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SUMMARY:Webinar: Legal Business Entity Formation 101 - Choosing the Right Structure for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:This webinar qualifies for reimbursement as part of the City of Champaign New Business Grant Program. If you are an awardee of the program and attend this session\, you will receive a certificate to include in your reimbursement forms to the City. \nPresented by Alan Singleton\, President – Singleton Law Firm \nThinking about starting a business or re-evaluating your current structure? Join us and local attorney\, Alan Singleton\, for a webinar to learn the fundamentals of legal business entity selection and formation. This session will explore the pros and cons of various structures\, including sole proprietorships\, partnerships\, LLCs\, S corporations and C corporations.  Social purpose organizations and not for profits will also receive mention. Discover how the right entity can impact your taxes\, liability\, and growth potential\, and gain the knowledge you need to make informed decisions for your business’s success. This session is for entrepreneurs and small business owners at any stage. \nDate: Tuesday\, February 25\, 2025\nTime: 2-3 PM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5Fs9eTbtSTuFqQTEgrJH-A\n*After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nPLEASE NOTE: this webinar will be recorded and may be shared publicly. By registering for this webinar\, you understand that your questions or comments shared during the webinar will be recorded and shared in a public domain. \nAlan is the President of Singleton Law Firm. He has more than 25 years of experience working with entrepreneurs to develop legal solutions for companies at all stages of development and build their international intellectual property portfolios. Clients appreciate Alan’s ability to see the big picture and give comprehensive advice with both legal and business considerations in mind. \nAlan’s practice is focused on corporate formation and transactions (including angel / venture capital investment rounds and mergers and acquisitions)\, intellectual property (technology licensing\, trademark\, and patent matters)\, and real estate
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/webinar-legal-business-entity-formation-101-choosing-the-right-structure-for-your-business/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:City of Champaign Grant Program Reimbursement,Singleton Law Firm
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SUMMARY:Workshop: The Power of AI for Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:This workshop qualifies for reimbursement as part of the City of Champaign New Business Grant Program. If you are an awardee of the program and attend this session\, you will receive a certificate to include in your reimbursement forms to the City. \nPresented by Scott Clanin – Director\, Clanin Creative \nExplore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing marketing strategies. In this workshop\, we’ll cover cutting-edge AI tools that can transform your approach—from automated copywriting and content creation to advanced design and campaign optimization. Learn how AI can enhance creativity\, increase efficiency\, and drive results for your business! \nDate: Thursday\, February 6\, 2025\nTime: 10-11 AM \nLocation: Champaign Public Library (Robeson Pavilion A/B) – 200 W. Green Street\, Champaign\, IL 61820 \nRegister below to secure a seat – no cost to attend. All materials will be provided. \nScott Clanin is the owner and director of Clanin Creative\, an independent design agency based in Champaign\, Illinois. With a deep passion for marketing and a sharp creative eye\, Scott leads projects that help businesses craft and communicate their unique stories. He is a strong advocate for the local community\, having served on the boards of Promise Healthcare\, 40 North\, the Champaign Center Partnership\, and more. As a certified Google professional\, Scott combines his expertise in digital strategy with a commitment to innovative design\, helping brands grow and thrive. \nClanin Creative is an independent design agency hailing from Champaign\, Illinois\, dedicated to transforming brands with standout design and compelling storytelling. Their unique approach blends strategic insight with creative skill\, delivering tailored solutions that elevate brands and connect with audiences. Learn more by visiting www.clanincreative.com \nThis session is sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC and presented in collaboration with Champaign County EDC\, Champaign Center Partnership\, Champaign Public Library\, Community Foundation of East Central Illinois\, EDC of Decatur & Macon County\, Experience Champaign-Urbana\, Mahomet Chamber of Commerce\, New American Welcome Center at University YMCA\, Parkland College Community Education\, and University of Illinois Research Park.
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/workshop-the-power-of-ai-for-your-small-business/
LOCATION:Champaign Public Library\, 200 W. Green Street\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
CATEGORIES:City of Champaign Grant Program Reimbursement,Clanin Creative
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Interview & Hire "Like a Boss"
DESCRIPTION:This webinar qualifies for reimbursement as part of the City of Champaign New Business Grant Program. If you are an awardee of the program and attend this session\, you will receive a certificate to include in your reimbursement forms to the City. \nPresented by Kelly Gust\, President and Chief Encourager – HR Full Circle \nIf only we had a crystal ball to help determine whether a job applicant will be a great new addition to your business\, or a terrible choice. In this workshop\, HR Full Circle will share insights for assessing the knowledge\, skills and abilities that will predict success when interviewing job applicants. We’ll help you ask better questions to assess critical job competencies\, as well as provide a few best practices for conducting interviews; don’t forget – the candidate is interviewing your organization\, and a bad experience will scare them away. We’ll also share questions that you should avoid when interviewing and share insights for how to present and negotiate a job offer. \nDate: Wednesday February 5\, 2025\nTime: 2-3 PM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K_3iJNtMSG6j7CJ0OJl0Qg\n*After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nPLEASE NOTE: this webinar will be recorded and may be shared publicly. By registering for this webinar\, you understand that your questions or comments shared during the webinar will be recorded and shared in a public domain. \nKelly Gust got her start in HR working at the bar her parents owned in Wisconsin. Why DID so many people like to drink cocktails and complain about their jobs? With a liberal arts degree from the University of Minnesota\, she was worried she’d ALSO end up bartending\, so she pursued her master’s from California State University\, then worked at great companies like Starwood Hotels and Hot Topic. Her 20-year career has been spent making work BETTER; better hiring\, onboarding\, leader development\, employee engagement and team building. Kelly now owns a business\, but instead of a bar it’s HR Full Circle\, where she helps organizations hire\, inspire and engage their teams to make work better. She also stays busy raising 2 teenage sons\, cooking healthy food that they refuse to eat as well as running\, gardening\, travel\, trying to improve her golf game and spending time at the lake. \nThis session is sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC and presented in collaboration with Champaign County EDC and University of Illinois Research Park.
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/webinar-interview-hire-like-a-boss/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:City of Champaign Grant Program Reimbursement,HR Full Circle
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Unlocking Facebook & Instagram Ads
DESCRIPTION:This webinar qualifies for reimbursement as part of the City of Champaign New Business Grant Program. If you are an awardee of the program and attend this session\, you will receive a certificate to include in your reimbursement forms to the City. \nPresented by Scott Clanin – Director\, Clanin Creative \nThis webinar is your guide to understanding the diverse range of ad types available on Facebook and Instagram. You’ll explore the inner workings of creating compelling campaigns\, targeting the right audience\, and maximizing your ROI. Whether you’re a beginner or seeking to refine your strategies\, this workshop equips you with the tools to harness the advertising potential of these incredible platforms. \nDate: Friday\, January 31\, 2025\nTime: 9:30-10:30 AM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bkN-w41wQDCJV7cr3b3bEg \n*After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nPLEASE NOTE: this webinar will be recorded and may be shared publicly. By registering for this webinar\, you understand that your questions or comments shared during the webinar will be recorded and shared in a public domain. \nScott Clanin is the owner and director of Clanin Creative\, an independent design agency based in Champaign\, Illinois. With a deep passion for marketing and a sharp creative eye\, Scott leads projects that help businesses craft and communicate their unique stories. He is a strong advocate for the local community\, having served on the boards of Promise Healthcare\, 40 North\, the Champaign Center Partnership\, and more. As a certified Google professional\, Scott combines his expertise in digital strategy with a commitment to innovative design\, helping brands grow and thrive. \nClanin Creative is an independent design agency hailing from Champaign\, Illinois\, dedicated to transforming brands with standout design and compelling storytelling. Their unique approach blends strategic insight with creative skill\, delivering tailored solutions that elevate brands and connect with audiences. Learn more by visiting www.clanincreative.com \nThis session is sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC and presented in collaboration with Champaign County EDC\, Champaign Center Partnership\, Champaign Public Library\, Community Foundation of East Central Illinois\, EDC of Decatur & Macon County\, Experience Champaign-Urbana\, Mahomet Chamber of Commerce\, New American Welcome Center at University YMCA\, Parkland College Community Education\, and University of Illinois Research Park.
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/webinar-unlocking-facebook-instagram-ads-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:City of Champaign Grant Program Reimbursement,Clanin Creative
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Small Business HR Essentials
DESCRIPTION:This webinar qualifies for reimbursement as part of the City of Champaign New Business Grant Program. If you are an awardee of the program and attend this session\, you will receive a certificate to include in your reimbursement forms to the City. \nPresented by Kelly Gust\, President and Chief Encourager – HR Full Circle \nHiring the right people\, onboarding them effectively\, and helping them perform are critical tasks for your business’s success. But if you don’t have the right tools in place\, these important “HR” tasks can seem like a distraction from running your business. Structure creates the freedom you need to lead. Don’t just “wing it” with your HR tools; doing so will make it harder to hire the right talent\, and leave gaps in your new hire onboarding\, which will hurt your business in the long run. HR Full Circle will share with you the importance of creating a basic set of HR tools and templates\, and how being prepared will help you run your business more efficiently. \nDate: Tuesday\, January 14\, 2025\nTime: 10-11 AM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d9_bN12FRUS4uwVYXRjqtg\n*After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nPLEASE NOTE: this webinar will be recorded and may be shared publicly. By registering for this webinar\, you understand that your questions or comments shared during the webinar will be recorded and shared in a public domain. \nKelly Gust got her start in HR working at the bar her parents owned in Wisconsin. Why DID so many people like to drink cocktails and complain about their jobs? With a liberal arts degree from the University of Minnesota\, she was worried she’d ALSO end up bartending\, so she pursued her master’s from California State University\, then worked at great companies like Starwood Hotels and Hot Topic. Her 20-year career has been spent making work BETTER; better hiring\, onboarding\, leader development\, employee engagement and team building. Kelly now owns a business\, but instead of a bar it’s HR Full Circle\, where she helps organizations hire\, inspire and engage their teams to make work better. She also stays busy raising 2 teenage sons\, cooking healthy food that they refuse to eat as well as running\, gardening\, travel\, trying to improve her golf game and spending time at the lake. \nThis session is sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC and presented in collaboration with Champaign County EDC and University of Illinois Research Park.
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/webinar-small-business-hr-essentials/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:City of Champaign Grant Program Reimbursement,HR Full Circle
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Advertising with Google Ads
DESCRIPTION:This webinar qualifies for reimbursement as part of the City of Champaign New Business Grant Program. If you are an awardee of the program and attend this session\, you will receive a certificate to include in your reimbursement forms to the City. \nPresented by Scott Clanin – Director\, Clanin Creative \nGoogle Ads is the leading online marketing service that allows companies to promote ads at the top of Google search results and throughout websites across the world. Through this webinar\, you will be trained by a Google Certified Professional who will cover all the necessary steps to create\, manage\, and measure successful campaigns on the Google Search and Google Display networks. \nDate: Thursday\, January 9\, 2025\nTime: 2-3 PM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ei7ZLzUlSP6gqdYuRLlMcg\n*After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nPLEASE NOTE: this webinar will be recorded and may be shared publicly. By registering for this webinar\, you understand that your questions or comments shared during the webinar will be recorded and shared in a public domain. \nScott Clanin is the owner and director of Clanin Creative\, an independent design agency based in Champaign\, Illinois. With a deep passion for marketing and a sharp creative eye\, Scott leads projects that help businesses craft and communicate their unique stories. He is a strong advocate for the local community\, having served on the boards of Promise Healthcare\, 40 North\, the Champaign Center Partnership\, and more. As a certified Google professional\, Scott combines his expertise in digital strategy with a commitment to innovative design\, helping brands grow and thrive. \nClanin Creative is an independent design agency hailing from Champaign\, Illinois\, dedicated to transforming brands with standout design and compelling storytelling. Their unique approach blends strategic insight with creative skill\, delivering tailored solutions that elevate brands and connect with audiences. Learn more by visiting www.clanincreative.com \nThis session is sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC and presented in collaboration with Champaign County EDC\, Champaign Center Partnership\, Champaign Public Library\, Community Foundation of East Central Illinois\, EDC of Decatur & Macon County\, Experience Champaign-Urbana\, Mahomet Chamber of Commerce\, New American Welcome Center at University YMCA\, Parkland College Community Education\, and University of Illinois Research Park.
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/webinar-advertising-with-google-ads-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:City of Champaign Grant Program Reimbursement,Clanin Creative
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