# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 East Central Illinois Lender Forum
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am – Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: This event is for local lenders at financial institutions only. If you are a business interested in learning more, please join us for the Workshop: Navigating Lending Resources on April 24 from 1:30-3:30 PM.

Together with the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, we invite you to attend our 2026 East Central Illinois Lender Forum.

Attend this no-cost event, open to all area lenders, to refresh your knowledge and gain insights on available programs & resources.

Attendees will hear from:

- Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC
- Nick Kern — Loan Officer, Growth Corp
- Sara Vanhala — President, Growth Corp
- Aida Richardson — Chief Revenue Officer, Justine PETERSEN
- Robert Owens — Business Development Specialist, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
- Madeleine Wolske — East Central Senior Region Manager, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Red Team

Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
Time: 9:30 — 11:30 AM

Location: Champaign Public Library – Robeson Pavilion Rooms C (200 W. Green Street, Champaign, IL 61820)
RSVP: Free to attend; register below to secure a seat. All materials will be provided.

Hosted by: Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, Champaign County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC), and Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC (SBDC).
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/champaign/2026-east-central-illinois-lender-forum/200029771162418
- **Event Categories**: business, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Champaign
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Champaign Public Library
- **lat**: 40.111250748035
- **long**: -88.246006197881
- **full address**: Champaign Public Library, 200 W Green St, Champaign, IL 61820-5132, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 East Central Illinois Lender Forum being held?
  - **A:** 2026 East Central Illinois Lender Forum takes place on Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am to Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 am at Champaign Public Library, 200 W Green St, Champaign, IL 61820-5132, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 East Central Illinois Lender Forum?
  - **A:** 2026 East Central Illinois Lender Forum is organized by Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 East Central Illinois Lender Forum is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Champaign, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 East Central Illinois Lender Forum sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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