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, Busey Bank Conference Room (222)
The Library is committed to making events accessible for all. To request an accommodation, please complete this form, or contact us by email at librarian@champaign.org, by phone at 217/403-2000, or through chat. Learn more about accessibility at the library.