2025 Open Office Hours at Champaign-Urbana Public Health District
2025-02-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-02-26 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-03-05 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-03-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-03-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-03-26 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, 201 W. Kenyon Road, Champaign, IL, United States
Sarah Michaels, Director of Environmental Health at CUPHD, hosts Open Office Hours every week to assist food/drink/retail establishment owners, managers, and workers with questions related to Environmental Health programs and services: https://www.c-uphd.org/environmental-health.html.
The Open Office Hours are available every Wednesday from 10-11:30 AM at CUPHD: 201 W. Kenyon Road, Champaign, IL 61820.
No pre-registration is required.

2026 Open Office Hours at Champaign-Urbana Public Health District
2025-02-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-02-26 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-03-05 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-03-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-03-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-03-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, 201 W. Kenyon Road, Champaign, IL, United States

SBDC Workshop: Starting Your Business in Illinois
2025-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Champaign Public Library, 200 W. Green Street, Champaign, IL, 61820, United States
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 can 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

Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
Location: Champaign Public Library (Friends Conference Room 215) – 200 W. Green Street, Champaign, IL 61820
Registration: No cost to attend, registration required to secure a spot. Materials will be provided. RSVP below.

SBDC Workshop: Writing a Business Plan with Champaign Public Library
2025-02-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Champaign Public Library, 200 W. Green Street, Champaign, IL, 61820, United States
Celebrating National Entrepreneurship Week – February 16-22, 2025
Presented by Madeleine Wolske, Director – Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC
Why do you need a business plan? It’s your playbook!
In this workshop, we will discuss the fundamentals of business planning. Developing your business plan should be a process, not just a task, evolving with your business.
Topics covered will include:

Clarify Your Business Plan’s Purpose and Objectives
Understand Your Business Plan Needs
Break Down the Components of a Business Plan
Select the Right Tools for Business Plan Development

The workshop will be approximately 45 minutes of presentation time followed by Q&A.
Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Time: 10-11 AM
Location: Champaign Public Library (Robeson A/B) – 200 W. Green Street, Champaign, IL 61820
Register below to secure a seat (no cost to attend). All materials will be provided.

Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar: Collaborating & Contracting with the U.S. Army ERDC
2025-02-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Presented by Elyce Curry, Innovation Project Manager – ERDCWERX
As Illinois APEX Accelerators are encouraged to support small businesses in pursuit of Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) and other opportunities with the federal government, we would like to introduce ERDCWERX, a government partner of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC).
ERDCWERX, an innovation hub of DEFENSEWERX, provides a streamlined path to collaboration and contracting with ERDC. ERDCWERX events, tech challenges, and other opportunities make it easier and faster for innovators to propose solutions for ERDC to consider. As a result of ERDCWERX’s partnership with ERDC, a growing number of contracts and agreements are being awarded to industry and academia.
You’ll also hear from Kimberly Dulaney with the U.S. Army ERDC Office of Small Business Programs.
Attendees will learn more about:

U.S. Army ERDC and its focus areas
Tech challenges, Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs), and other opportunities for small businesses to collaborate with ERDC
Licensing ERDC technology
Ways to receive project announcements

Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Time: 10-11 AM
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nQ_wYJZaQK6oJIcsbdmfZg
*After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
PLEASE 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.

Webinar: Legal Business Entity Formation 101 - Choosing the Right Structure for Your Business
2025-02-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
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.
Presented by Alan Singleton, President – Singleton Law Firm
Thinking 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.
Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Time: 2-3 PM
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5Fs9eTbtSTuFqQTEgrJH-A
*After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
PLEASE 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.
Alan 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.
Alan’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

Workshop: How to Grow & Respond to Your Online Reviews
2025-02-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Champaign Public Library, 200 W. Green Street, Champaign, IL, 61820, United States
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.
Presented by Scott Clanin – Director, Clanin Creative
Online reviews have a huge impact on businesses across all industries! How should you respond to reviews—both positive and negative? Should you always respond? And how can you encourage more customers to leave reviews? In this workshop, we’ll explore the most popular review platforms, best practices for responding effectively to all types of feedback and proven strategies to boost the number of reviews from your current customers.
Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
Time: 10-11 AM
Location: Champaign Public Library (Robeson Pavilion A/B) – 200 W. Green Street, Champaign, IL 61820
Register below to secure a seat – no cost to attend. All materials will be provided.
Scott 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.
Clanin 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
This 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.

Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar: Start Now in Government Contracting Series Part 3 – Capability Statements
2025-02-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
This session is part 3 of a 3-part series.
Presented by Keli Krueger-Huhra, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC
In this session, we will uncover the five essential sections that every powerful Capabilities Statement needs to include:

Core Competencies
Differentiators
Past Performance
Company Data
Contact Information

You’ll understand how to highlight your successes, showcase your strengths, and set your business apart from your competitors. We’ll also discuss design dos and don’ts to ensure your Capabilities Statements stand out in decision-makers’ eyes. This is also an opportunity to ask questions about your existing Capabilities Statement and how to perfect it.
Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
Time: 10-11 AM
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iUMEyvxxSzKDMpCecOPndw
*After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
PLEASE 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.

Informational Session: Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting
2025-03-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Following the February 18, 2025, decision by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in Smith, et al. v. U.S. Department of the Treasury, et al., 6:24-cv-00336, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has announced that beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act are back in effect, with a new deadline of March 21, 2025 for most companies.
During the session, attendees will hear an overview from SBDC Director, Madeleine Wolske, and have the opportunity to ask questions.
Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Time: 2-3 PM
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TIj-Qa3mTzeJWs6e-_gHhg#/registration
*After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
PLEASE NOTE: this session 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.

Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar: Craft a Compelling Business Description
2025-03-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Presented by Natalie Marquez, Founder – Grow Marketing + Communications, LLC
There are so many places that you need to describe your business, whether it’s on your website, at a networking event, on social media, or in an “about the company” feature in the media. Without a solid company description, your brand may come off as inconsistent or unprofessional. How can you convey what makes your business special in just a few hundred characters?
In this interactive webinar you will learn why you need to have a business description, why a business description is different from your company profile and learn how to introduce an on-brand business description. Grow Marketing + Communications will make the process easy for you to walk away with a compelling description that will provide your audience a quick overview of your business that you can start using immediately.
Date: Monday, March 10, 2025
Time: 2-3 PM
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IsLXy8T7T66Iazd-rualnQ
*After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
PLEASE 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.
Natalie Marquez is the Founder of Grow Marketing + Communications, LLC, a firm that provides business development, marketing, branding, and communication support. Natalie has served a variety of startups in the healthcare and agriculture sectors. She also works closely with small businesses across the state of Illinois to provide strategic leadership and expertise to help companies achieve their marketing goals. Natalie also has an interest in supporting nonprofits by providing fCMO (fractional chief marketing officer) services. This allows nonprofits to access strategic marketing expertise and the experience of a CMO without having to incur the full cost of hiring a full-time employee.

Workshop: Marketing on a Shoestring Budget
2025-03-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Champaign Public Library, 200 W. Green Street, Champaign, IL, 61820, United States
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.
Presented by Scott Clanin – Director, Clanin Creative
Money tight? No problem! This workshop is your roadmap to effective marketing on a budget. Discover ingenious ways to promote your business without breaking the bank, from low-cost advertising strategies to leveraging free tools. You’ll uncover the secrets to maximizing impact while keeping your budget in check. Don’t let financial constraints hold back your marketing success—join us and learn how to do more with less.
Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Time: 2-3 PM
Location: Champaign Public Library (Robeson Pavilion A/B) – 200 W. Green Street, Champaign, IL 61820
Register below to secure a seat – no cost to attend. All materials will be provided.
Scott 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.
Clanin 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
This 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.

SBDC Webinar: Writing a Business Plan
2025-03-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Presented by Madeleine Wolske, Director – Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC
Why do you need a business plan? It’s your playbook!
In this webinar, we will discuss the fundamentals of business planning. Developing your business plan should be a process, not just a task, evolving with your business.
Topics covered will include:

Clarify Your Business Plan’s Purpose and Objectives
Understand Your Business Plan Needs
Break Down the Components of a Business Plan
Select the Right Tools for Business Plan Development

The webinar will be approximately 45 minutes of presentation time followed by Q&A. Participants will be able to ask questions in the chat box, which will be addressed at the end of the presentation, moderated by a member of our team.
Dates / Times:

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 – 10-11 AM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yOONX7swSc-NfMfLMou5jQ
Thursday, April 17, 2025 – 2-3 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p_nefLwvTtKfhSfLKO1NRQ
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 – 10-11 AM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XqpOOpw0SH6YllP5IsJXBw
Thursday, August 21, 2025 – 2-3 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cnDgNhcXT8OM3QNZNoXANQ
Monday, September 22, 2025 – 2-3 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TsPEGWmNRMuRsjkaQwAIQw
Thursday, October 16, 2025 – 10-11 AM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_48U0MkuBQQa1cKm2cfPKdQ
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – 2-3 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HbuHo3rNRhigMR-lGb80fA
Monday, December 15, 2025 – 10-11 AM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ixM7JDROQ5mt8MIRDIYxxA

*After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

2025 Open Office Hours at Champaign Public Library
2025-03-13 12:00 - 15:00 | Champaign Public Library, 200 W. Green Street, Champaign, IL, 61820, United States
SBDC Director, Madeleine Wolske, will hold open office hours at Launch (at Champaign Public Library) on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 12 – 3 PM.
2025 dates:

March 13
April 10*
May 8
June 12
July 10
August 14*
September 11
October 9*
November 13
December 11*

* denotes dates that Madeleine will be joined by Sarah Michaels, Director of Environmental Health at CUPHD, to assist food/drink/retail establishment owners, managers, and workers with questions related to Environmental Health programs and services: https://www.c-uphd.org/environmental-health.html.
SBDC services are offered at no cost & are completely confidential. For those interested in attending the Office Hours and have not worked with the SBDC before, please register as a client prior to your meeting: https://ilsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/signup?centerid=118
Launch at the Library business services include a walk-in coworking space, seminars, meeting rooms, and resources to help start, manage, and grow your business. Visit champaign.org/launch for more information.

SBDC Workshop: Starting Your Business in Illinois
2025-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Illinois Small Business Development Center, 1817 S. Neil Street, Suite 100, Champaign, IL, 61820, United States
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 can 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

Date: Friday, March 14, 2025
Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
Location: Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC, 1817 S. Neil Street, Suite 100, Champaign, IL 61820
Registration: No cost to attend, registration required to secure a spot. Materials will be provided. RSVP below.

SBDC Day
2025-03-19 | IL
SBDC Day is a national, collective proclamation of the impact America’s Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) have on the success of our nation’s dreamers, innovators, and doers – America’s small businesses.
SBDC Day unites the nearly 1,000 SBDC centers across the country and the hundreds of thousands of clients they serve by sharing, in real time, the success stories and notable impacts SBDCs collectively have on the small business community. This day will be celebrated with social media campaigns, public relations initiatives, and other online events.
For more information: https://americassbdc.org/sbdcday/

Open Office Hours with Champaign-Urbana Public Health District
2025-03-19 09:00 - 11:00 | Illinois Small Business Development Center, 1817 S. Neil Street, Suite 100, Champaign, IL, 61820, United States
Celebrating SBDC Day – March 19, 2025: https://americassbdc.org/sbdcday/
Join Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC and Champaign-Urbana Public Health District staff for Open Office Hours on Wednesday, March 19, from 9-11 AM at the Illinois Small Business Development Center office: 1817 S. Neil Street, Suite 100, Champaign, IL 61820
No appointment is needed to speak with SBDC Director Madeleine Wolske or CUPHD Director of Environmental Health Sarah Michaels.

SBDC Workshop: Writing a Business Plan
2025-03-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Illinois Small Business Development Center, 1817 S. Neil Street, Suite 100, Champaign, IL, 61820, United States
Celebrating SBDC Day – March 19, 2025: https://americassbdc.org/sbdcday/
Presented by Madeleine Wolske, Director – Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC
Why do you need a business plan? It’s your playbook!
In this workshop, we will discuss the fundamentals of business planning. Developing your business plan should be a process, not just a task, evolving with your business.
Topics covered will include:

Clarifying Your Business Plan’s Purpose and Objectives
Understanding Your Business Plan Needs
Breaking Down the Components of a Business Plan
Selecting the Right Tools for Business Plan Development

Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Time: 2-3 PM
Location: Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC, 1817 S. Neil Street, Suite 100, Champaign, IL 61820
Registration: No cost to attend, registration required to secure a spot. Materials will be provided. RSVP below.

Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar: Certification Series Part 4 – USDOT (IDOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification
2025-03-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
This session is part 4 of a 4-part series.
Presented by Keli Krueger-Huhra, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC
In accordance with 49 CFR Part 26 the Illinois Department of Transportation Office of Business and Workforce Diversity administers the DBE program. The DBE regulations mandate that minority and women owned businesses be afforded the opportunity to participate in IDOT federally assisted highway, transit and airport contracts. Businesses involved in highway construction-related services (non-vertical), consultants, and supplier/equipment, rental/trucking services are considered for participation in IDOT’s DBE Program. In this session we will discuss the options to apply for DBE certification along with the requirement and process.
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
Time: 10-11 AM
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TeDqFUZ9QnKELciVPi_5mA
*After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
PLEASE 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.

Webinar: Planning for the Future - Succession Strategies for Small Business Owners
2025-03-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
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.
Presented by Alan Singleton, President – Singleton Law Firm
Thinking about retirement, transferring ownership, or ensuring the long-term success of your business? Join us and local attorney, Alan Singleton, for a webinar focused on business succession planning. This session will provide practical insights and actionable strategies to help you navigate key considerations, address common challenges, and create a smooth transition plan. Gain insights on how to maximize value and protect your business, employees, and legacy for years to come. Perfect for small business owners at any stage of planning!
Date: Monday, March 24, 2024
Time: 2-3 PM
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sbPoPaJcTAWiYj7bEiz_sw
*After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
PLEASE 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.
Alan 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.
Alan’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

Webinar: Best Practices in New Hire Onboarding
2025-03-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
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.
Presented by Kelly Gust, President and Chief Encourager – HR Full Circle
Why bring people in the front door, only to see them walk straight out the back door? Supervisors need to know how to welcome people to your organization, foster a sense of belonging, and ramp up new hires to full performance! In this presentation, HR Full Circle will share a timeline and basic onboarding checklist for new hire onboarding. In addition, we’ll explore best practices for onboarding that will build excitement and trust in your organization from day 1.
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Time: 10-11 AM
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uR3NEo1rTDG-H5s2nb6Z7g
*After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
PLEASE 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.
Kelly 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.
This 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.
