Who Are We?
The Women’s Business Development Center was founded in 1986 and is a nationally recognized leader in women’s business development and economic empowerment.
Learn MorePrograms and services
Coaching / Curricula
- Strategic one-on-one and group business advising
- Specialized cohort-based curricula and workshops
- Digital learning
Contracts
- Private sector procurement opportunities
- Public sector contracting assistance
- WBE certification
Capital
- Financial education
- Debt and equity placement
- Direct lending
- Kiva microlending
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2024 Top Shelf Retail Cohort | Application Deadline
2024 TOP SHELF RETAIL: HIGH VOLUME GROWTH INSIGHTS is an eight-week, curriculum based virtual cohort program designed to help established retail businesses access procurement opportunities in the mass retail market. Participants will learn how to build effect pricing, branding, and marketing strategies, work with category managers and will have the opportunity to pitch their products to a select group of corporate representatives who will provide valuable feedback during the Vendor Showcase. The Top Shelf program is sponsored by Walgreens and bp.
Apr
18
Chicago IL
10:00am - 11:30am
Access to Capital: Let’s Chat! Live | Spring Into Your Business Taxes
Apr
19
Chicago IL
10:00am - 11:00am
Understanding the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Pre-Award Process
Apr
22
Chicago IL
6:00pm - 7:00pm
JAK ZAŁOŻYĆ BUSINESS W ILLINOIS
Apr
23
Chicago IL
11:00am - 12:00pm
Tips to Create or Improve Your Capability Statement
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Allstate is proud to partner with Women’s Business Development Center to support small businesses and nonprofits in the North Lawndale, Pilsen, and Little Village communities. A minimum of 10 small businesses and/or nonprofits will be awarded capacity building grants to grow and scale business. Grants will range in size from $5,000 to $25,000. Applications are open now through April 30th 2024.
