Women’s Business Development Center Presents Programs in May for WBOs

April 20, 2012 - PRLog -- Among workshops/events offered in May by the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC), a nationally and internationally recognized women’s business assistance center providing services and programs that support and accelerate women’s business ownership and strengthen the impact of women on the economy, are:  

Thursday, May 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m., “Connection Points: Networking with Event-Related Professionals & Those Seeking Event-Related Services”
Description: This Connection Points event will include plenty of networking time and a short panel presentation where resources in each discipline share insights on trends in the industries and answer questions from participants.
Location: Vosges Haut Chocolat, 951 W. Armitage (at Sheffield), Chicago, IL 60614
Cost: $20.00 in advance, $30.00 at the door
Registration: http://www.wbdc.org/Calendar/EventDetails.aspx?eId=1606  

Tuesday, May 15, 1:00-2:30 p.m., “Take the Mystery out of Finance”
Description: Take the Mystery out of Finance will provide real world examples and ask questions you may have avoided asking previously. Learn the Five C’s: cash flow, collateral, capital, character and conditions, as well as detailed information about financing through equity, debt, receivables, purchase order and leasing.
Location: Women’s Business Development Center, 8 S. Michigan Avenue, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603
Cost: $10.00 in advance, $20.00 at the door
Registration: http://www.wbdc.org/Calendar/EventDetails.aspx?eId=1601  

Wednesday, May 16, 9:00-11:00 a.m., “Where Do You Fit in the Supply Chain?  How to Win Contracts and Become a Long-Term Sustainable Supplier”
Description: In today’s competitive marketplace it is essential for women-owned businesses to stay current about how to compete in the corporate supply chain. In this workshop you will learn how to effectively differentiate your business from your competition.
Location: Women’s Business Development Center, 8 S. Michigan Avenue, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603
Cost: $30.00
Registration: http://www.wbdc.org/Calendar/EventDetails.aspx?eId=1591  

Monday, May 21, 2:00-3:30 p.m., Webinar:  “Joint Business Counseling: Sales & Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Business”
Description: For established business owners seeking to grow their businesses through government and corporate contracting.  Learn how to strategically plan your sales and marketing strategies in an online, interactive group counseling session.
Location: Online   Cost: Free
Registration: http://www.wbdc.org/Calendar/EventDetails.aspx?eId=1617  

For further information about these or other WBDC workshops, visit http://www.WBDC.org or call (312) 853-3477. The WBDC is headquartered at 8 S. Michigan Avenue, 4th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60603.