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SUMMARY:SBDC Webinar: Writing a Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Madeleine Wolske\, Director – Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC \nWhy do you need a business plan? It’s your playbook! \nIn 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. \nTopics covered will include: \n\nClarify Your Business Plan’s Purpose and Objectives\nUnderstand Your Business Plan Needs\nBreak Down the Components of a Business Plan\nSelect the Right Tools for Business Plan Development\n\nThe 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. \nDates / Times: \n\nThursday\, January 18\, 2024 – 1-3 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gfXd1hDvS6qHDduANr-mCw\nTuesday\, February 20\, 2024 – 9-11 AM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KDTZaF0ITFWJXnneMmoWGw\nWednesday\, March 13\, 2024 – 1-2 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2VPUMIbIRhWS00hth8_V9g\nThursday\, April 4\, 2024 – 2-3 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nkdd0331T1qr6bu84Ls9FA\nTuesday\, May 21\, 2024 – 10 – 11 AM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SAQQ6PB3Q3WWP5XNQb8kGg\nTuesday\, June 18\, 2024 – 10 – 11 AM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s4S8dx7xSPWqdoQqKqVkbg\nTuesday\, July 23\, 2024 – 2-3 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ko4NbTWqQICSHzsQHnsrrA\nThursday\, August 22\, 2024 – 10-11 AM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kY-1dH-KQMGd4oJ7MKc55w\nWednesday\, September 11\, 2024 – 10-11 AM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_q-cghMhlSga0n54hZ8bNVw\n\n*After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/sbdc-webinar-writing-a-business-plan-2-2/2024-04-04/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:SBDC,Writing a Business Plan
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Mastering Instagram Reels - An Interactive Walkthrough
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Scott Clanin\, Owner & President – Clanin Marketing \nLights\, 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 to make your content stand out in the ever-evolving world of short-form video. \nThe workshop will be approximately 45 minutes of presentation time followed by Q&A. \nDate: Thursday\, April 11\, 2024Time: 10 – 11 AM \nLocation: Champaign Public Library (Robeson Pavilion Room C) – 200 W. Green Street\, Champaign\, IL 61820 \nRegistration: No cost to attend\, registration required to secure a spot. Materials will be provided. RSVP below. \nThis workshop 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\, New American Welcome Center at University YMCA\, Parkland College Community Education\, and University of Illinois Research Park. \nScott Clanin is the owner and president of Clanin Marketing\, a full-service marketing and design agency based in Champaign\, Illinois\, and has broad experience working closely with small to medium-size businesses and non-profit organizations. Recognized by Google for helping businesses grow on the web\, Scott’s vision and leadership have helped numerous businesses successfully grow and achieve their goals with strategic marketing and branding strategies. Learn more at https://www.claninmarketing.com/.
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/workshop-mastering-instagram-reels-an-interactive-walkthrough/
LOCATION:Champaign Public Library\, 200 W. Green Street\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
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SUMMARY:Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Office Hours at Champaign Public Library
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJanuary – September 2024 dates: \n\nJanuary 11\nFebruary 8\nMarch 14\nApril 11\nMay 9\nJune 13\nJuly 11\nAugust 8*\nSeptember 12*\n\nSBDC 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 \n*During the August 8 and September 12 sessions\, 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. \nLaunch 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.
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/illinois-small-business-development-center-at-champaign-county-edc-office-hours-at-champaign-public-library/2024-04-11/
LOCATION:Champaign Public Library\, 200 W. Green Street\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
CATEGORIES:Office Hours at Champaign Public Library
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SUMMARY:National Small Business Week
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/national-small-business-week/
CATEGORIES:National Small Business Week
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SUMMARY:SBDC Workshop: Starting Your Business in Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating National Small Business Week April 28 – May 4\, 2024 \nPresented by Madeleine Wolske – Director\, Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC \nThinking 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. \nTopics covered: \n\nIntroduction to the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC\nFeasibility Checklist\nCreating a Lean Business Plan\nIdentifying Your Customers\nSources of Funding\, including Financing and Grant Options\nBusiness Formation and Registration\n\nDate: Tuesday\, April 30\, 2024\nTime: 10 AM-12 PM \nLocation: Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC\, 1817 S. Neil Street\, Suite 100\, Champaign\, IL 61820 \nRegistration: Free to attend\, registration required to secure a spot. Materials will be provided. Registration closed – event is at max capacity. 
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/sbdc-workshop-starting-your-business-in-illinois-3/
LOCATION:Illinois Small Business Development Center\, 1817 S. Neil Street\, Suite 100\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business in Illinois
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