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SUMMARY:Webinar: 3-Part Series with HACC - Financial Opportunities for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Madeleine Wolske\, Director — Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC \nThis is part one of a 3-part series with the Housing Authority of Champaign County. \nStarting 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 talk about small grants\, loans\, and programs in Illinois that support new entrepreneurs. You’ll also get tips for setting up a business bank account\, managing your money\, and building credit\, all explained in simple\, clear steps. \nTopics include: \n\nSmall business grants and loans in Illinois\nPrograms that help with credit and lending\nWhat to know before applying for a loan or grant\nSetting up a business bank account\nManaging money when you’re just starting out\n\nThe webinar will be approximately 30-40 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. \nDate: Friday\, August 15\, 2025\nTime: 10-11 AM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_F-0LgF-HRbC3jYZUr1sOhw\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/webinar-financial-opportunities-for-your-business/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Start + Grow Series
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T150000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: What’s New for 2025
DESCRIPTION:This webinar 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 Rhonda Roberts – Tax Manager\, M|H \nProper tax planning utilizes tax laws to maximize deductions and credits while minimizing tax liability.  This session will cover some of the tax impacts of the recently enacted legislation\, as well as other annual updated tax amounts. \nDate: Tuesday\, August 12\, 2025\nTime: 2-3 PM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d7KA47vkQRWNoEdCcYS7pA \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. \nAt M|H\, they are committed to leading the accounting industry in transformative solutions that drive their clients’ success by implementing innovative technologies and embracing emerging markets. The firm has a community-based origin that goes back over 40 years\, and they have used their growth to expand services to clients nationwide.
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/webinar-whats-new-for-2025/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Accounting,City of Champaign Grant Program Reimbursement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T133000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160226
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SUMMARY:Virtual Informational Session: Champaign County Small Business Grant Program
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Madeleine Wolske\, Director — Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC \nNeed up to $5\,000 in grant funding for your small business? Join us for a focused\, 30-minute session to review the Champaign County Small Business Grant application process and get answers to your questions. \nThis grant opportunity is open to small businesses in Champaign County that started before March 11\, 2020\, and operate out of a physical location. The deadline to apply is August 22\, 2025. \nIn this session\, we’ll spend: \n15 minutes walking through the application\, covering: \n\nEligibility Requirements\nRequired Documentation\nEligible vs. Ineligible Expenses\nTips for Writing Your COVID-19 Impact Statement and Use-of-Funds Narrative\nBusiness Plan Requirements and a quick look at an AI-powered tool to help you draft one\n\n15 minutes for live Q&A to address your specific questions \nWhether you’ve already started your application or just learned about the opportunity\, this session will help you move forward with clarity and confidence. Participants can submit questions in the chat throughout the session. \nDate: Friday\, August 8\, 2025\nTime: 1-1:30 PM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fpWw-fwrTCO4IVmHPkYZJA  \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/virtual-informational-session-champaign-county-small-business-grant-program/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Champaign County Small Business Grant Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160226
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SUMMARY:Webinar: 3-Part Series with HACC - Starting Your Business in Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Madeleine Wolske\, Director — Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC \nThis is part one of a 3-part series with the Housing Authority of Champaign County. \nDo you have a business idea but aren’t sure where to begin? This session is designed to help you take the first steps. We’ll walk through simple tools to help you figure out if your idea can work\, how to make a basic business plan\, and what you need to know to officially start a business in Illinois. You’ll also learn about services and support available through the Illinois SBDC so you don’t have to build your business alone — all at no cost to you. \nTopics include: \n\nWhat the Illinois SBDC does and how we help\nEvaluating if your business idea can work\nMaking a simple\, one-page business plan\nUnderstanding who your customers are\nRegistering your business\n\nThe webinar will be approximately 30-40 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. \nDate: Friday\, July 18\, 2025\nTime: 10-11 AM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AJkABVz_TxaMEq824plNHA\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/webinar-starting-your-business-in-illinois/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Start + Grow Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T110000
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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\nWednesday\, March 12\, 2025 – 10-11 AM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yOONX7swSc-NfMfLMou5jQ \nThursday\, April 17\, 2025 – 2-3 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p_nefLwvTtKfhSfLKO1NRQ \nWednesday\, July 16\, 2025 – 10-11 AM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XqpOOpw0SH6YllP5IsJXBw\nThursday\, August 21\, 2025 – 2-3 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cnDgNhcXT8OM3QNZNoXANQ\nMonday\, September 22\, 2025 – 2-3 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TsPEGWmNRMuRsjkaQwAIQw\nThursday\, October 16\, 2025 – 10-11 AM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_48U0MkuBQQa1cKm2cfPKdQ\nWednesday\, November 19\, 2025 – 2-3 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HbuHo3rNRhigMR-lGb80fA\nMonday\, December 15\, 2025 – 10-11 AM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ixM7JDROQ5mt8MIRDIYxxA\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-4-2/2025-07-16/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Writing a Business Plan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T110000
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SUMMARY:Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar: How to Respond to an RFP/RFQ – Mastering Proposal Writing
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Keli Krueger-Huhra\, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC \nUnlock the foundations and building blocks to crafting compelling\, winning proposals with our in-depth presentation.  We will cover important aspects of the process to respond to government solicitations.  This includes understanding the clients’ needs to structure your response and addressing their evaluation criteria.  Gain the skills and strategies needed to stand out in competitive bid processes and avoid Common Pitfalls in Proposal Development. \nDate: Thursday\, July 10\, 2025\nTime: 10-11 AM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-ADMctRzTJ-GT_0nb4GQhA\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-how-to-respond-to-an-rfp-rfq-mastering-proposal-writing-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:APEX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250630T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250630T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160226
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SUMMARY:Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar: Certification Series Part 4 – USDOT (IDOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification
DESCRIPTION:This session is part 4 of a 4-part series. \nPresented by Keli Krueger-Huhra\, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC \nIn accordance with 49 CFR Part 26 the Illinois Department of Transportation Office of Business and Workforce Diversity administers the DBE program.  The DBE regulations mandate that minority and women owned businesses be afforded the opportunity to participate in IDOT federally assisted highway\, transit and airport contracts.  Businesses involved in highway construction-related services (non-vertical)\, consultants\, and supplier/equipment\, rental/trucking services are considered for participation in IDOT’s DBE Program. In this session we will discuss the options to apply for DBE certification along with the requirement and process. \nDate: Monday\, June 30\, 2025\nTime: 10-11 AM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EcGb0SAaRyCYi5MsPmWQXg\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-certification-series-part-4-usdot-idot-disadvantaged-business-enterprise-dbe-certification-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:APEX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160226
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SUMMARY:Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar: Certification Series Part 3 – State of Illinois Business Enterprise & Veteran Business Programs Certifications
DESCRIPTION:This session is part 3 of a 4-part series. \nPresented by Keli Krueger-Huhra\, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC \nThe BEP/VBP program promotes the economic development of businesses owned and operated by minorities\, women\, people with disabilities\, veterans\, and service-disabled veterans and supports their participation in the State’s overall procurement process as both prime and subcontractors.  State agencies and universities have a goal to buy at least 30% of goods and services from BEP certified Businesses and at least 3% of their procurement budgets with certified veteran owned (VBP) businesses.  Please join us as we discuss the requirements and process to obtain this certification. \nDate: Monday\, June 24\, 2025\nTime: 2-3 PM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TVkF1BhBQoaxbSJdqfTZ3w\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-certification-series-part-3-state-of-illinois-business-enterprise-veteran-business-programs-certifications-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:APEX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160226
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T143833Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Small Business Tax 101
DESCRIPTION:This webinar 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 Mandy DeJarnette – Partner & Tax Department Head\, M|H \nAs a small business owner\, the sea of different taxes imposed on you and your small business can seem overwhelming.  Grasping the basics of business taxes is essential to avoid unnecessary penalties & interest\, not to mention the stress of not knowing.  During this session\, we will discuss the basic tax obligations for your business structure and provide you a base of knowledge that will point you in the right direction. \nDate: Monday\, June 23\, 2025\nTime: 2-3 PM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lul-0EqJSCWS4NIH6T19OA\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. \nAt M|H\, they are committed to leading the accounting industry in transformative solutions that drive their clients’ success by implementing innovative technologies and embracing emerging markets. The firm has a community-based origin that goes back over 40 years\, and they have used their growth to expand services to clients nationwide. \nMandy is a Partner and head of the Tax Department at MH. She graduated with highest honors from the University of Illinois in December 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy. She was awarded the Bronze Tablet for academic excellence. She received her Master of Science in Accountancy with Specialization in Taxation degree in December 2004. \nSince joining the firm in 2006\, Mandy has provided comprehensive tax services for individuals and many types of businesses and guides clients through complex tax regulations. She oversees the firm’s State and Local Tax team and currently serves as a committee member on the Illinois CPA Society’s State and Local Tax Committee. Beyond technical proficiency\, her responsibilities as a Tax Partner include contributing to client relationship management\, directing internal training initiatives\, and developing and implementing tax strategies for the department.
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/webinar-small-business-tax-101/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Accounting,City of Champaign Grant Program Reimbursement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160226
CREATED:20250515T150013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T150202Z
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SUMMARY:ITC Webinar: Go Global — Federal Resources for Your Export Success
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this webinar to learn how to unlock international growth using powerful EXIM Bank\, Small Business Administration\, and U.S. Commercial Service tools! \nWith more than 95% of the world’s consumers outside of the United States\, opportunities abound for U.S. small businesses to sell internationally. Most export companies have an easier time riding out fluctuations in the U.S. economy and are more likely to stay in business. On average\, sales grow faster\, more jobs are created\, and employees earn more than in non-exporting firms. 85% of U.S. exporters are small or medium-sized companies. This session will bring together federal resources to help you\, no matter where you fall on the export spectrum\, whether you have never considered exporting\, are a new exporter\, or a seasoned exporter. \nAttendees will hear from: \n\nAdam Shanks – Director (Rockford Office)\, U.S. Commercial Service\nMariel Huasanga – Regional Director\, EXIM Bank\nKeith Schlegel – Export Finance Manager\, U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Manufacturing & Trade\n\nDate: Tuesday\, June 17\, 2025\nTime: 2-3 PM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uNcQNLmPR-OOcyvUX3ezDw\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 \nAdams Shanks has been the Director of the U.S. Commercial Service’s Rockford office\, serving Northwest Illinois\, in September 2021. He is also the eCommerce Solutions Center Superuser and the Trade America Global Team lead for the Caribbean. Before his career at the U.S. Commercial Service\, Adam worked for 16 years in the meteorological industry. \nMariel Huasanga is the Regional Director for EXIM Bank\, where she applies her trade finance expertise to support exporters across Michigan\, Illinois\, Iowa\, Nebraska\, Minnesota\, Wisconsin\, Kansas\, Missouri\, South Dakota\, North Dakota\, and Ohio\, helping them strengthen their competitive position in the global marketplace. With extensive experience in exporting\, importing\, international business intelligence\, and logistics\, Mariel is a seasoned expert in international trade. She holds a bachelor’s degree in international business from the University of Lima and an MBA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Mariel is also a Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) through NASBITE International. Fluent in multiple languages\, including Italian\, French\, Portuguese\, and Spanish\, she brings a diverse\, global perspective to her work. \nKeith Schlegal is an Export Finance Manager with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)’s Office of Manufacturing and Trade\, whose mission is to enhance the ability of small businesses to compete in the global marketplace. Based in the Chicago SBA Illinois District Office\, Keith works with banks and SBA Resource Partners throughout Illinois and Wisconsin to increase access to capital for small business exporters. He has experience in international trade\, commercial lending\, and supply chain finance. Prior to joining the SBA\, he had 20 years working in the private sector for a couple of financial institutions covering global trade & supply chain finance. He earned his bachelor’s degree from DePaul University in Chicago\, IL while majoring in International Studies with a focus on International Political Economies.
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/itc-webinar-go-global-federal-resources-for-your-export-success/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:ITC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160226
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SUMMARY:Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar: Certification Series Part 2 – SBA Small Business Certifications
DESCRIPTION:This session is part 2 of a 4-part series. \nPresented by Keli Krueger-Huhra\, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC \nThis course provides an in-depth review of the Small Business Administration (SBA) certifications designated for small businesses pursuing opportunities in the federal government marketplace. In this webinar you will learn the specifics of how to qualify a business for Small Business Self Certification and a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB).  In addition\, we will introduce the SBA’s new unified certification website\, MySBA Certifications portal and the process and requirements for application in the 8(a) Business Development Program\, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)\, Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)\, Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone)\, Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)\, and Economic Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB).  Take advantage of this program to gain the confidence to apply for certification. \nDate: Monday\, June 16\, 2025\nTime: 10-11 AM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_73d19jmKQjKowrMO02Fr1Q\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-certification-series-part-2-sba-small-business-certifications-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:APEX
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160226
CREATED:20250409T152728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T152728Z
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SUMMARY:Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar: Certification Series Part 1 – Why Certify?
DESCRIPTION:This session is part 1 of a 4-part series. \nPresented by Keli Krueger-Huhra\, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC \nSocioeconomic 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 set-aside and sole source contract opportunities. \nWhen pursuing federal contract opportunities\, it’s important for small businesses to take advantage of every benefit available to them. Learning about and leveraging socioeconomic programs is a great tool to increase your business’s competitiveness. \nJoin us as we present an overview of the available certifications and benefits available to participants.  Three additional sessions will be available with details specific to the state and federal certifications discussed in this webinar. \nDate: Monday\, June 9\, 2025\nTime: 10-11 AM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qtG64InSQnGJ_A-04I1xcQ\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-certification-series-part-1-why-certify-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:APEX
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160226
CREATED:20250501T185824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T191323Z
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SUMMARY:ITC Webinar: Illinois State Trade and Export Promotion (ISTEP) Program
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Riccardo Navon\, Trade Specialist – Europe – Office of Trade & Investment\, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity \nThe Illinois Department of Commerce’s Office of Trade and Investment (OTI) administers the Illinois State Trade and Export Program (ISTEP) program which provides Illinois’ small businesses with both financial and technical assistance to increase their exports. The ISTEP program includes 5 options for Illinois’ companies to grow their export sales: \n\nGroup Trade Missions\nIndividual Foreign Market Sales Missions\nProduct Compliance\nWebsite Localization\nEXIM Bank: Export Credit Insurance\n\nThis webinar will discuss the ISTEP program\, the purpose & impact of the program\, and answer any questions you may have. \nThe webinar will be approximately 30-40 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. \nDate: Tuesday\, June 3\, 2025\nTime: 2-3 PM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Jxv60fG4RTaodMgAADBmxw \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. \nRiccardo Navon is an accomplished international trade and marketing professional with decades of experience in strategic marketing\, global sales\, operations\, and procurement. Currently serving as an International Trade Specialist at DCEO in Chicago\, he has a strong track record of driving business growth\, managing international teams\, and enhancing operational efficiency across diverse industries. Riccardo has held leadership roles in the private sector both in Europe and the US\, contributing to business expansion\, restructuring initiatives\, and the successful execution of cross-border projects.
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/itc-webinar-illinois-state-trade-and-export-promotion-istep-program/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:ITC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T100000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160226
CREATED:20250429T135157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T135157Z
UID:10000273-1747994400-1747994400@cusbdc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Understanding Financial Statements
DESCRIPTION:This webinar 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 Todd Davis – Partner\, M|H \nProperly understanding your financial statements enables better decision-making now and in the future\, as you gain a clear picture of your company’s health and performance. Whether it’s your balance sheet\, income statement\, or statement of cash flows\, each serves a purpose and is important for different reasons. In this webinar\, we will discuss the importance of each and some key metrics to keep an eye on. \nDate: Friday\, May 23\, 2025\nTime: 10-11 AM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9uypxdN4TW2tEV2V2JgGAA\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. \nTodd is a partner with M|H\, which has offices in Champaign\, Peoria\, and\, most recently\, Danville.  Before joining M|H in 2023\, Todd served eight years as the Chief Accounting Officer at Hallador Energy Company\, where he played a pivotal role in managing financial operations and ensuring SEC and tax compliance. He also served as a Director and Senior Manager for 16 years at a large national accounting firm.  Todd’s expertise in overseeing accounting operations and compliance is utilized to manage our Business Advisory Services (BAS) and Virtual Chief Financial Officer (VCFO) services.
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/webinar-understanding-financial-statements/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Accounting,City of Champaign Grant Program Reimbursement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160226
CREATED:20250203T202158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T202158Z
UID:10000222-1747821600-1747825200@cusbdc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Legal Business Entity Formation 101 - Choosing the Right Structure for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:This webinar 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 Alan Singleton\, President – Singleton Law Firm \nThinking about starting a business or re-evaluating your current structure? Join us and local attorney\, Alan Singleton\, for a webinar to learn the fundamentals of legal business entity selection and formation. This session will explore the pros and cons of various structures\, including sole proprietorships\, partnerships\, LLCs\, S corporations and C corporations.  Social purpose organizations and not for profits will also receive mention. Discover how the right entity can impact your taxes\, liability\, and growth potential\, and gain the knowledge you need to make informed decisions for your business’s success. This session is for entrepreneurs and small business owners at any stage. \nDate: Wednesday\, May 21\, 2025\nTime: 10-11 AM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cakwSrF4QDermzkEWkMjTg\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. \nAlan is the President of Singleton Law Firm. He has more than 25 years of experience working with entrepreneurs to develop legal solutions for companies at all stages of development and build their international intellectual property portfolios. Clients appreciate Alan’s ability to see the big picture and give comprehensive advice with both legal and business considerations in mind. \nAlan’s practice is focused on corporate formation and transactions (including angel / venture capital investment rounds and mergers and acquisitions)\, intellectual property (technology licensing\, trademark\, and patent matters)\, and real estate
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/webinar-legal-business-entity-formation-101-choosing-the-right-structure-for-your-business-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:City of Champaign Grant Program Reimbursement,Singleton Law Firm
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160226
CREATED:20250409T152557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T152557Z
UID:10000250-1747144800-1747148400@cusbdc.org
SUMMARY:Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar: Start Now in Government Contracting Series Part 3 – Capability Statements
DESCRIPTION:This session is part 3 of a 3-part series. \nPresented by Keli Krueger-Huhra\, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC \nIn this session\, we will uncover the five essential sections that every powerful Capabilities Statement needs to include: \n\nCore Competencies\nDifferentiators\nPast Performance\nCompany Data\nContact Information\n\nYou’ll understand how to highlight your successes\, showcase your strengths\, and set your business apart from your competitors.  We’ll also discuss design dos and don’ts to ensure your Capabilities Statements stand out in decision-makers’ eyes.  This is also an opportunity to ask questions about your existing Capabilities Statement and how to perfect it. \nDate: Tuesday\, May 13\, 2025\nTime: 2-3 PM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hBkfsQZLTHSmfSMNECkteg\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-start-now-in-government-contracting-series-part-3-capability-statements-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:APEX
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160226
CREATED:20250306T205728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T205728Z
UID:10000245-1746698400-1746702000@cusbdc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Unlock Fresh Insights with Gies Business Students
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating National Small Business Week — May 4-10\, 2025 \nPresented by Salvo Rodriquez — Associate Director\, Business Development\, Magelli Office of Experiential Learning \nJoin us for an exclusive webinar to learn how the Magelli Office of Experiential Learning at Gies College of Business can help solve real business challenges through the Action Learning Program—now sourcing projects for the Fall 2025 semester! \nWhat is offered: \nTeams of six Gies students\, guided by expert faculty\, will tackle your business problem and provide custom\, data-driven recommendations—at no cost to you! \nHow they help: \n\nOptimizing marketing strategies & brand positioning\nFinancial modeling & revenue growth analysis\nData analytics & AI-driven insights\nGo-to-market strategy & competitive positioning\nNavigating post-pandemic business challenges\n\nCompanies are required to commit one hour per week to meet with the student team\, provide insights\, and offer feedback. \nWhether you’re looking to analyze big data\, adapt to AI\, or refine your business model\, the Gies students are ready to bring fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to your company. \nThe webinar will be approximately 30-40 minutes of presentation time\, followed by Q&A. Participants will be able to ask questions in the chatbox\, which will be addressed at the end of the presentation\, moderated by a member of our team. \nDate: Thursday\, May 8\, 2025\nTime: 10-11 AM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Hcqi7HqBQbWw0J_l63N2-w\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. \nAbout Salvo Rodriquez: Born and raised in Champaign\, Salvo is an alumnus of Parkland College\, Eastern Illinois University\, and most recently an MBA graduate from the University of Illinois (Gies ’20). Salvo’s career spans over 20 years in client relations\, ranging from small businesses to nonprofits\, and now includes the University of Illinois. Before joining the College of Business in August 2023\, he served as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at United Way of Champaign County. In this role\, he oversaw all workplace giving campaigns and developed innovative ways to collaborate with local businesses\, municipalities\, and individual donors through volunteerism. During his tenure at United Way\, he was recognized by Champaign West Rotary as the Rookie of the Year and received a Community Impact Award from the Junior League of Champaign Urbana. In 2019\, he was honored with the Man of the Year Award as part of Central Illinois Business’s 40 Under 40. Since joining Gies College of Business as the Associate Director for the Magelli Office of Experiential Learning\, he has overseen efforts to source over 300 projects each academic year\, providing Gies Business students with real-world experience through in-class business consulting projects from alumni nationwide and companies ranging from nonprofits to Fortune 500s across various industries.
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/webinar-unlock-fresh-insights-with-gies-business-students/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:National Small Business Week
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160226
CREATED:20250220T135633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T140547Z
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SUMMARY:SBDC Webinar: City of Champaign Diversity Advancement Program (CDAP)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating National Small Business Week — May 4-10\, 2025 \nThe City of Champaign Diversity Advancement Program (CDAP) encourages City departments\, contractors\, and other vendors doing business with the City to increase the amount of goods and services provided by local businesses owned by minorities\, women\, and other socially and economically disadvantaged groups. \nThe objectives of the CDAP program are to strengthen the use of businesses owned by women\, racial/ethnic minorities\, and other identified socially disadvantaged groups as defined in City purchasing and contracting policies\, and to build capacity for these businesses through mentoring and training\, and to develop and sustain a diverse pool of qualified businesses used by the City of Champaign. CDAP program requirements apply to all City purchases and are part of the City’s purchasing policies. \nAdonis Fuller\, the City of Champaign’s Purchasing / Compliance Specialist\, and Mikal Washington\, Community Relations Specialist\, will provide an overview of the program\, including how to become a CDAP vendor. \nThe webinar will be approximately 30-40 minutes of presentation time\, followed by Q&A. Participants will be able to ask questions in the chatbox\, which will be addressed at the end of the presentation\, moderated by a member of our team. \nDate: Wednesday\, May 7\, 2025\nTime: 10-11 AM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2ESUcr72SjGuo48o1956Yg \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/sbdc-webinar-city-of-champaign-diversity-advancement-program-cdap/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:National Small Business Week
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160226
CREATED:20250409T152443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T152443Z
UID:10000249-1746180000-1746183600@cusbdc.org
SUMMARY:Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar: Start Now in Government Contracting Series Part 2 – Develop Your Government Market Plan: Building Relationships with Your Target Agencies & Allies
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Keli Krueger-Huhra\, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC \nBuilding a reputation as an expert in your industry\, building relationships with potential customers and partners\, and getting face time at industry events or meetings are as vital in government business as they are in private sector sales.  However\, due to government acquisition regulations\, it is critical to establish relationships and build trust long before a solicitation is released. In this session\, we’ll explore the pivotal role that marketing plays in winning government procurement opportunities.  We’ll delve into the resources available for small businesses to connect with their target agencies\, such as agency OSDBUs\, SBA PCRs\, SBLOs\, and other allies who advocate for small businesses.  We’ll look at marketing tools such as the Dynamic Small Business Search to enhance your company’s visibility to agencies and primes. You’ll also learn to find and prepare for networking and matchmaking events.  Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your marketing game in the procurement landscape. \nDate: Friday\, May 2\, 2025\nTime: 10-11 AM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-u7I9ltrSduTxRf1trSTWQ\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-start-now-in-government-contracting-series-part-2-develop-your-government-market-plan-building-relationships-with-your-target-agencies-allies-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:APEX
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160226
CREATED:20250203T202050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T202050Z
UID:10000221-1745488800-1745492400@cusbdc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Using Intellectual Property to Maximize Business Value - Protecting Innovations and Avoiding Landmines
DESCRIPTION:This webinar 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 Alan Singleton\, President – Singleton Law Firm \nAre you ready to safeguard some of your business’s most valuable assets—your innovations and creations? Join us and local attorney\, Alan Singleton\, for a webinar on the essentials of intellectual property (IP) for small business owners. This session will introduce trademarks\, copyrights\, patents\, and trade secrets—why they matter and how to leverage them strategically. Gain insights on when and how to use IP tools to maximize value for your business. Ideal for entrepreneurs\, startups\, and established businesses alike! \nDate: Thursday\, April 24\, 2025\nTime: 10-11 AM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SgK9vCdJTM-3qQmsCZveJg\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. \nAlan is the President of Singleton Law Firm. He has more than 25 years of experience working with entrepreneurs to develop legal solutions for companies at all stages of development and build their international intellectual property portfolios. Clients appreciate Alan’s ability to see the big picture and give comprehensive advice with both legal and business considerations in mind. \nAlan’s practice is focused on corporate formation and transactions (including angel / venture capital investment rounds and mergers and acquisitions)\, intellectual property (technology licensing\, trademark\, and patent matters)\, and real estate
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/webinar-using-intellectual-property-to-maximize-business-value-protecting-innovations-and-avoiding-landmines/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:City of Champaign Grant Program Reimbursement,Singleton Law Firm
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160226
CREATED:20250321T143420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T143420Z
UID:10000247-1745330400-1745334000@cusbdc.org
SUMMARY:Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar: Mentor / Protégé Programs
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Keli Krueger-Huhra\, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC \nDid you know that you can accelerate government contracting success through Mentor-Protégé Programs?  The purpose of the MPP is to enhance the capabilities of protégé firms by requiring approved mentors to provide business development assistance to protégé firms and to improve the protégé firms’ ability to compete for federal contracts successfully.  Multiple programs are created to incentivize Prime Contractors to assist small businesses and increase participation in government and commercial contracts.  Join us as we discuss the benefits for the Mentors and the Proteges by participating in one of these programs. \nDate: Tuesday\, April 22\, 2025\nTime: 2-3 PM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VAK3yci7TKieTVeokG4DlA\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-mentor-protege-programs/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:APEX
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160226
CREATED:20250326T135939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T140341Z
UID:10000248-1745244000-1745247600@cusbdc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Best Accounting Practices for Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:This webinar 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 Todd Davis – Partner\, M|H \nAccurate financial information is essential for running a successful business. Discipline and a few best practices can help remove much of the uncertainty in your business operations and give you the tools to make more informed business decisions. \nIn this interactive webinar\, you will learn some of the best practices we see in successful small businesses. These practices won’t necessarily guarantee success\, but they will be a big step in getting you there. \nDate: Monday\, April 21\, 2025\nTime: 2-3 PM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CksNc_u_RayYIHKTgNb7lA\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. \nTodd is a partner with M|H\, which has offices in Champaign\, Peoria\, and\, most recently\, Danville.  Before joining M|H in 2023\, Todd served eight years as the Chief Accounting Officer at Hallador Energy Company\, where he played a pivotal role in managing financial operations and ensuring SEC and tax compliance. He also served as a Director and Senior Manager for 16 years at a large national accounting firm.  Todd’s expertise overseeing accounting operations and compliance is utilized to oversee our Business Advisory Services (BAS) and Virtual Chief Financial Officer (VCFO) services.
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/webinar-best-accounting-practices-for-your-small-business/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Accounting,City of Champaign Grant Program Reimbursement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160226
CREATED:20250225T160320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T160701Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Navigating the Commercial Leasing Process
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jill Guth\, Designated Managing Broker / Owner — Guth & Associates \nAre you thinking or dreaming of leasing a space for your small business? Navigating the leasing process can be complex. Join this webinar to hear from local broker Jill Guth! She’ll break down the process and help you understand the basics – what all small business owners should know – including: what to expect and ask\, the difference between NNN and Gross\, understanding what’s in a lease agreement\, and more. \nThis webinar will provide an overview of the commercial leasing process and information to help you take the proper steps in the correct order. Following the presentation\, Q&A will be available. \nDate: Friday\, April 18\, 2025\nTime: 10-11 AM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9CpWbxWmQ–MGwsRx3kEmA  \n*After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nJill Guth has over 37 years of leadership and management experience in the economic development arena which cultivated a variety of relationships in numerous sectors. Prior to forming Guth & Associates\, Jill served as the Director of Commercial Leasing & Marketing for JSM. During her time with JSM\, Guth served on several boards and committees throughout the community and founded the Champaign Center Partnership which works to promote Champaign’s Center City. Before her role at JSM\, Guth served as the President/CEO of Campustown 2000 where she implemented programs to redevelop and revitalize the greater Campustown area\, serving the University of Illinois. After Campustown 2000\, Guth served as the Executive Director of the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation where she led efforts to increase economic development activities on a county-wide basis. Combining her experience in marketing\, real estate\, and economic development\, Guth is able to provide tailored strategies to meet the needs of each individual client.
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/webinar-navigating-the-commercial-leasing-process/
LOCATION:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160226
CREATED:20250109T190024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T140831Z
UID:10000213-1744898400-1744902000@cusbdc.org
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\nWednesday\, March 12\, 2025 – 10-11 AM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yOONX7swSc-NfMfLMou5jQ \nThursday\, April 17\, 2025 – 2-3 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p_nefLwvTtKfhSfLKO1NRQ \nWednesday\, July 16\, 2025 – 10-11 AM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XqpOOpw0SH6YllP5IsJXBw\nThursday\, August 21\, 2025 – 2-3 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cnDgNhcXT8OM3QNZNoXANQ\nMonday\, September 22\, 2025 – 2-3 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TsPEGWmNRMuRsjkaQwAIQw\nThursday\, October 16\, 2025 – 10-11 AM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_48U0MkuBQQa1cKm2cfPKdQ\nWednesday\, November 19\, 2025 – 2-3 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HbuHo3rNRhigMR-lGb80fA\nMonday\, December 15\, 2025 – 10-11 AM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ixM7JDROQ5mt8MIRDIYxxA\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-4-2/2025-04-17/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Writing a Business Plan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160226
CREATED:20250321T142640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T142640Z
UID:10000246-1744365600-1744369200@cusbdc.org
SUMMARY:Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar: Start Now in Government Contracting Series Part 1 – Conducting Market Research
DESCRIPTION:This session is part 1 of a 3-part series. \nPresented by Keli Krueger-Huhra\, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC \nWhat do we find when we do Market Research?  Propensity!  In other words: \n\nWho buys what you sell?\nHow do they buy it?\nHow often do they buy it?\nHow much they are buying?\n\nThis is the beginning of the journey to determine if government contracting is a good fit for your business.  In the first of our 3-part series\, we will help you decide whether you can compete based on what the marketplace tells you.  You’ll learn how to effectively use available resources to perform research for past awards\, current agency opportunities\, and forecasts to determine which agencies use your product or services.  We’ll show you how to generate agency top ten lists and see how you can get questions answered by using the search criteria for informing the results. \nDate: Friday\, April 11\, 2025\nTime: 10-11 AM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LsnGyGh1TOOWvOWHRICEUA \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-start-now-in-government-contracting-series-part-1-conducting-market-research-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:APEX,Certification Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160226
CREATED:20250206T210352Z
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SUMMARY:Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar: How to Respond to an RFP/RFQ – Mastering Proposal Writing
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Keli Krueger-Huhra\, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC \nUnlock the foundations and building blocks to crafting compelling\, winning proposals with our in-depth presentation.  We will cover important aspects of the process to respond to government solicitations.  This includes understanding the clients’ needs to structure your response and addressing their evaluation criteria.  Gain the skills and strategies needed to stand out in competitive bid processes and avoid Common Pitfalls in Proposal Development. \nDate: Friday\, March 28\, 2025\nTime: 10-11 AM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DnV0ENmLTJmIacVDV1ud-w\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-how-to-respond-to-an-rfp-rfq-mastering-proposal-writing/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:APEX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160226
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Best Practices in New Hire Onboarding
DESCRIPTION:This webinar 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 Kelly Gust\, President and Chief Encourager – HR Full Circle \nWhy bring people in the front door\, only to see them walk straight out the back door? Supervisors need to know how to welcome people to your organization\, foster a sense of belonging\, and ramp up new hires to full performance! In this presentation\, HR Full Circle will share a timeline and basic onboarding checklist for new hire onboarding. In addition\, we’ll explore best practices for onboarding that will build excitement and trust in your organization from day 1. \nDate: Tuesday\, March 25\, 2025\nTime: 10-11 AM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uR3NEo1rTDG-H5s2nb6Z7g\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. \nKelly Gust got her start in HR working at the bar her parents owned in Wisconsin. Why DID so many people like to drink cocktails and complain about their jobs? With a liberal arts degree from the University of Minnesota\, she was worried she’d ALSO end up bartending\, so she pursued her master’s from California State University\, then worked at great companies like Starwood Hotels and Hot Topic. Her 20-year career has been spent making work BETTER; better hiring\, onboarding\, leader development\, employee engagement and team building. Kelly now owns a business\, but instead of a bar it’s HR Full Circle\, where she helps organizations hire\, inspire and engage their teams to make work better. She also stays busy raising 2 teenage sons\, cooking healthy food that they refuse to eat as well as running\, gardening\, travel\, trying to improve her golf game and spending time at the lake. \nThis session is sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC and presented in collaboration with Champaign County EDC and University of Illinois Research Park.
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/webinar-best-practices-in-new-hire-onboarding/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:City of Champaign Grant Program Reimbursement,HR Full Circle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160226
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Planning for the Future - Succession Strategies for Small Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:This webinar 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 Alan Singleton\, President – Singleton Law Firm \nThinking about retirement\, transferring ownership\, or ensuring the long-term success of your business? Join us and local attorney\, Alan Singleton\, for a webinar focused on business succession planning. This session will provide practical insights and actionable strategies to help you navigate key considerations\, address common challenges\, and create a smooth transition plan. Gain insights on how to maximize value and protect your business\, employees\, and legacy for years to come. Perfect for small business owners at any stage of planning! \nDate: Monday\, March 24\, 2024\nTime: 2-3 PM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sbPoPaJcTAWiYj7bEiz_sw\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. \nAlan is the President of Singleton Law Firm. He has more than 25 years of experience working with entrepreneurs to develop legal solutions for companies at all stages of development and build their international intellectual property portfolios. Clients appreciate Alan’s ability to see the big picture and give comprehensive advice with both legal and business considerations in mind. \nAlan’s practice is focused on corporate formation and transactions (including angel / venture capital investment rounds and mergers and acquisitions)\, intellectual property (technology licensing\, trademark\, and patent matters)\, and real estate
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/webinar-planning-for-the-future-succession-strategies-for-small-business-owners/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:City of Champaign Grant Program Reimbursement,Singleton Law Firm
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160226
CREATED:20250206T210255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T210255Z
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SUMMARY:Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar: Certification Series Part 4 – USDOT (IDOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification
DESCRIPTION:This session is part 4 of a 4-part series. \nPresented by Keli Krueger-Huhra\, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC \nIn accordance with 49 CFR Part 26 the Illinois Department of Transportation Office of Business and Workforce Diversity administers the DBE program.  The DBE regulations mandate that minority and women owned businesses be afforded the opportunity to participate in IDOT federally assisted highway\, transit and airport contracts.  Businesses involved in highway construction-related services (non-vertical)\, consultants\, and supplier/equipment\, rental/trucking services are considered for participation in IDOT’s DBE Program. In this session we will discuss the options to apply for DBE certification along with the requirement and process. \nDate: Thursday\, March 20\, 2025\nTime: 10-11 AM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TeDqFUZ9QnKELciVPi_5mA\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-certification-series-part-4-usdot-idot-disadvantaged-business-enterprise-dbe-certification/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:APEX,Certification Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T160226
CREATED:20250109T190024Z
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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\nWednesday\, March 12\, 2025 – 10-11 AM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yOONX7swSc-NfMfLMou5jQ \nThursday\, April 17\, 2025 – 2-3 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p_nefLwvTtKfhSfLKO1NRQ \nWednesday\, July 16\, 2025 – 10-11 AM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XqpOOpw0SH6YllP5IsJXBw\nThursday\, August 21\, 2025 – 2-3 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cnDgNhcXT8OM3QNZNoXANQ\nMonday\, September 22\, 2025 – 2-3 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TsPEGWmNRMuRsjkaQwAIQw\nThursday\, October 16\, 2025 – 10-11 AM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_48U0MkuBQQa1cKm2cfPKdQ\nWednesday\, November 19\, 2025 – 2-3 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HbuHo3rNRhigMR-lGb80fA\nMonday\, December 15\, 2025 – 10-11 AM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ixM7JDROQ5mt8MIRDIYxxA\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-4-2/2025-03-12/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Writing a Business Plan
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