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SUMMARY:Illinois Innovation Voucher Lunch and Learn Seminar
DESCRIPTION: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 students. Example grant activities include: \n\n\n\n\nprototyping\, piloting\, testing\, and product validation\n\n\n\nPersonnel costs for faculty and students\n\n\n\nNew product/process development\n\n\n\nNew service development\n\n\n\n\nThe workshop presentation is from Noon to 1 pm.  One-on-one meetings with the speaker will be available from 1 pm to 2 pm. \n\n\n\nTOPICS OF DISCUSSION:  \n\n\n\n\nOverview of the voucher program\n\n\n\nAllowable and non-allowable expenses\n\n\n\nProject timelines\n\n\n\nApplication details\n\n\n\nTips on writing a successful grant application\n\n\n\nApplication timelines\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOur Speaker: Jacob Barry\, PMPInnovation Program Manager\, Illinois Science and Technology Coalition \n\n\n\nJacob Barry serves as the Innovation Program Manager at ISTC\, where he leads initiatives that connect early-stage ventures with corporate partners\, research institutions\, and funding opportunities to drive economic growth and innovation across Illinois. He currently manages the Illinois Innovation Voucher Program\, a grant initiative that enables startups and small businesses to collaborate with universities on advanced research and development projects. \n\n\n\nThrough strategic partnerships and ecosystem engagement\, Jacob has helped streamline program operations\, expand outreach efforts\, and improve access to critical resources for technology-focused founders. He also leads corporate-startup engagement initiatives\, including the Executive Founders Program\, which supports underrepresented entrepreneurs\, and the Industry Series\, which showcases innovative startups across key sectors. Through these efforts\, he has facilitated meaningful collaborations between emerging companies and Fortune 1000 corporations\, strengthening the state’s innovation ecosystem. \n\n\n\nSponsored by:  Illinois Science and Technology Coalition  \n\n\n\nThe Illinois Innovation Voucher is funded through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
URL:https://theturnercenter.org/event/illinois-innovation-voucher-lunch-and-learn-seminar/
LOCATION:Peoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria\, IL\, 61606\, United States
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SUMMARY:Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 get your business name registered\, where to obtain a tax ID number\, which legal form to choose\, business planning\, taxes\, financing options and much more! After attending the workshop\, our team of certified business advisors are available to work with you\, one-on-one\, to navigate the process and help you succeed! This workshop is sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and co-sponsored by Morton Community Bank. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email. All of these workshops are in-person. \n\n\n\nREGISTER TODAY\n\n\n\n\n2026 Schedule\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\,  January 21 | 10:00AM—12:00PMPeoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register\n\n\n\nWednesday\,  February 18 | 9:00AM—11:00AMPeoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register\n\n\n\nWednesday\,  March 18 | 3:00PM—5:00PMBradley University – BECC 1130\, 1422 W Main Street\, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register\n\n\n\nWednesday\,  April 15 | 9:00AM—11:00AMPeoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register\n\n\n\nWednesday\,  May 13 | 1:00PM—3:00PMPeoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register\n\n\n\nWednesday\,  June 10 | 3:00PM—5:00PMPeoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend one of the in-person events above\, please watch the on-demand recording of the State of Illinois’ introductory guide for entrepreneurs wanting to start a business in Illinois below\, prior to meeting with a business advisor. \n\n\n\nView On-demand Recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact the Illinois Small Business Development Center at illinoissbdc@bradley.edu or call 309.677.2992 (ask for Amy\, if prompted).
URL:https://theturnercenter.org/event/starting-your-business-in-illinois-workshop-14/
LOCATION:Peoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria\, IL\, 61606\, United States
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SUMMARY:BoardSERVE: The Fundamentals of Serving on a Nonprofit Committee or Board of Directors
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLearn the basics of what goes into serving on a nonprofit committee or board of directors through our BoardSERVE seminars. Through engaging presentations and conversations\, participants will learn about the financial\, structural\, and strategic components of serving on a nonprofit committee or board. After completing the seminars\, Heart of Illinois United Way will stay connected with participants to connect them with local agencies when opportunities arise. \n\n\n\nTOPICS OF DISCUSSION:  \n\n\n\n\nThe intent of our BoardSERVE seminar is to equip participants with the knowledge they need to serve effectively on a nonprofit board or committee. Specific topics covered include finance\, structures\, strategy\, and types of nonprofit boards. The session is lecture-based but offers ample opportunities for discussion.\n\n\n\nThrough the BoardSERVE seminar\, you will participate in dynamic presentations and conversations designed to prepare you for impactful board service. The skills you will develop will help you support local nonprofits in creating lasting change.\n\n\n\n\nOur Speakers: \n\n\n\nJennifer Zammuto\, President of the Heart of Illinois United Way  \n\n\n\nJennifer Zammuto started her career in international exports and marketing (with certifications from Bradley University’s Turner Center)\, working at L.R. Nelson Corporation and Converse Marketing focused on advertising\, corporate communications\, and public relations before transitioning into philanthropic work for the Caterpillar Foundation. An active community member\, she served on almost every committee at the Heart of Illinois United Way before accepting the leadership role as President in 2018. Previously\, she was a member of Downtown Rotary\, CEO Council and the Center for Prevention of Abuse Board. Currently\, Jennifer serves on the Greater Peoria EDC Governing Board\, Nominating Committee and serves as Secretary\, on the LISC Central Illinois Board\, Choose Greater Peoria\, Regional Workforce Alliance\, the Health Care Collaborative\, the Tri County Partnership for a Healthy Community\, Al Hooks Black Leadership Initiative and Bradley University’s Turner School for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Advisory Council\, serves as a judge for their Social Impact Challenge and the Big Idea competition and more. \n\n\n\nHeather Robertson\, VP of Resource Development   \n\n\n\nHeather Robertson serves as Vice President of Resource Development at the Heart of Illinois United Way. Her role is centered on storytelling\, sharing the stories of impact with local donors through workplace campaign leadership. Heather’s career journey has included public education\, ministry\, advocacy and community partnerships. Corporate philanthropy is a through line\, allowing her to draw people together with a shared mission of community transformation.   \n\n\n\nNicole Wilson\, Vice President of Community Development \n\n\n\nNicole Wilson serves as Vice President of Community Investment at the Heart of Illinois United Way\, where she leads community investment\, nonprofit partnerships\, and collaborative efforts addressing complex community needs. With more than 20 years of experience in local government\, grants\, and community development\, Nicole has built her career around bringing people\, organizations\, and resources together to create meaningful community impact.
URL:https://theturnercenter.org/event/boardserve-the-fundamentals-of-serving-on-a-nonprofit-committee-or-board-of-directors/
LOCATION:Peoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria\, IL\, 61606\, United States
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SUMMARY:Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 get your business name registered\, where to obtain a tax ID number\, which legal form to choose\, business planning\, taxes\, financing options and much more! After attending the workshop\, our team of certified business advisors are available to work with you\, one-on-one\, to navigate the process and help you succeed! This workshop is sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and co-sponsored by Morton Community Bank. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email. All of these workshops are in-person. \n\n\n\nREGISTER TODAY\n\n\n\n\n2026 Schedule\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\,  January 21 | 10:00AM—12:00PMPeoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register\n\n\n\nWednesday\,  February 18 | 9:00AM—11:00AMPeoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register\n\n\n\nWednesday\,  March 18 | 3:00PM—5:00PMBradley University – BECC 1130\, 1422 W Main Street\, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register\n\n\n\nWednesday\,  April 15 | 9:00AM—11:00AMPeoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register\n\n\n\nWednesday\,  May 13 | 1:00PM—3:00PMPeoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register\n\n\n\nWednesday\,  June 10 | 3:00PM—5:00PMPeoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend one of the in-person events above\, please watch the on-demand recording of the State of Illinois’ introductory guide for entrepreneurs wanting to start a business in Illinois below\, prior to meeting with a business advisor. \n\n\n\nView On-demand Recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact the Illinois Small Business Development Center at illinoissbdc@bradley.edu or call 309.677.2992 (ask for Amy\, if prompted).
URL:https://theturnercenter.org/event/starting-your-business-in-illinois-workshop-15/
LOCATION:Peoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria\, IL\, 61606\, United States
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SUMMARY:Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 get your business name registered\, where to obtain a tax ID number\, which legal form to choose\, business planning\, taxes\, financing options and much more! After attending the workshop\, our team of certified business advisors are available to work with you\, one-on-one\, to navigate the process and help you succeed! This workshop is sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and co-sponsored by Morton Community Bank. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email. All of these workshops are in-person. \n\n\n\nREGISTER TODAY\n\n\n\n\n2026 Schedule\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\,  January 21 | 10:00AM—12:00PMPeoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register\n\n\n\nWednesday\,  February 18 | 9:00AM—11:00AMPeoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register\n\n\n\nWednesday\,  March 18 | 3:00PM—5:00PMBradley University – BECC 1130\, 1422 W Main Street\, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register\n\n\n\nWednesday\,  April 15 | 9:00AM—11:00AMPeoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register\n\n\n\nWednesday\,  May 13 | 1:00PM—3:00PMPeoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register\n\n\n\nWednesday\,  June 10 | 3:00PM—5:00PMPeoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend one of the in-person events above\, please watch the on-demand recording of the State of Illinois’ introductory guide for entrepreneurs wanting to start a business in Illinois below\, prior to meeting with a business advisor. \n\n\n\nView On-demand Recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact the Illinois Small Business Development Center at illinoissbdc@bradley.edu or call 309.677.2992 (ask for Amy\, if prompted).
URL:https://theturnercenter.org/event/starting-your-business-in-illinois-workshop-16/
LOCATION:Peoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria\, IL\, 61606\, United States
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