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 have the opportunity to ask questions.
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.
Start + Grow Your Business Series:
- Nov 7, Building Endowments 201, 1 pm
- Nov 8, VIRTUAL: Website Design Basics, 10 am
- Nov 9, SBDC Workshop | Starting Your Business in Illinois, 10 am
- Nov 9, Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Office Hours, 12-3 pm
- Nov 14, Financials for Entrepreneurs, 7:00 pm
- Nov 30, VIRTUAL: Google Profile & Analytics 4.0 Updates, 2 pm
Starting or growing your business? Champaign.org/launch
Main Library, Robeson Pavilion Room C
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