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SUMMARY:Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This in-person workshop is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn all the components of how to start a successful business in Illinois. Get a realistic view of the requirements to start a business and the resources available to support your new venture. While attending this no cost 2-hour workshop\, you will learn how to get your business name registered\, where to obtain a tax ID number\, which legal form to choose\, business planning\, taxes\, financing options and much more! After attending the workshop\, our team of certified business advisors are available to work with you\, one-on-one\, to navigate the process and help you succeed! This workshop is sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and co-sponsored by Morton Community Bank. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email. All of these workshops are in-person. \n\n\n\nREGISTER TODAY\n\n\n\n\n2026 Schedule\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\,  January 21 | 10:00AM—12:00PMPeoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register\n\n\n\nWednesday\,  February 18 | 9:00AM—11:00AMPeoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register\n\n\n\nWednesday\,  March 18 | 3:00PM—5:00PMBradley University – BECC 1130\, 1422 W Main Street\, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register\n\n\n\nWednesday\,  April 15 | 9:00AM—11:00AMPeoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register\n\n\n\nWednesday\,  May 13 | 1:00PM—3:00PMPeoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register\n\n\n\nWednesday\,  June 10 | 3:00PM—5:00PMPeoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend one of the in-person events above\, please watch the on-demand recording of the State of Illinois’ introductory guide for entrepreneurs wanting to start a business in Illinois below\, prior to meeting with a business advisor. \n\n\n\nView On-demand Recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact the Illinois Small Business Development Center at illinoissbdc@bradley.edu or call 309.677.2992 (ask for Amy\, if prompted).
URL:https://theturnercenter.org/event/starting-your-business-in-illinois-workshop-13/
LOCATION:Peoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria\, IL\, 61606\, United States
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SUMMARY:People\, Profit\, and Performance Seminar
DESCRIPTION:A 90-minute\, high impact session delivered by Illinois Center for Employee Ownership (ILCEO)\, to business owners introducing the powerful principles of The Great Game of Business\, Inc. – a proven framework to help employees think and act like owners.  \n\n\n\nWhat Business Owners Learn: *Real tools to engage and retain key employees \n\n\n\n*How financial transparency can drive performance \n\n\n\n*How to involve employees in decision-making \n\n\n\n*The basics of employee ownership models \n\n\n\nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://theturnercenter.org/event/people-profit-performance-seminar/
LOCATION:Peoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria\, IL\, 61606\, United States
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SUMMARY:Turner Center for Entrepreneurship            25th Anniversary Celebration &                Small Business Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on October 7th at the Renaissance Coliseum for a special celebration on the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship. The celebration includes our annual Turner Center Small Business Awards and new for this year\, we will honor our inaugural inductees into the Turner Center Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame. We will also have a entrepreneurship showcase featuring past award winners. President Shadid will join Bob and Carolyn Turner for this special event. Individual Tickets – $10 each\, Tables of 8 – $80 per table \n\n\n\nWe can’t wait to celebrate with you! \n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://theturnercenter.org/event/turner-center-for-entrepreneurship-25th-anniversary-celebration-small-business-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:Renaissance Coliseum\, 1600 W Main St\, Peoria\, 61606\, United States
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