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2026 East Central Illinois Lender Forum
This event is for local lenders at financial institutions only. If you are a business interested in learning more, please join us for the Workshop: Navigating Lending Resources on April 24 from 1:30-3:30 PM.
Together with the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, we invite you to attend our 2026 East Central Illinois Lender Forum.
Attend this no-cost event, open to all area lenders, to refresh your knowledge and gain insights on available programs & resources.
Attendees will hear from:
- Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC
- Nick Kern — Loan Officer, Growth Corp
- Sara Vanhala — President, Growth Corp
- Aida Richardson — Chief Revenue Officer, Justine PETERSEN
- Robert Owens — Business Development Specialist, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
- Madeleine Wolske — East Central Senior Region Manager, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Red Team
Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
Time: 9:30 — 11:30 AM
Location: Champaign Public Library – Robeson Pavilion Room C (200 W. Green Street, Champaign, IL 61820)
RSVP: Free to attend; register below to secure a seat. All materials will be provided.
Hosted by: Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, Champaign County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC), and Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC (SBDC).