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Center for Entrepreneurship Diversity and Education
Here to Ignite Your Ideas and Fuel Your Success.
Center for Entrepreneurship Diversity and Education
The Center for Entrepreneurship Diversity and Education (CEDE) is your one-stop shop for small business success, offering everything entrepreneurs need in one place. Whether you're a minority-owned business, woman-owned business, or a first-time founder, CEDE connects you to essential tools, funding options, educational workshops, and upcoming events to help you grow with confidence.
From practical resources to community support, this platform guides you through every stage of launching and scaling your venture. Providing entrepreneurs with a comprehensive suite of resources and support to help turn visions into successful businesses.
Brought to you by the Brennan School of Business at Dominican University.
Typical Small Business Needs
BUSINESS PLAN
59% of small business owners do not have a business plan.
STRATEGIC PLAN
67% of small business owners do not have a strategic plan.
MARKETING PLAN
45% of small business owners do not have a marketing plan.
FINANCIAL PLAN
40% of small business owners do not have a financial plan.
*Based on data from the 2024 Small Business Community Survey*
Upcoming Events
Intro to QuickbooksTue, Jan 13Virtual Event
The SBA…Your Partner in Small Business Success!Wed, Jan 14Virtual Event
Tax Planning Strategies for your BusinessThu, Jan 15Melrose Park
Business ManagementThu, Jan 15Virtual Event
Creating a Marketing and Content Calendar for the Upcoming YearWed, Jan 21Virtual Event
Own Your Ambition, Own Your Money Story: New-Year Reset for EntrepreneursThu, Jan 22Virtual Event
Business After Business at the Metropolitan Club of ChicagoWed, Jan 28Chicago
Cost OptimizationTue, Feb 03Virtual Event
Financials 101Tue, Feb 03Virtual Event
Starting Your Small BusinessWed, Feb 11Virtual Event
Small Business Financial Management- Budgeting and ForecastingTue, Feb 17Virtual Event
Chicago Small Business Expo 2026Wed, Jun 10Chicago
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