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Small Business Resource Series
The SBA & Me provides a comprehensive, step-by-step review of the Small Business Administration's resource guide, with special emphasis on loan programs, followed by a Q & A session
Technology and Entrepreneurship I covers:
The use of technology in small businesses
A hands-on section on finding and using online resources for help in starting a business.
Participants are provided with a computer to use during the workshop
Doing Business with the State of Illinois attendees will learn about special programs that help Illinois small and diverse businesses compete for state contracts. Topics include:
The 1-2-3's of securing business with the state.
Small Business Set-Aside programs
Working as a sub-contractor
Enterprise Programs that provide greater access not only for small businesses, but businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.
This workshop is presented in partnership with the Illinois Department of Central Management Services - the agency that purchases a large share of the state's products and services.
Show Me The Money covers a variety of sources of funding. Topics include:
