Women’s Business Development Center September Programs Support Women’s Business Ownership

CHICAGO - Sept. 3, 2013 - PRLog -- Workshops/events offered in September 2013 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:

Wednesday, September 4, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., “Wisdom, Wine & Cheese: An Introduction to WBDC Services.” Description: Whether you’re thinking about starting your own business or growing the business you already have, this session will help you clarify your needs and learn more about Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) resources. If you’re looking for assistance in pursuing government or corporate contracts, need financing to grow your business or just need guidance to learn how to work ON your business, come join the WBDC circle of help!
Cost: $10.00 in advance, $20.00 at the door
Location: Women’s Business Development Center, 8 S. Michigan Ave., 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603
Registration: bit.ly/176fOEC

Tuesday, September 10, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m., “Is Certification Right for You?” Description: Have you been asked, “Are you certified as a minority or woman-owned business?” by corporations and government agencies? If so, and you don’t know where to start, this workshop is for you. Presented by the Certification Program Manager of the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC), you will learn the differences and benefits of Minority (MBE) and Women (WBE) owned business certifications on Federal, State, Local and Private levels; benefits and process of WBE certification offered by the WBDC through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC); and what certification you should obtain based on your business needs
Cost: Free
Location: Women’s Business Development Center, 8 S. Michigan Ave., 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603
Registration: bit.ly/17xGJKd

Thursday, September 12, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., “It’s All About the Money: Financial Principals & Loan Opportunities for Child Care Centers.” Description: From revenue projections to cash flow to profit/loss this session will cover information that you need to make informed financial decisions for your business.  After attending you will feel confident discussing financial statements and gain a better understanding of financial concepts that business owners need to know. The WBDC is now offering financing through its Micro Finance program and if you have not been able to obtain traditional bank financing this session will provide information on the requirements to become eligible and an opportunity to talk one-on-one with loan officers. Additionally you will hear how lenders make financial decisions including the 5c’s of credit.
Cost: Free
Location: Martin Luther King Community Services Center, 4314 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL
Registration: bit.ly/14ofE8c

For further information about these or other WBDC workshops, visit http://www.WBDC.org or call (312) 853-3477. Now in its 27th year of operation, the WBDC provides a continuum of business development services to prospective and established women entrepreneurs including counseling, training, financial, certification and procurement assistance in Spanish and English.