Awesome program! Exactly what I needed to take my business where I know it can go! They helped me to get better organized and to focus more on whats necessary to reach the business goals I had in mind. The subject matter experts gave excellent insight and direction on how to access tools to execute real change in your business plan. Angela and Lindsay were superb as facillitators in the summer cohort as they helped us to navigate through the cirriculum with ease. THANK YOU WBDC!!!

Ms. Gabriella B has been a great help, assisting & directing me to the right people/advisor to talk to and shes always happy to assist me no matter how many times I call and very professional too. My first meeting with Ms. Blanca B was so awesome, she gave me the advise and counsel that I really need to be on the right success path. No gimmick with her! Thank you (both) ladies!

The WBDC and its ScaleUp program are phenomenal resources for entrepreneurs of all kinds - not just women-owned businesses! Whether its help formulating a business plan, understanding marketing strategies, getting a handle around financial statements, defining what actually happens in day to day operations, seeking certifications or assistance in contracting opportunities, or just plain networking and business connections and advisement, WBDC knocks it out of the park. Huge thanks to Angela Stewart and Lindsay Mueller for being rockstar facilitators and leaders of the ScaleUp Spring 2020 hybrid in-person/virtual corhort!

The WBDC has been an integral component of my small business development. Ive met with Abby and Maura already, and theyve provided me with invaluable advice and tips already. I will be participating in the business plan course starting in October, and the resources Ive received already has been tremendously helpful!

The Scale Up Program is a Great Great Great Program for those seeking to grow their business! Highly recommend it

Want to grow your established business?Access resources that will help build your business capacity. Or, are you a startup or new business owner? Make your dreams of becoming an entrepreneur a reality. The Womens Business Development Center is a vital resource for businesses in all phases of growth, from launching through succession planning.

I had an excellent experience with the Women’s Business Development Center. This organization offers programming, education, and resources for any stages of business development. I’m a successful business owner with 15 plus years experience in my industry. As an international professional, a scholar, and business owner, I can say I was extremely impressed and satisfied with the level of professionalism, knowledge, and compassion shown by the teachers and leaders in this organization. My experiences with Angela, S., Makeba B., Emilia D., Lindsay M., Abigail, S. & Cynthia J. at WBDC have been extraordinary. This organization has my highest recommendation .Note: In my experience often organizations that assist minority communities and underserved populations are often times in shambles, disorganized, and ran from a deficit model. That is NOT the case with the Women’s Business Development Center. The information is high quality and high value. In all encounters I observed that the staff treat the business clients/community consumers as well as their fellow colleagues with respect and consideration. WBDC is one of Chicago’s greatest hidden gems!

Best organization ever. Is helping me so much with my business

They help only businesses that are already running, with good credit and have a business plan showing an amazing profit. Otherwise, you dont have a chance.Advice for start-up companies: do not waste your time here.They are totally unprofessional.

I completed the Belmont/Cragin ScaleUp Cohort with the WBDC on Tuesday. 06/18/19 and it was one of the best business decisions I have ever made. This course enable me to look at my business in areas that I had not considered and some that I was totally unaware of. During this course I was able to make small tweaks that increased my businesses visibility. I truly appreciate each guest speaker and our cohort advisor/mentor Angela Stewart, her assistance with certain things has proven invaluable. I recommend anyone with a business to contact the WBDC and see how they can become a resource for their business and what classes they might benefit from taking.

WBDC has been extremely helpful in growing my business.

Awesome team ! I just completed an 8 week Scale Up Class at the Englewood Branch. I learned the fundamentals that are necessary to Successfully Launch My Real Estate Business. I would highly recommend the WBDC to any aspiring Entrepreneurs.Now its time to Implement what I have learned and become the Successful Real Estate Managing Broker that God would have me to be. This will become my Motto.WITH FAITH I CAN OVERCOME ANY FEAR ! Author Unknown.

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If you want your business to succeed, this place and its people can help you.

In business or starting one, schedule an appointment for marketing, financial, operations, etc. Veterans are encouraged to stop in for assistance too.

A signature resource for females growing & scaling their ventures!

Helpful team, good ambiance, positive energy.

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Wonderful staff!!!

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