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Replays
  • Wednesday, February 23, 2022 · 12:00 PM CST
    2022 is the year, to begin a new journey! That starts with creating a stressless/stress-free life. Stress is a silent killer that many people are aware of, yet fail to manage effectively. In large part because it's sometimes difficult to pinpoint ...
  • Saturday, January 29, 2022 · 10:00 AM CST
    Presented by the Illinois SBDC at West Side Forward.

    For entrepreneurs in the early start-up and design stage of the business, this workshop offers a high-level view of what it takes to launch your business, develop a business plan, and the many ...
  • Wednesday, December 8, 2021 · 5:30 PM CST
    Presented by the Illinois SBDC at West Side Forward.

    In case you missed it last month, we are back with another "Starting Your Business in Illinois" workshop. For entrepreneurs in the early start-up and design stage of the business, this workshop...
  • Tuesday, November 16, 2021 · 5:30 PM CST
    Presentation moderated by West Side Forward Small Business Development Center.

    Are you looking to earn a grant from the state of Illinois? Any organization seeking grants from the State of Illinois must meet the requirements of and adhere to the...
  • Wednesday, October 6, 2021 · 6:30 PM EDT
    Are you interested in getting your business enterprise certification? Well, join us as we converse with experts who take the “mystery” out of applying for business certifications like: MBE, WBE, BEP, VBE and others! During our talk with the expert...
  • Saturday, October 2, 2021 · 10:00 AM CDT
    For entrepreneurs in the early start-up and design stage of the business, this workshop offers a high-level view of what it takes to launch your business, develop a business plan, and the many resources available to you.
  • Thursday, September 16, 2021 · 5:30 PM CDT
    When it comes to legal topics, many entrepreneurs and business owners have major questions that have a significant impact on their business. Some questions include: how to structure their business, how to avoid all too common legal missteps and/or...
  • Thursday, July 22, 2021 · 5:00 PM CDT
    Different sites allow users the ability to schedule posts ahead of time across different social media platforms. This workshop is an addition to the “How to Grow a Business on Social Media” series, focusing solely on show attendees how to find the...
  • Saturday, July 17, 2021 · 10:00 AM CDT
    For entrepreneurs in the early start-up and design stage of the business, the workshop offers a high-level view of what it takes to launch your business, develop a business plan, and the many resources available to you.
  • Thursday, July 15, 2021 · 5:30 PM CDT
    Sell, Sell, Sell! We sell things all the time. If your understanding of selling is to convince someone the value something has, then you are selling. We sell things to our friends all the time through word of mouth. Why is it such a heavy lift for...
  • Wednesday, May 19, 2021 · 12:00 PM CDT
    For entrepreneurs interested in or in the early stages of starting a business in the retail industry, this workshop offers a high-level view of what it takes to launch your business, the best resources to get started, the pros and cons of brick mo...
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    For entrepreneurs in the early start-up and design stage of the business, this workshop offers a high-level view of what it takes to launch your business, develop a business plan, and the many resources available to you at West Side Forward and th...
  • Monday, May 8, 2023 · 12:00 PM CDT
    May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This workshop will serve as a safe zone to share, release and connect. We will provide wellness and mental health tips, information and resources.
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    Tuesday, December 20, 2022 · 11:00 AM CST
    In this workshop, we'll be exploring what makes a strong brand, why it's important for your business, and how to create a style guide and brand kit to build better brand consistency and attract more customers.

    This is a Grow With Google REPLAY.
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    Saturday, December 17, 2022 · 10:00 AM CST
    This workshop will provide tips on how to write a business plan and develop key financial projections for any idea or concept.
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    Thursday, December 8, 2022 · 5:00 PM CST
    In this workshop, we will show attendees how to sell online using E-Commerce like Google Merchant Center and Shopify.
  • Monday, November 21, 2022 · 11:00 AM CST
    This event is the sequel to “E-commerce 101” which offered an in-depth review of e-commerce sites, plus the benefits, tools, and features they offer. This workshop will give attendees an overview of how to set up e-commerce sites that attract cust...
  • Tuesday, November 15, 2022 · 5:00 PM CST
    E-commerce allows business owners and entrepreneurs to display, promote and sell products, goods and services digitally to potential customers around the world. This workshop will offer an overview of different types of e-commerce platforms, the m...
  • Wednesday, August 31, 2022 · 12:00 PM CDT
    Learn more about GATA and steps required to meet pre-qualification requirements. Any organization seeking grants from the State of Illinois must meet requirements of and adhere to the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA). GATA provides...
  • Tuesday, August 30, 2022 · 12:00 PM CDT
    Learn how to help your resume stand out.
  • Monday, August 29, 2022 · 7:00 PM CDT
    Funding for Start-Ups presented by Illinois SBDC, Neighborhood Business Development Center at West Side Forward
  • Sunday, August 28, 2022 · 10:00 AM CDT
    Let’s grow your online community. Learn how to effectively leverage social media, and how to create a social media marketing game plan.
  • Wednesday, August 24, 2022 · 11:40 AM CDT
    Let’s start your online community. Learn the benefits of social media and how to pick the ones that work best for you.
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    Thursday, May 21, 2020 · 6:00 AM CDT
    Presented by CIBC and West Side Forward
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