#1

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Lunch and Learn

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is an investment initiative pledging to provide entrepreneurs with greater access to business and management education, financial mentoring, and professional support services. 

Join WBDC and our corporate partner Goldman Sachs for an enlightening lunch and learn. Hear first-hand from 10,000 Small Business representatives, and alumni about the program and its impact on their businesses. 

Clients and businesses must have revenues greater than $150,000, have four or more employees and be in business for at least two years. 

Lunch will be served. 

Date: February 16, 2016
Time:  11:30 am to 1:30 pm 
Location: WBDC -  8 S. Michigan Ave., 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 
Cost:  No charge

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#2

Starting a Business  in Illinois: Lean Planning for Startups

Do you know what value your business brings to the market? This workshop will prepare you to build a strategic plan by exploring your mission, feasibility, and legal filing. 

Date: February 9, 2016 
Time: 6 to 9 pm 
Location: WBDC - 8 S. Michigan Ave., 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 
Cost:  $10 in advance, $20 at the door 

Click here  for more information and to register. 
#3

Webinar   Improve Cashflow: Growthwheel Series

Whether your business is getting started or operating for years, most companies experience cashflow problems. This webinar identifies cashflow challenges and tools to determine whether your problems are due to profitability or timing. 

You will also create an annual budget for your business. 

Date: February 17, 2016
Time: 12 to 1 pm  
Location:  Online
Cost: $10

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#4

Business Financial Clinic: Understanding Cash Flow Statements 

Understanding cash flow statements is crucial to creating a strategy that positions your business for growth. During this session WBDC financial advisors will review and explain your statement.  

Date: February 19, 2016
Time: 10 am to 12 pm   
Location: WBDC - 8 S. Michigan Ave., 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 
Cost: No charge 

Click here  for more information and to register. 
#5

WBDC-Minnesota 10th Annual Celebration of Success & 
WBDC 30th Anniversary Fireside Chat

You are invited to the WBDC-Minnesota 10th Annual Celebration of Success on 
March 3, 2016. Join us as we honor the achievements and acknowledge the support of local businesswomen, our corporate and community partners, and volunteers. 

Prior to the Celebration of Success, the WBDC-MN is excited to celebrate the WBDC's 30th Anniversary by hosting a special Fireside Chat powered by Deluxe Corporation Foundation and sponsored by Country Financial featuring extraordinary women business owners as they share the secrets behind their high growth businesses. 

Date: March 3, 2016
Time:  3 to 8 pm -    3 to 5 pm:  Fireside Chat , 5 to 8 pm:  Celebration of Success
Location: University of Minnesota's McNamara Alumni Center - 200 Oak Street Southeast, Minneapolis, MN 
Cost:  No charge

Click here for event details and to register.
Join the WBDC Team

The WBDC is hiring new team members for our veteran services programming.  For more information, contact Crystal Costello at  [email protected]