CHICAGO, IL, April 25, 2013 (Press-News.org) Among workshops/events offered in May 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:
Tuesday, May 7, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
"Webinar: Navigating How-to's for Online PR"
Description: In today's digital age, online public relations should be part of any online marketing strategy. Learn the key differences between traditional and new media and what those differences mean for your PR efforts during this Women's Business Development Center (WBDC) webinar. This webinar will cover: elements of a foolproof pitch for bloggers and reporters; using Twitter to engage reporters; surefire tactics to getting your special events publicized and using Google, LinkedIn and Twitter to identify reporters and influencers in your field.
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Registration: http://bit.ly/11B6N2j
Wednesday, May 15, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
"Connection Points: Networking with Financial & Legal Professionals"
Description: The Women's Business Development Center's Connection Points is a business networking event for women business owners in professional service industries including attorneys, accountants, mediators and financial advisors. This event is designed to provide relevant business information and create opportunities for networking and referrals among professional women in these industries.
Location: McDonald Hopkins, 300 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2100, Chicago, IL
Cost: $20.00 in advance, $30.00 at the door
Registration: http://bit.ly/13WJJAu
Thursday, May 30, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
"Wisdom, Wine and Cheese: 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 the 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!
Location: Women's Business Development Center, 8 S. Michigan Ave., 4th Floor, Chicago, IL
Cost: $10.00 in advance, $20.00 at the door
Registration: http://bit.ly/10bu8Vk
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.
Women's Business Development Center May Programs Support, Accelerate Women's Business Ownership
Center provides a continuum of business development services to prospective and established women entrepreneurs including counseling, training, financial, certification and procurement assistance.
2013-04-25
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