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SUMMARY:WBENC LIFT in the Community - Chicago\, IL | Get Funded and Grow
DESCRIPTION:  \nWBENC LIFT in the Community\, brought to you by Fifth Third Bank\, is coming to the Chicago area! This in-person event is your essential resource for securing capital and achieving your business goals. \nHear success stories from women-owned businesses and discover how to access funding. Connect with leading capital providers and expand your network. This is an invaluable experience to meet with business leaders in-person to gain new insights on how to navigate the next steps in your capital journey. \nPlus\, don’t miss the chance to shop local small businesses! While you’re fueling your business goals at WBENC LIFT in the Community\, immerse yourself in a vibrant pop-up experience featuring incredible businesses from the local area. \nAdditionally\, be sure to board the Fifth Third Bank Financial Empowerment mobile “eBUS” starting at 11AM CT! This is an exciting opportunity to explore financial decisions\, view your credit report\, tax preparation and more! \nFree and open to all! \nRegister to Attend this FREE Event\nOpen to All / In-Person / No cost to attend \n\nEvent Details: WBENC LIFT in the Community – Chicago\, IL | Get Funded and Grow \nSchedule: Tuesday\, September 9th\, 2025\, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT\n \n\n9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Small Business Pop-Up & Continental Breakfast\n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Get Funded and Grow Session & Panel\n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Small Business Pop-Up\, Fifth Third Bank “eBUS”\, & Networking (Connect with local women-owned and small businesses\, capital providers\, and partners).\n\nAddress:\nFifth Third Bank\n6111 North River Road\, Rosemont\, IL 60018 \nParking Directions: Enter the campus from North River Road. The entrance to the parking structure will be immediately on your right—look for the Fifth Third logo at the entrance. The building is directly connected to the parking structure. Proceed to the front entrance from here to check-in (Click here for printable instructions). \n\nFeatured Small Business Pop-Up Shops: \nCarolyn’s Krisps \nChocolat Uzma \nMs. Jetsetter \nPacked with Purpose \nSugar Bliss \nSydPlayEat \nYobee
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbenc-lift-in-the-community-chicago-il-get-funded-and-grow/
CATEGORIES:Featured,LIFT,Networking Event,RPO WBDC Midwest
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SUMMARY:WBEC South Power Hour
DESCRIPTION:Elevate your week with WBEC South’s dynamic event series\, Power Hours! Every Tuesday immerse yourself in an engaging and interactive hour of enlightenment featuring industry experts from diverse fields. Each week promises a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge!
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-south-power-hour/2025-09-09/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:WBEC East | Doing Business with Allegheny County
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative webinar to learn about Allegheny County’s supplier sourcing and procurement initiatives.
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-east-doing-business-with-allegheny-county/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Networking Event,RPO WBEC East
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SUMMARY:WOC All Communities
DESCRIPTION:More details coming soon!
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/woc-all-communities-5/
CATEGORIES:WOC-All Communities
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