# Event Details

- **Event Name**: SBDC Webinar: Starting a Business in Illinois
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: Presented by Lauren Gramly, Director – Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC

*This session will count towards the City of Champaign New & Growing Business grant application requirement of attending a workshop / meeting with an advisor.

Thinking about starting a business in Illinois? This webinar will cover the essential steps to get started, including evaluating your idea, identifying customers, creating a business plan, exploring funding options, and registering your business. You’ll also learn about no-cost resources and support available through the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC.

Topics covered:

- Evaluating your business idea and its feasibility
- Identifying your target customers
- Developing a simple business plan
- Exploring funding options, including loans and grants
- Navigating business formation and registration in Illinois

Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Time: 10-11 AM

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8QwpqL7PR5i_OqoXDYM4fA 
*After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

PLEASE NOTE: this webinar will be recorded and may be shared publicly. By registering for this webinar, you understand that your questions or comments shared during the webinar will be recorded and made available in the public domain.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/champaign-illinois/sbdc-webinar-starting-a-business-in-illinois/200030770628702
- **Event Categories**: workshops, virtual, webinar, business, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Champaign, Illinois
- **location**: Online event
- **full address**: Online event, 1817 S Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820-7263, United States, Champaign, Illinois

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is SBDC Webinar: Starting a Business in Illinois being held?
  - **A:** SBDC Webinar: Starting a Business in Illinois takes place on Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Online event, 1817 S Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820-7263, United States, Champaign, Illinois.
- **Q**: Who is organizing SBDC Webinar: Starting a Business in Illinois?
  - **A:** SBDC Webinar: Starting a Business in Illinois is organized by Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** SBDC Webinar: Starting a Business in Illinois is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Champaign, Illinois, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If SBDC Webinar: Starting a Business in Illinois sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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