The Master Class Workshops Series is a comprehensive and transformative program designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with essential knowledge and practical skills to successfully navigate the world of business. This series covers key areas such as business planning, market analysis, financial management, and strategic decision-making. Participants engage in interactive sessions that provide hands-on experience, personalized guidance, and valuable insights from industry experts. By the end of the series, attendees will have a solid foundation and actionable plans to launch, manage, and grow their business ventures confidently.

Master Class Workshops and Building Wealth Workshops are designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools necessary to achieve financial independence and security. These workshops cover a range of topics, including budgeting, debt management, investing, and long-term financial planning. Participants learn to develop healthy financial habits, set realistic goals, and make informed decisions that align with their personal values and aspirations. By fostering financial literacy, these programs aim to bridge the wealth gap and promote economic mobility for individuals and communities.

 

Financial literacy is the foundation of these workshops, equipping attendees with the skills to manage their finances effectively. Through interactive sessions and expert guidance, participants gain a deeper understanding of financial concepts and how to apply them in real-life scenarios. Whether you’re looking to eliminate debt, build savings, or plan for retirement, these workshops provide the resources and support needed to take control of your financial future.

 

NEW! The Pulse Workshop Series is a dynamic leadership and strategic development experience led by Entrepreneurs Academy’s President & CEO.

Designed for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, professionals, and emerging change-makers, The Pulse focuses on strengthening internal leadership capacity, sharpening vision, and moving ideas to measurable impact. This is not a motivational talk.  This is structured, practical leadership development rooted in real-world experience.

BUSINESS FOUNDATION BOOTCAMP (COURSE I)

 September 10 – October 15, 2026 (Thursdays)
:00 PM – 7:30 PM (CDT)
  September 10, 2026, 6:00 PM (CDT)

Many people begin with a business idea and assume that the next step is to build it. Others want to start a business but do not know what kind.

This course teaches a different way to develop an idea—by learning what the market wants, questioning your assumptions, and making changes before investing too much time or money.

You’ll learn how to:

  • begin from an idea, a problem, or an interest in starting a business;
  • learn from potential customers;
  • identify patterns, problems, and possible opportunities;
  • develop more than one possible idea;
  • test important assumptions;
  • revise your direction based on what you learn.

By the end of the course, you should better understand how to develop and examine a business idea and what you need to learn next.

BUSINESS FOUNDATION BOOTCAMP (COURSE 2)

 October 29 –  December 10, 2026 (Thursdays)
:00 PM – 7:30 PM (CDT)
  October 29, 2026, 6:00 PM (CDT)

 
A business idea explains what you may want to offer. A business model explains how the entire business could work.

In this course, you will design and revise different versions of your business using the Business Model Canvas. You’ll learn how to:

  • connect what customers want with what the business will offer;
  • determine how customers will find, buy, and continue using it;
  • explore how the business could earn revenue;
  • identify the main activity the business must do well;
  • determine which resources, suppliers, and partners are most important;
  • compare different versions and simplify the model.

By the end of the course, you should better understand how the parts of a business work together and how to continue improving the model.

The CWI Wealth Building Lab (Now Accepting Registristrations)

September 24, 2026 (6 weeks  – 1 day a week)
:00 PM – 7:00 PM (CDT)
  AUGUST 26, 6:00 PM (CDT)

Location:  TBA
 $279 non scholarship.  For IL Veterans/Justice-Impacted and IL r3 residents qualify for a full scholarship.

Are you ready to take control of your financial future:  The CWI Building Lab is an interactive, results-driven program designed to help participants develop practical strategies for building wealth, reducing debt, increasing savings, and creating long-term financial stability.  Through guided instruction, accountability, and personalized planning, participants will gain the tools needed to strengthen their financial foundation and achieve their goals.

ChatGPT Basics: Getting Started with Confidence (Dr. Stinson)


 (CDT)
  October 10, 2026 – 9:00 am (CDT)

Location:  MS TEAMS (virtual)
 Free

*Note:  Click on the registration button and it will take you to a checkout to receive all Business Master Class workshops series

Master Class Workshop: Bringing Social Into Entrepreneurship

06/3/2025
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (CST)
 Open – 30 places remaining
06/3/2025 6:00 PM (CST)
 No Fee

Master Class Workshop: Effectuation - How to Think Like an Expert Entrepreneur

06/17/2025
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (CST)
 Open – 30 places remaining
06/17/2025 6:00 PM (CST)
 No Fee

Master Class Workshop: Effectuation - Fall in Love with a Customer Problem Instead of a Business Idea

06/30/2025
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (CST)
 Open – 30 places remaining
06/30/2025 6:00 PM (CST)
 No Fee

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