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 […]

Join the Illinois APEX Accelerator Center at Bradley University and the Purchasing Manager for the City of Peoria for a one-hour webinar designed to help businesses understand how to successfully engage in local government contracting. This session will provide a clear overview of the procurement process, including purchasing thresholds, when opportunities are formally bid, and […]

You didn’t start your business to spend your day buried in emails, chasing follow-ups, and trying to remember what happened in your last five conversations. But that’s where most business owners are right now. Not because they’re doing anything wrong… but because the way their work flows hasn’t been recalibrated for how business actually runs […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that can help simplify business tasks and create new opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs – but knowing how to use it may seem out of reach. Developed with input from experts at Google, this workshop will explain the basics of AI and how AI-powered tools by Google […]

Have you ever wondered how businesses find contracting opportunities with the State of Illinois? Or where state agencies post bids and purchasing opportunities? This is your chance to get clear, practical guidance on navigating Illinois BidBuy. Join the Illinois APEX Accelerator Center at Bradley University and Johnny Rodriguez from the Illinois Commission on Equity and […]

​Small business owners wear many hats, but repetitive tasks shouldn’t slow you down. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to use Gemini to automate and streamline everyday business workflows so you can focus on growth instead of busy work. ​We’ll walk through practical, real-world examples of how entrepreneurs are using Gemini to draft emails, […]

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 […]

Google has officially rewritten the rules for business owners, marketers, and operators. We are moving rapidly out of the "chatbot era" and entering a new landscape of automated, interconnected tools designed to handle complex workflows for you. This webinar will pull back the curtain on the critical updates sweeping across the Google business ecosystem. We’ll […]