Please join the Robert and Carolyn Turner Center for Entrepreneurship as we recognize and celebrate the success of entrepreneurs, start-ups, rural businesses, innovators and those who support them. This in-person event will be held on the Bradley University campus (Hayden-Clark Alumni Center, 816 N Tobias Ln). This event will showcase the success of our clients […]
Want to use AI to grow your business-but without the overwhelm or confusion? In this training, Maria Elena Duron-Google Coach and AI Integration Strategist-shares real-world ways to start using AI tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity, Fathom Notetaker, and Gamma AI to boost productivity, visibility, and decision-making in your small business. This isn’t theory. It’s […]
AI isn’t just for tech giants. It’s your small business accelerator-if you know how to use it right. This webinar walks you through practical AI strategies that help you move faster, get found, and compete smarter. What You’ll Learn: Built for: Solo entrepreneurs, creators, and small business teams ready to stop winging it and start […]
4 Day Live Training: September 9 -12th 11:00am- 12pm CT Session 1: Leveling Up With Google Whether you're refreshing your Google Business Profile or trying to stand out in a competitive market, this webinar covers the visibility strategies that work now. You'll learn how to optimize your profile, show up in AI and voice searches, […]
4 Day Live Training: September 9 -12th 11:00am- 12pm CT Session 2: Shield. Sharpen. Scale: AI Strategy for Small Business AI isn’t a trend-it’s the new terrain. In this clarity-driven session, you’ll learn how to navigate that landscape with a practical AI strategy that protects, sharpens, and scales your small business without the overwhelm. This […]
4 Day Live Training: September 9 -12th 11:00am- 12pm CT Session 3: Visibility Signals that Win in AI Search 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 […]
4 Day Live Training: September 9 -12th 11:00am- 12pm CT Session 4: AI Without Regret: Building Smarter Systems That Protect and Perform AI should be a growth engine-not a liability. But without the right systems in place, even well-meaning business owners can create more risk than results. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to design […]
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 […]
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 […]
