From Idea to Manufacturing: Your Pathway Starts Here Have an invention, prototype, or product idea you want to bring to life? Join us for Manufacturing 101: MVP to MFG – a two-part series helping innovators, makers, and small manufacturers turn concepts into reality. Discussion Topics: Meet the experts guiding you from prototype to production: Jeremy […]
YouTube is the second-largest search engine—and it’s now feeding AI tools directly. Learn how to create trust-building, searchable video content that boosts authority, leads, and visibility. What You’ll Learn: Built for: • Business owners, educators, and marketers who want to expand visibility using AI-optimized video content on YouTube Presented by: Maria Elena Duron, Championing the […]
National APEX Day Celebration Join us on National APEX Day for a no cost event where you'll have the opportunity to connect directly with Susan Morris, Director & Cybersecurity Adviser at the APEX Accelerator Center at Bradley University, and learn how the APEX program can help your business succeed in government contracting. We're also excited […]
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 2-hour workshop, at no cost, you will learn how […]
Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can finTariffs, tariffs and more international tariffs! If you are getting confused, don’t worry. The Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at The Turner Center for Entrepreneurship is pleased to host a 30-minute webinar covering the basics of international trade tariffs, how […]
Mastering AI and Microsoft 365 Copilot Certificate Course This course is for business owners, business professionals or students preparing for the workforce. "Mastering AI and Microsoft 365 Copilot" – a 6-week hybrid course designed for business owners and professionals who want to save time, boost productivity, and stay ahead of the curve. What you'll learn: […]
Being found online is no longer just about keywords. It’s about showing up everywhere AI looks. This session walks you through the visibility layers that matter now—and how to build a presence that sticks. What You’ll Learn: Built for: • Experts, consultants, and local businesses ready to optimize for human search, machine learning, and future-facing […]
In this powerful and practical keynote, Maria Elena Duron shares the personal story of the opportunity she missed - the chance to buy into eBay at $1/share - and uses it to deliver a critical message: we’re standing at the edge of the next eBay moment... and this time, it’s AI. But unlike AI keynotes […]
Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use. In this workshop, you will learn how to create and manage a Google Business Profile from start to finish. In […]
Credit Card Processing Made Simple: From Swipe to Settlement Are you confident you truly understand how credit card payments work for your business? From the moment a customer swipes their card (or enters it online) to the moment the funds reach your bank, there are multiple players, costs, and compliance rules at work. For many […]
Shop Local This Holiday Season! Come shop from a wide variety of local makers, food trucks, and small businesses — all in one festive, family-friendly setting! You’ll find: *Unique handmade […]
Who Sell Business to Business or Business to Government Get Contract-Ready: Funding and Bonding Tools for Small Companies Who Sell Business to Business or Business to Government Many small businesses […]
