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  • July 2025

  • Thu 10
    July 10, 2025 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

    Helping Small Businesses Stay Ahead with AI

    Helping Small Businesses Stay Ahead with AI In today’s fast-changing world, small businesses must stay agile to remain competitive. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just for tech companies—it’s a practical tool that can help local businesses save time, reduce costs, and grow smarter. This free, hands-on workshop is designed for small business owners, nonprofit […]

  • Wed 23
    July 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop

    Peoria NEXT Innovation Center 801 W Main Street, Peoria, IL, United States

    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 […]

  • August 2025

  • Wed 13
    August 13, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

    Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop

    Peoria NEXT Innovation Center 801 W Main Street, Peoria, IL, United States

    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 […]

  • Thu 28
    August 28, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    7th Annual Turner Center for Entrepreneurship Small Business Awards

    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 […]

  • September 2025

  • Tue 2
    September 2, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Start SMART with AI – SMART BRAND SYSTEM

    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 […]

  • Wed 3
    September 3, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    The AI Advantage: Leveling the Playing Field for Small Business Growth – SMART BRAND SYSTEM

    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 […]

  • Tue 9
    September 9, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Day 1 of 4 Day Live Webinar Training: Be Seen. Be Trusted. Be Chosen

    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, […]

  • Wed 10
    September 10, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Day 2 of 4 Day Live Webinar Training: Be Seen. Be Trusted. Be Chosen

    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 […]

  • Thu 11
    September 11, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Day 3 of 4 Day Live Webinar Training: Be Seen. Be Trusted. Be Chosen

    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 […]

  • Fri 12
    September 12, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Day 4 of 4 Day Live Webinar Training: Be Seen. Be Trusted. Be Chosen

    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 […]

  • Wed 17
    September 17, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop

    Peoria NEXT Innovation Center 801 W Main Street, Peoria, IL, United States

    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 […]

  • Wed 24
    September 24, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Manufacturing 101: MVP to MFG

    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 […]

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