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Upcoming OE3 Events & Webinars

All events and webinars are open to everyone but intentionally target specific OE3 communities. Feel free to contact us at CEO.OE3@illinois.gov if we don't answer your questions during our webinars or contact the Business Information Center Helpline at 1-800-252-2923. Spanish speaking assistance is available. 

Online with OE3

Online with OE3 - Overview of Financial Resources for Small Businesses
Wednesday | October 1, 2025 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Virtual

Access to financial capital, such as grants and loans, is crucial for business growth. Join OE3's Business Development Managers for an online conversation and get the latest updates on financial resources, federal, state, and local government programs, as well as other opportunities. You can ask us anything about your business in English or Spanish. Don't miss out!

Other Events

Ready to Start, Grow, or Export Your Business?
Wednesday | October 8, 2025 | 9:30 – 11:00 am | in person
535 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Whether you’re looking to start, expand, or export, discover the tools and support available to help you succeed.  Join us to learn about valuable resources to fuel your business growth. Diana Alfaro of OE3 will present at this event.

USPAACC Midwest Region: Small Business Collaboration
Thursday | October 16th, 2025 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | in-person
Mercantile Exchange Center. 10 S Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60606

Join us for the United States Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC) Midwest Region's Small Business Collaboration — a dynamic gathering designed to empower small to medium-sized businesses through access to opportunity,  resources, and strategic relationships. Powered by Wells Fargo and hosted at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Center in Chicago, this summit brings together Fortune 500 corporations, resource providers, and entrepreneurs for an afternoon of meaningful networking, practical insights, and business development. Michelle Lura White of OE3 will be a speaker at this event.

Impulsa tu Empresa: Conocimiento y Conexión
Saturday | October 18, 2025 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | in-person
Poder HQ 3357 W 55th St. Chicago, IL 60632

¡Acompáñanos! An inspiring morning designed for bilingual small business owners to connect, learn, and succeed. Diana Alfaro of OE3 will present at this event.