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SUMMARY:2025 Open Office Hours at Champaign-Urbana Public Health District
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Open Office Hours are available every Wednesday from 10-11:30 AM at CUPHD: 201 W. Kenyon Road\, Champaign\, IL 61820. \nNo pre-registration is required.
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/open-office-hours-at-champaign-urbana-public-health-district/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:Champaign-Urbana Public Health District\, 201 W. Kenyon Road\, Champaign\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Open Office Hours at Champaign-Urbana Public Health District
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Open Office Hours are available every Wednesday from 10-11:30 AM at CUPHD: 201 W. Kenyon Road\, Champaign\, IL 61820. \nNo pre-registration is required.
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/2026-open-office-hours-at-champaign-urbana-public-health-district/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:Champaign-Urbana Public Health District\, 201 W. Kenyon Road\, Champaign\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Website Audit Checklist for 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPresented by Scott Clanin – Director\, Clanin Creative \nWhen’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 2026! We’ll share the latest trends in website design\, tips to improve user experience\, ways to enhance your search engine optimization strategies\, and more! \nDate: Thursday\, December 4\, 2025\nTime:1-2 PM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FU8nRU-5TGKFiaHFXNJ0Gw\n*After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nScott 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. \nClanin 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 \nThis webinar 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 County Chamber of Commerce\, Champaign Public Library\, Community Foundation of East Central Illinois\, EDC of Decatur & Macon County\, Experience Champaign-Urbana\, Parkland College Community Education\, and University of Illinois Research Park. \n 
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/webinar-website-audit-checklist-for-2026/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Champaign County Small Business Grant Program,Clanin Creative
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SUMMARY:Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar: Solicitation Preparation Series Part 1 – Deconstructing the RFQ/RFP Solicitation
DESCRIPTION:This session is part 1 of a 2-part series. \nPresented by Keli Krueger-Huhra\, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC \nHow does the agency prepare for their requirements? This course will assist in understanding the components of a solicitation or bid document and a breakdown of the elements used when it is written.  In attending this session\, you will understand agency preparation\, terms you need to know\, and how the agency will describe their needs.  This includes the Uniform Contract Format as well as the agency’s Proposal Evaluation so you know how to respond. \nDate: Friday\, December 5\, 2025\nTime: 10-11 AM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pXaAXPFoR7iq00AeahqdSQ \n*After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nPLEASE 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.
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/illinois-apex-accelerator-webinar-solicitation-preparation-series-part-1-deconstructing-the-rfq-rfp-solicitation/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:APEX
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SUMMARY:2025 Open Office Hours at Champaign-Urbana Public Health District
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Open Office Hours are available every Wednesday from 10-11:30 AM at CUPHD: 201 W. Kenyon Road\, Champaign\, IL 61820. \nNo pre-registration is required.
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/open-office-hours-at-champaign-urbana-public-health-district/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:Champaign-Urbana Public Health District\, 201 W. Kenyon Road\, Champaign\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Open Office Hours at Champaign-Urbana Public Health District
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Open Office Hours are available every Wednesday from 10-11:30 AM at CUPHD: 201 W. Kenyon Road\, Champaign\, IL 61820. \nNo pre-registration is required.
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/2026-open-office-hours-at-champaign-urbana-public-health-district/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:Champaign-Urbana Public Health District\, 201 W. Kenyon Road\, Champaign\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Open 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. \n2025 dates: \n\nMarch 13\nApril 10*\nMay 8\nJune 12\nJuly 10\nAugust 14*\nSeptember 11\nOctober 9*\nNovember 13\nDecember 11*\n\n* 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. \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 \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/2025-open-office-hours-at-champaign-public-library/2025-12-11/
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:Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar: Solicitation Preparation Series Part 2 – How to Respond to an RFP/RFQ 
DESCRIPTION:This session is part 2 of a 2-part series. \nPresented by Keli Krueger-Huhra\, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC \nReading the RFP document. Here we will present digesting the scope of work (SOW) and determining your potential to compete.  As essential component is understanding the terms and conditions as well as mastering the evaluation (selection) criteria.  This course will help you to follow all instructions leading to the submitted proposal.  \nDate: Monday\, December 15\, 2025\nTime: 2-3 PM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IZT9RtwYStWzrrJ8eb7WhA \n*After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nPLEASE 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.
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/illinois-apex-accelerator-webinar-solicitation-preparation-series-part-2-how-to-respond-to-an-rfp-rfq/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:APEX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T113000
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SUMMARY:2025 Open Office Hours at Champaign-Urbana Public Health District
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Open Office Hours are available every Wednesday from 10-11:30 AM at CUPHD: 201 W. Kenyon Road\, Champaign\, IL 61820. \nNo pre-registration is required.
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/open-office-hours-at-champaign-urbana-public-health-district/2025-12-17/
LOCATION:Champaign-Urbana Public Health District\, 201 W. Kenyon Road\, Champaign\, IL\, United States
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