SBDC Day

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 […]

SBDC Webinar: What’s in a Brand

Webinar

Celebrating SBDC Day: https://americassbdc.org/sbdcday Presented by Scott Clanin - Owner & President of Clanin Marketing Behind every logo lies an invaluable brand that resides within the hearts and minds of customers, clients, and prospects. Why is branding important? Because people often choose products or services based on their perceived value rather than their actual value. […]

Webinar: Social Media 101

Webinar

Presented by Scott Clanin, Owner & President - Clanin Marketing Ideal for those about to start their social media strategies, this webinar will cover the various social media platforms and their targeted users, the importance of handles and hashtags, ways to post and schedule to social media, and many other best practices. The webinar will […]

SBDC Webinar: Writing a Business Plan

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 […]

Workshop: Mastering Instagram Reels – An Interactive Walkthrough

Champaign Public Library 200 W. Green Street, Champaign, IL, United States

Presented by Scott Clanin, Owner & President – Clanin Marketing 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 […]

Free

Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Office Hours at Champaign Public Library

Champaign Public Library 200 W. Green Street, Champaign, IL, 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. January – September 2024 dates: January 11 February 8 March 14 April 11 May 9 June 13 July 11 August 8* September 12* SBDC services are offered at […]

National Small Business Week

For more than 50 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. Join us to celebrate this year from April 28 - May 4.

SBDC Workshop: Starting Your Business in Illinois

Illinois Small Business Development Center 1817 S. Neil Street, Suite 100, Champaign, IL, United States

Celebrating National Small Business Week April 28 – May 4, 2024 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 […]

Free

Webinar: Small Business Marketing Essentials

Webinar

Celebrating National Small Business Week April 28 - May 4, 2024 Presented by Scott Clanin, Owner & President - Clanin Marketing Starting a small business? Learn the fundamental marketing essentials that will set you on the path to success! Our workshop guides you through strategic planning, branding, and the key elements every small business should […]

SBDC Workshop: Writing a Business Plan at Champaign Public Library

Champaign Public Library 200 W. Green Street, Champaign, IL, United States

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 […]

Free

Open Office Hours at Champaign-Urbana Public Health District

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.