.Parkland College Community Education is offering the Essential Workplace Skills 6-class series starting this fall. These classes can be taken either individually or as a series, for maximum benefit. For more information + to register: parkland.edu/Main/Apply-Now…

This Thursday, September 12, CUSBDC Director Madeleine Wolske, will be joined by @CU_PublicHealth's Sarah Michaels for Illinois SBDC at Champaign County EDC Office Hours at Champaign Public Library. For more information: cusbdc.org/event/illinois…

Join us on 9/26 for the Workshop: Choosing the Right Website Platform for Your Business. This workshop will help businesses navigate the world of website platforms + reassess their online presence. For more info + to register (no-cost to attend): cusbdc.org/event/workshop…

Thanks to all who joined us for the Informational Session & Open Office Hours: City of Champaign Small Business Programs yesterday! If you weren't able to join us, we will be holding an online session on September 30: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Together with City of Champaign & Champaign County EDC, we will be hosting the Informational Session & Open Office Hours: City of Champaign Small Business Programs via Zoom on Monday, September 30, from 1-3 PM: cusbdc.org/event/informat…

Join us for the Workshop: Identify & Engage Your Target Audience on October 8. Attendees will learn how to identify their target audience, understand the audience's needs and preferences, and tailor marketing strategies to reach them effectively: cusbdc.org/event/workshop…

Savoy has announced a Building and Property Enhancement Grant program. The goal of this program is to provide assistance + incentive to commercial property owners/local businesses within commercial districts to improve the look and functionality: savoy.illinois.gov/departments/co…

Together with Illinois DCEO, University of Illinois, & University of Illinois System, Champaign County EDC is pleased to announce the Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC, a newly established Center to provide small businesses with resources to government contracting opportunities: cusbdc.org/news/champaign…

Join us on October 8 for the Workshop: Identify & Engage Your Target Audience. Attendees will learn how to identify their target audience, understand their preferences, and tailor marketing strategies to reach them effectively. For more info + to register: cusbdc.org/event/workshop…

The holidays are right around the corner & we want to make sure your business is ready for the shopping season! Join us on October 23 for the Workshop: Holiday Marketing Checklist – Getting Ready for Holiday Shopping. For more info + to register: cusbdc.org/event/workshop…

Does your small business have a challenge you're looking to work through? Apply for a Magelli Office of Experiential Learning project with Gies Business students! To learn more + to apply: giesbusiness.illinois.edu/experience/exp… #SmallBiz

If you missed our Workshop: Mastering Instagram Reels - An Interactive Walkthrough with Clanin Creative back in April, we're holding another session of it on November 14 at 10 AM! For more info + to register (no cost to attend): cusbdc.org/event/workshop…

The Village of Savoy will hold two open houses for small businesses to learn more about the Building and Property Enhancement Program. To learn more about the program: savoy.illinois.gov/departments/co…

Join us on November 25 at 1 PM for the next session of the SBDC Workshop: Starting Your Business in Illinois. SBDC Business Advisor Beth Patterson will lead attendees through the necessary steps to start a business. For more information + to register: cusbdc.org/event/sbdc-wor…

.Champaign Public Library's Young Entrepreneur Program will begin accepting applications for the Spring 2025 session on November 15! This program engages, educates, & empowers area high school students through entrepreneurship. For more information: champaign.org/teens/young-en…

We have a wide variety of events coming up in November! All training sessions, whether in-person or virtual, are offered at no cost to those interested in attending. For more information or to register: cusbdc.org/events/month/2…

The Village of Savoy is now accepting applications for the Building and Property Enhancement Grant (BPEG) program. For more information + to apply: savoy.illinois.gov/departments/co…

Curious about what an APEX Accelerator is & how it can help your business? Join us on 11/26 to discuss how businesses can leverage the services to prepare for and secure government contracts successfully, obtain various business certifications, and more: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

As part of National Veterans Small Business Week, the Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC will host the Veteran Business Resources webinar on 11/12. Co-hosted by SBA's Veterans Business Outreach Center, it is open to all & offered at no cost: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

‼️‼️‼️ We have enough Small Business Saturday materials for ten businesses! Our office is open 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday-Friday for pick up. If your business would like to claim a set, please email Jordan at [email protected]. #SmallBiz #SmallBizSaturday #ShopSmall #ShopLocal