Your data is talking. Are you listening? Artificial Intelligence has changed the game. You no longer need to be a math whiz to understand your website. This beginner-friendly workshop shows you how to pair Google Analytics with AI to turn raw traffic into clear business insights. Stop guessing and start growing with tools that highlight […]
BEFORE THE BUSINESS: Build and Test Your Business Model Canvas helps aspiring entrepreneurs avoid moving forward before understanding how the business will actually work. In this hands-on workshop, participants will pressure test their idea, identify customers, clarify value, explore revenue and costs, spot gaps, and uncover assumptions before investing time, money, and energy into launch. […]
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 […]
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. What Business Owners Learn: *Real tools to engage and retain key employees *How financial transparency can […]
If your business isn’t on Google, you don’t exist to the modern customer. But today, "being on Google" means more than just a pin on a map. It means being the answer when AI-powered search engines recommend the best local spots. This workshop walks you through how to build a high-performing Google Business Profile that […]
Your business is full of valuable information — proposals, contracts, SOPs, reports, meeting notes — but too often those documents sit unused. In this intermediate-level workshop, you’ll learn how to use Gemini Notebook to transform your existing business documents into clear insights, decisions, and action plans. We’ll walk through how to upload and organize key […]
In this workshop you will learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads. In this session we’ll talk about: How to measure success How to create an account and set up an ad campaign How to write great ads, refine keywords, and include ad extensions Our Speaker Maria Elena Duron […]
AI isn't just a tool-it’s reshaping entire business models. This session explores how to leverage AI to innovate your offers, streamline operations, and stay ahead of shifting market dynamics. What You’ll Learn: ✅ Business model patterns emerging in the AI era✅ How to evolve your offer using AI tools and insights✅ Creating recurring value with […]
Heard the buzz about AI, but wondering what it actually means for your business? This workshop cuts through the noise. By exploring practical applications and real-life examples from business owners like you, you’ll leave with a personalized plan to put AI to work for your business right away. You won't just learn about Google AI […]
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. Dear Friends, Alumni, Business Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Community Partners,Twenty-five years ago, a vision became a reality through the establishment of the TurnerCenter for Entrepreneurship at Bradley University. What […]
AI-powered search doesn’t see your content like a human. It reads structure, relevance, and trust. This session teaches you how to send the right signals to both AI and your audience—so you show up and get chosen. What You’ll Learn:✅ What Google’s AI Overviews really pull from—and how to be included✅ The 3 types of […]
The Illinois Innovation Voucher Program provides grant funding up to $75,000 to support costs related to a sponsored-research project with a university. The Illinois Science and Technology Coalition administers the program. Bradley University has supported two successful voucher projects. The voucher program aims to further develop a company’s IP through cooperative research with faculty and […]
