• 2025 Open Office Hours at Champaign Public Library

    2025 Open 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. 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 […]

  • Webinar: 3-Part Series with HACC – Financial Opportunities for Your Business

    3-Part Series with HACC: Start + Grow Your Business
    Webinar

    Presented by Madeleine Wolske, Director — Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC This is part one of a 3-part series with the Housing Authority of Champaign County. Starting a business doesn’t always mean spending a lot of money, but it helps to know what funding options are available. In this workshop, we’ll […]

  • SBDC Workshop: Starting Your Business in Illinois

    Starting a Business in Illinois
    Illinois Small Business Development Center 1817 S. Neil Street, Suite 100, Champaign, IL, 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 […]

    Free
  • Workshop: Meta for Business Overview – A Beginner’s Guide

    Champaign Public Library 200 W. Green Street, Champaign, IL, 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 New to Meta for Business? […]

    Free
  • 2025 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.

  • 2026 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.

  • SBDC Webinar: Writing a Business Plan

    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 […]

  • Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar: Why Certify?

    Webinar

    Presented by Keli Krueger-Huhra, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC Socioeconomic contracting programs can be a boon for small businesses. Whether as an 8(a) Program participant, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, a woman-owned small business, or a HUBZone company, or State of Illinois Business Enterprise Program, small businesses can take advantage of […]

  • 2025 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.

  • 2026 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.

  • Workshop: Navigating Lending Resources

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

    We invite you to attend this informational session on various financial resources available to your business, make connections with local lenders, and gain insights on available programs! Attendees will hear from: Madeleine Wolske – Director, Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Robert Owens – Business Development Specialist, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity […]

    Free
  • 2025 East Central Illinois Lender Forum

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

    Together with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, we invite you to attend our 2025 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: Madeleine Wolske – Director, Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign […]

    Free