Business Resources & Incentives

One Big Beautiful Bill: Impact on Manufacturers

Tags: Business Climate, business taxes, manufacturing, MFG Pro Series
MFG Pro Series Webinar
Posted: November 6, 2025

An MFG Pro Series Webinar

In this webinar, you’ll learn about the immediate and long-term impacts on the manufacturing sector; opportunities for funding, innovation, and workforce development; compliance requirements, risk mitigation strategies, and how to position your business for growth under the new legislation.

Presenter:

To request a copy of this presentation, please contact Choose DuPage. 

ABOUT THE MFG PRO SERIES

Hosted by Choose DuPage, the MFG Pro Series offers free webinars where Chicagoland manufacturers can hear from experts, ask questions, and hone their understanding of key issues.

Webinar

Workplace Conservation: Creating Eco-Friendly Landscape

Tags: Conservation, Sustainability, Sustainable DuPage
Sustainable DuPage Webinar
Posted: August 13, 2025

A Sustainable DuPage Webinar

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to incorporate eco-friendly practices into your business’ green space. Hosted by Jim Kleinwachter, program director at The Conversation Foundation, this seminar explores how you can reduce maintenance costs, improve employee wellness, enhance your site’s visual appeal, and demonstrate your company’s commitment to environmental stewardship.

Presenter:

  • Jim Kleinwachter, Program Director, The Conservation Foundation

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To request a copy of this presentation, please contact Choose DuPage.

About the Sustainable DuPage Program Series

Choose DuPage and the DuPage County Environmental Division have partnered to host a series of sustainability-focused events. Made for businesses and communities in the DuPage region, the series covers topics at the intersection of business, life and sustainability.

Learn More About Sustainable DuPage
Webinar

Funding Your Future: Financing for Small Businesses

Tags: Business Resources, Connect DuPage
Connect DuPage New
Posted: August 12, 2025

A CONNECT DUPAGE WEBINAR

This webinar is an in-depth discussion on available bank financing options, including SBA options. Get expert advice, uncover insider tips, and learn how you can grow and expand your business.

Presenters: 

  • Tom Huffman, President, Wintrust SBA Lending
  • Beata Gesicki, Senior Vice President/Team Lead, Wintrust SBA Lending

To request a copy of this presentation, contact Choose DuPage.

About Connect DuPage

Created by Choose DuPage, Connect DuPage is an initiative designed to build meaningful collaboration among a diverse range of DuPage County businesses. By sparking new connections, promoting diversity and offering valuable data and insights, we aim to strengthen the regional supply chain and help all DuPage businesses achieve their goals.

Ready to connect? Visit our website page for valuable resources, events and other opportunities.

Business Resources & Incentives

AI IN MANUFACTURING: Beyond the Hype

Tags: AI, manufacturing, MFG Pro Series
MFG Pro Series Webinar
Posted: July 10, 2025

An MFG Pro Series Webinar

In this webinar, you’ll learn how leading manufacturers are adopting AI. We go beyond the hype to explore best practices, outline common case studies, and unlock real value.

Presenter:

  • Tom Lin, Senior VP of Consulting and Manufacturing | Wavicle Data Solutions

To request a copy of this presentation, please contact Choose DuPage. 

ABOUT THE MFG PRO SERIES

Hosted by Choose DuPage, the MFG Pro Series offers free webinars where Chicagoland manufacturers can hear from experts, ask questions, and hone their understanding of key issues.

Webinar

Going Green: How to Build Your Business’ Sustainability Plan

Tags: Sustainable DuPage
Sustainable DuPage Webinar
Posted: June 26, 2025

A Sustainable DuPage Webinar

In this webinar, experts from SEDAC (now known as EnergySense Resilience Center or EnergySense) explain how to use their new resource, Going Green: A Comprehensive Guide to Creating a Business Sustainability Plan. This step-by-step guide provides a framework for your business to reduce costs, enhance efficiency, and engage employees in your sustainability efforts.

Presenters:

  • Cassie Carroll, Marketing & Communications Director, EnergySense (formerly SEDAC)
  • Robert Schlorff, Energy Engineer, EnergySense (formerly SEDAC)

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To request a copy of this presentation, please contact Choose DuPage.

About the Sustainable DuPage Program Series

Choose DuPage and the DuPage County Environmental Division have partnered to host a series of sustainability-focused events. Made for businesses and communities in the DuPage region, the series covers topics at the intersection of business, life and sustainability.

Learn More About Sustainable DuPage
Webinar

Sales Success: Optimizing Your Pipeline for Maximum Impact

Tags: Business Resources, Connect DuPage
Connect DuPage Webinar
Posted: May 22, 2025

A CONNECT DUPAGE WEBINAR

In this webinar, Jennifer Weggeman, M.A. (SBDC Program Coordinator) and David Lezondra (SBDC Program Manager) will guide you through the key differences between a pipeline and a funnel, strategies to streamline your sales cycle, and how to tailor your approach for B2B vs. B2C. Whether you’re looking to boost conversions or simply refine your sales process, this session is packed with actionable insights.

Presenters: 

  • Jennifer Weggeman, M.A., SBDC Program Coordinator
  • David Lezondra, SBDC Program Manager

To request a copy of this presentation, contact Choose DuPage.

About Connect DuPage

Created by Choose DuPage, Connect DuPage is an initiative designed to build meaningful collaboration among a diverse range of DuPage County businesses. By sparking new connections, promoting diversity and offering valuable data and insights, we aim to strengthen the regional supply chain and help all DuPage businesses achieve their goals.

Ready to connect? Visit our website page for valuable resources, events and other opportunities.

Business Resources & Incentives

Manufacturing in a Changing World

Tags: Business Resources, manufacturing, MFG Pro Series
MFG Pro Series Webinar
Posted: May 16, 2025

An MFG Pro Series Webinar

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to stay competitive in the face of new technologies, globalization, and shifts in consumer demand.

Presenter:

  • Doug Pennington, Regional Manager | IMEC

To request a copy of this presentation, please contact Choose DuPage. 

ABOUT THE MFG PRO SERIES

Hosted by Choose DuPage, the MFG Pro Series offers free webinars where Chicagoland manufacturers can hear from experts, ask questions, and hone their understanding of key issues.

Business Resources & Incentives

How to do Business with the College of DuPage

Tags: Business Resources, College of DuPage, Connect DuPage
Connect DuPage New
Posted: April 24, 2025

A Connect DuPage Webinar

Learn the What and How of Doing Business with College of DuPage. Join other local business owners for a webinar and learn how to do business with the College of DuPage. Attendees will hear from College of DuPage’s procurement services and gain an understanding of their purchasing process.

For a copy of the presentation, please submit a request to info@choosedupage.com.

About Connect DuPage

Created by Choose DuPage, Connect DuPage is an initiative designed to build meaningful collaboration among a diverse range of DuPage County businesses. By sparking new connections, promoting diversity and offering valuable data and insights, we aim to strengthen the regional supply chain and help all DuPage businesses achieve their goals.

Ready to connect? Visit our website page for valuable resources, events and other opportunities.

Business Resources & Incentives

The Incumbent Worker Training Grant: What It Is & How to Get It

Tags: Business Resources, MFG Pro Series, workforce, workNet DuPage
MFG Pro Series Webinar
Posted: April 24, 2025

An MFG Pro Series Webinar

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to get up to $25,000 for employee training—plus access other workNet resources for DuPage County businesses.

Presenters:

  • Ron Schlager, Business Services Manager | workNet DuPage
  • Griffin Leininger, Lead Business Services | workNet DuPage

To request a copy of this presentation, please contact Choose DuPage. 

ABOUT THE MFG PRO SERIES

Hosted by Choose DuPage, the MFG Pro Series offers free webinars where Chicagoland manufacturers can hear from experts, ask questions, and hone their understanding of key issues.

Business Resources & Incentives

Charge Up: Preparing Businesses for an Electric World

Tags: Business Resources, ComEd, electric vehicles, ev, Sustainable DuPage
Sustainable DuPage Webinar
Posted: March 21, 2025

A Sustainable DuPage Webinar

This webinar is all about electric vehicles! Learn about evaluating your needs, fleet assessments, and the tools available for business owners considering a move to electric. 

Presenters:

  • Violeta Ryman, Senior Program Manager, ComEd
  • Rahul Chatterjea, Senior Energy Engineer, ComEd

 

To request a copy of this presentation, please contact Choose DuPage.

About the Sustainable DuPage Program Series

Choose DuPage and the DuPage County Environmental Division have partnered to host a series of sustainability-focused events. Made for businesses and communities in the DuPage region, the series covers topics at the intersection of business, life and sustainability.

Learn More About Sustainable DuPage