand and creations is an important step. Protecting your IP will help you confidently sell abroad and prevent any potential copiers. We have partnered with the Department for International Trade (DIT) on a four-part series of virtual events which will show you how you can build business confidence, increase resilience and strengthen your opportunities to export. This is […]

Presented by Score Chicago This webinar is a step-by-step overview of what an entrepreneur needs to do to obtain outside funding.   Register here

Mark your calendar to join us on December 16 for the next Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Female Founders & Funders workshop, Marketing Your Value to Your Audience. We’re excited to sit down with Veronica Cabezas from Motionographer, who will share the importance of defining your value as an entrepreneur and creator. You’ll learn about materials and platforms to help express and elevate your brand value to your audience. In this hour-long workshop, we’ll cover the best tactics for your personal brand and your company’s […]