Presented by Scott Clanin – Director, Clanin Creative Navigate the world of website platforms during our workshop designed for new businesses and those looking to reassess their online presence. Discover the types of sites that align with your business needs, explore the best platform options, and learn essential design tips for creating an engaging and […]
Join Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Director, Madeleine Wolske, and City of Champaign’s Planning & Development Associate Planner, Daniel Saphiere, to learn more about the new City of Champaign Small Business Programs – New Business Program and Growing Business Program. This session will include 30 minutes of presentation followed by 90 […]
Presented by Scott Clanin – Director, Clanin Creative Unlock the secrets to finding and connecting with your ideal customers in our engaging workshop. Learn how to identify your target audience, understand their needs and preferences, and tailor your marketing strategies to reach them effectively. Gain valuable insights and practical tips to refine your approach, boost […]
Presented by Scott Clanin – Director, Clanin Creative The holiday season is right around the corner! This workshop will cover holiday marketing advice to help you sell more this season. With tips for email marketing, social media, creating holiday offers, optimizing your website, and more, you’ll leave this session feeling confident for the 2024 shopping […]
If you had a box that contained the tools needed to grow your business and increase your profits, wouldn’t you open it? The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) can give you those tools – and help make your export business successful. The Turner Center for Entrepreneurship and Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at […]
Presented by Scott Clanin – Director, Clanin Creative Lights, camera, action! Join us for a hands-on experience where you'll master the art of creating stunning Instagram Reels. This real-time demonstration covers everything from shooting techniques to seamless editing, adding music that resonates, and deploying creative effects. By the end, you'll be equipped with the skills […]
Presented by Scott Clanin – Director, Clanin Creative Elevate your online presence with our in-depth SEO workshop tailored for business owners and marketers. Discover the fundamentals of search engine optimization, learn how to enhance your website’s visibility, and attract more organic traffic. Get practical tips and strategies to improve your rankings on search engines and […]
Presented by Scott Clanin – Director, Clanin Creative When’s the last time you looked at your own website? Let’s take a moment to pause and review what you should audit on your website before going into 2025! We’ll share the latest in website design trends, tips to improve user experience, ways to enhance your search […]
Presented by Riccardo Navon, Trade Specialist - Europe – Office of Trade & Investment, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity The Illinois Department of Commerce’s Office of Trade and Investment (OTI) administers the Illinois State Trade and Export Program (ISTEP) program which provides Illinois' small businesses with both financial and technical assistance to increase their […]
Join us for this webinar to learn how to unlock international growth using powerful EXIM Bank, Small Business Administration, and U.S. Commercial Service tools! With more than 95% of the world's consumers outside of the United States, opportunities abound for U.S. small businesses to sell internationally. Most export companies have an easier time riding out […]
Presented by Beatriz Ramirez – International Trade Center Specialist, Illinois SBDC at Champaign County EDC The U.S. Administration has expanded the use of tariffs through Section 232, International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), and reciprocal trade measures, framing them as tools of industrial and national security policy. While tariffs aim to restore supply chains, protect critical […]
Together with the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and Illinois Office of Trade and Investment (OTI), the Illinois Small Business Development Center - International Trade Center at Champaign County EDC will host an Illinois Export Roadshow. Join representatives from each organization to learn more about the support they offer, programs available, opportunities […]