SBDC Workshop: Starting Your Business in Illinois

Presented by Madeleine Wolske – Director, Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC

Thinking about starting a business in Illinois? This workshop helps aspiring entrepreneurs understand the opportunities and requirements for starting their business. You’ll be taken step-by-step through a variety of topics and will have the chance to ask questions throughout.

Topics covered:
• Introduction to the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC
• Feasibility Checklist
• Creating a Lean Business Plan
• Identifying Your Customers
• Sources of Funding, including Financing and Grant Options
• Business Formation and Registration

Registration:  Free to attend; registration required to secure a spot. Materials will be provided. RSVP via email to info@cusbdc.org with your name, phone number, and the number of people who will be attending the session.

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Start + Grow Your Business Series:

• Jan 8,  VIRTUAL: How to Develop a Marketing Strategy for eCommerce, 1 pm
• Jan 11,  VIRTUAL: Advertising with Google Ads, 10 am
• Jan 11,  Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Winter Office Hours, 12-3 pm
• Jan 18,  IRA and Retirement for Self-Employed and Business Owners, 6 pm
• Jan 22,  VIRTUAL: Auditing Your Digital Existence, 1 pm
• Jan 23,  Start & Grow Your Business, 5:30 pm
• Jan 25,  VIRTUAL: Unlocking Facebook & Instagram Ads, 1 pm
• Jan 30,  Nonprofit Fundraising 101, 1 pm
• Jan 30,  Social Media Basics for Businesses, 7 pm
  
  
• Feb 5, VIRTUAL: The Do's and Don’ts of Building an Online Store, 1 pm
• Feb 6, VIRTUAL: Email Marketing Essentials, 10 am
• Feb 8, Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Winter Office Hours, 12-3 pm
• Feb 15, SBDC Workshop: Starting Your Business in Illinois, 9 am
• Feb 19, VIRTUAL: Using Email Marketing to Promote Your Online Store, 1 pm
• Feb 27, VIRTUAL: How to Respond to Online Reviews, 1 pm
• Feb 27, Tax Basics for Business, 7 pm

Starting or growing your business? Champaign.org/launch

Adults | Business

Main Library, Robeson Pavilion Room C

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