Illinois SBDC at Waubonsee Community College

05/10/2026

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REGISTER TODAY: How To Do Business With The City Of Aurora! 💼

Hosted by the City's Purchasing Division, this popular workshop invites business owners who are looking to expand their reach into government contracting.

Attendees will receive an overview of the City's procurement and bidding process, how to become a registered vendor with the City, plus learn about available business resources! 💵

Secure your spot today at www.aurora.il.us/DoingBusiness. Spaces are limited! 📲

📆 Thursday, May 21
⏰ 3 P.M.
📍 44 E. Downer Place, 2nd Floor Council Chambers

05/06/2026

Last week, we proudly celebrated the graduation of four incredible cohorts from our entrepreneurship programs at the Illinois SBDC at Waubonsee Community College.
Congratulations to the graduates of:
✨ New Venture Academy 🎓12
✨ Academia Emprende 🎓26
✨ Business Growth Academy 🎓15
✨ Academia de Negocios 🎓26

We are deeply grateful to our outstanding instructors Patricia Hernandez Loreto Arzola - State Farm Agent Maria Malayter and Steven Webber, whose guidance and dedication made this journey possible. A special thank you as well to all the guest experts who generously shared their knowledge and supported the growth of our participants.

Programs like these are possible thanks to the no-cost resources provided by the at , allowing us to continue empowering entrepreneurs and strengthening our business community.
If you have an idea, a vision, or a business you’re ready to grow, we invite you to take the next step with us.
👉 Learn more, register, or share this opportunity:
https://shorturl.at/ImT44

05/03/2026

🎓✨ ¡Felicidades a los graduados de la Academia de Negocios Primavera 2026! ✨🎓
Su esfuerzo y compromiso son el inicio de grandes logros. 🚀
¿Listo para el siguiente paso? Regístrate en nuestro programa de otoño.

🎓✨ Congratulations to the Spring 2026 Business Academy graduates! ✨🎓
Your hard work is just the beginning of great things ahead. 🚀

Ready for the next step? Register for our fall program.



https://www.waubonsee.edu/community-offerings/illinois-small-business-development-center/el-centro-de-desarrollo-de-pequenos-negocios-de-illinois-en-waubonsee/academia-de-negocios

03/17/2026

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12/12/2025

What a wonderful way to close the year! We were proud to host our first SBDC Holiday Breakfast, bringing together alumni from the Business Growth Academy and Academia de Negocios for a morning filled with connection, celebration, and inspiration.

The event featured a warm welcome and light breakfast, a look back at our 2025 SBDC highlights, and meaningful conversations among business owners, graduates, community partners, and emerging leaders. It was especially rewarding to reconnect our alumni community and celebrate the progress, resilience, and growth of the entrepreneurs we serve.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event such a success. We look forward to continuing to support, celebrate, and grow together in the year ahead!

11/21/2025

✨🎓Congratulations, 2025 Fall Cohorts Graduates! ✨🎓

We're thrilled to celebrate the incredible small business owners who just completed our 10-week Business Growth Academy and Academia de Negocios programs!
Through dedication, perseverance, and a growth mindset, these entrepreneurs committed to leveling up their businesses — and they did it! 🙌

Cheers to BGA and Academia de Negocios Graduates 2025

We're proud to be part of your journey and can't wait to see how you continue to thrive. 💼🚀
Special Thanks to Instructors:
Loreto Arzola - State Farm Agent
Sommese

Let’s continue building strong businesses and stronger communities.

If you are interested in taking one of our upcoming cohorts visit us and join the waitlist today
Business Growth Academy:
https://www.waubonsee.edu/.../ill.../business-growth-academy

Academia de Negocios:
https://www.waubonsee.edu/community-offerings/illinois-small-business-development-center/el-centro-de-desarrollo-de-pequenos-negocios-de-illinois-en-waubonsee/academia-de-negocios

08/20/2025

¡Llamando a todos los dueños de pequeños negocios y emprendedores!💡

Acompáñenos en la Feria de Recursos para Pequeñas Empresas de la Ciudad de Aurora el Miércoles, 27 de agosto de 2025 en Waubonsee Community College (18 S. River St.).

Programa:
12:00–1:00 PM | Hora de Poder: Consultorios Jurídicos y Financieros
1:00–3:30 PM | Feria de Recursos

Conozca a organizaciones sin fines de lucro, agencias de apoyo empresarial, socios municipales y proveedores B2B listos para ayudarle a iniciar, hacer crecer o expandir su negocio.

✅ ¡Evento gratuito y abierto al pubico! Regístrese escaneando el código QR en el volante.

08/20/2025

Calling all small business owners and entrepreneurs! 💡

Join us for the City of Aurora Small Business Resource Fair on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Waubonsee Community College (18 S. River St.).

Schedule:
12:00–1:00 PM | Power Hour: Legal & Financial Clinics
1:00–3:30 PM | Resource Fair

Meet nonprofits, business support agencies, municipal partners, and B2B vendors ready to help you start, grow, or scale your business.

✅ Free to attend | Open to all | Register today by scanning the QR code on the flyer!

08/11/2025

🌟 Historias de Éxito: Las Tapatias Family Kitchen

En mayo de 2025, Celia dio un gran paso hacia su sueño emprendedor al abrir Las Tapatías Family Kitchen, un restaurante familiar que comparte con su comunidad los sabores auténticos de Guadalajara, Jalisco MX🇲🇽🍽️

En su menú encontrará especialidades como carne en su jugo, birria, tortas ahogadas y margaritas artesanales elaboradas con frutas naturales y tequila de alta calidad. 🍹🌮

Celia trabajó junto a Noelia Ruiz, directora del Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeños Negocios de Illinois en Waubonsee, y participó en la Academia Emprende, lo que le brindó la confianza y el apoyo necesario para superar los retos iniciales y abrir oficialmente su restaurante.

Gracias a su dedicación y al acompañamiento del SBDC, Las Tapatías ya cuenta con una excelente aceptación en la comunidad, y Celia sigue soñando en grande. ✨

📍 Visite Las Tapatías Family Kitchen y disfrute de los sabores tradicionales de Guadalajara
1310 n 7th st, Rochelle, IL, United States
ℹ️ Lea más aquí :

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Small-Business-Spotlight--Las-Tapatias-Family-Kitchen.html?soid=1101336376383&aid=g3nGOLlfEbg

➡️ Conéctese con nosotros: waubonsee.edu/SBDCo