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
Dates, times, & locations:
- Wednesday, January 24, 2024 – 2-4 PM
(Champaign County EDC – 1817 S. Neil Street, Suite 100, Champaign, IL 61820) - Thursday. February 15, 2024 – 9-11 AM
(Champaign Public Library – 200 W. Green Street, Champaign, IL 61820) - Thursday, February 29, 2024 – 10 AM-12 PM
(Champaign County EDC – 1817 S. Neil Street, Suite 100, Champaign, IL 61820) - Tuesday, March 19, 2024 – 2-4 PM
(Champaign County EDC – 1817 S. Neil Street, Suite 100, Champaign, IL 61820) - Tuesday, April 30, 2024 – 10 AM-12 PM
(Champaign County EDC – 1817 S. Neil Street, Suite 100, Champaign, IL 61820) - Friday, May 24, 2024 – 1-3 PM
(Champaign County EDC – 1817 S. Neil Street, Suite 100, Champaign, IL 61820) - Wednesday, June 19, 2024 – 5:30-7:30 PM
(Champaign County EDC – 1817 S. Neil Street, Suite 100, Champaign, IL 61820) - Friday, July 12, 2024 – 10 AM-12 PM
(Champaign County EDC – 1817 S. Neil Street, Suite 100, Champaign, IL 61820) - Wednesday, August 7, 2024 – 1-3 PM
(Champaign County EDC – 1817 S. Neil Street, Suite 100, Champaign, IL 61820) - Tuesday, September 24, 2024 – 10 AM-12 PM
(Champaign County EDC – 1817 S. Neil Street, Suite 100, Champaign, IL 61820)