# Event Details - **Event Name**: EWC Small Business Academy 4-week Beginner Business Cohort - 2nd wk - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Launch your business with our FREE 4-week Small Business Academy! Learn, connect, and build your path to entrepreneurship.About this Event? Turn Your Business Idea Into Reality!The EWC Community Marketplace Small Business Academy is a FREE four-week entrepreneurship program designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage business owners launch and grow successful businesses.Through this hands-on Academy, you'll learn how to:Develop your business ideaRegister and structure your businessManage business financesBuild business creditAccess funding opportunitiesMarket your businessCreate a personalized 90-day action planYou'll also connect with local business professionals, financial institutions, and community resources committed to helping entrepreneurs succeed.Presented through a partnership between Everlasting Word Church, Donelson Financial Solutions, and Small Business Collective.Perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs, side hustlers, and new business owners.Agenda?: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PMWeek 2 — Aug 12th Building Your Business FoundationHost: Geovanna SanchezInfo: Move your business idea toward becoming a properly structured operation. During Week 2 of the EWC Community Marketplace Small Business Academy, participants will learn the essential steps for establishing a business legally and professionally. Topics include: Choosing a business structure, including sole proprietorship or LLC Registering a business name in Illinois Obtaining an EIN Understanding licenses, permits, and insurance Separating personal and business finances Establishing basic recordkeeping practices Creating a professional business email and operational system Participants will leave with a business registration and compliance checklist, EIN instructions, and a practical plan for establishing their business. No previous business experience is required. Bring your business idea and questions! Date: August 12 Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m. Location: Everlasting Word Church, 22 N. Highland Avenue, Aurora, IL 60506 Cost: Free Presented in partnership with BMO and the Small Business.?: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PMWelcome & Introduction Host: Jerria Donelson -Riley Info: An overview of Donelson Financial Solutions, our mission, the Pathways to Entrepreneurship™ initiative, and how the EWC Community Marketplace Small Business Academy supports aspiring entrepreneurs on their journey from business idea to business success. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/aurora/ewc-small-business-academy-4-week-beginner-business-cohort-2nd-wk/100001997044404573 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Aurora - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Everlasting Word Church - **lat**: 41.7623093 - **long**: -88.3298447 - **full address**: Everlasting Word Church, 22 North Highland Avenue, Aurora, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: EWC Small Business Academy 4-week Beginner Business Cohort - 2nd wk - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b9d5f7d957c6cf655300ad12dda750ae03d0eecf1e920c03f6db35bbeb25df38-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1786047348 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is EWC Small Business Academy 4-week Beginner Business Cohort - 2nd wk being held? - **A:** EWC Small Business Academy 4-week Beginner Business Cohort - 2nd wk takes place on Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Everlasting Word Church, 22 North Highland Avenue, Aurora, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing EWC Small Business Academy 4-week Beginner Business Cohort - 2nd wk? - **A:** EWC Small Business Academy 4-week Beginner Business Cohort - 2nd wk is organized by Everlasting Word Church. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** EWC Small Business Academy 4-week Beginner Business Cohort - 2nd wk is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Aurora, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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