Presented by Madeleine Wolske, Director – Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC
Thinking about starting a business in Illinois? This workshop helps aspiring entrepreneurs understand the opportunities and requirements for starting their business. You’ll be taken step-by-step through a variety of topics and can ask questions.
Topics covered:
- Introduction to the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC
- Feasibility Checklist
- Creating a Lean Business Plan
- Identifying Your Customers
- Sources of Funding, including Financing and Grant Options
- Business Formation and Registration
- Thursday, January 30, 2025: 2 - 4 PM
https://cusbdc.org/event/sbdc-workshop-starting-your-business-in-illinois-10/
- Wednesday, February 19, 2025: 10 AM - 12 PM
https://cusbdc.org/event/sbdc-workshop-starting-your-business-in-illinois-11/
- Friday, March 14, 2025: 10 AM - 12 PM
https://cusbdc.org/event/sbdc-workshop-starting-your-business-in-illinois-12/
- Wednesday, April 23, 2025: 2-4 PM
https://cusbdc.org/event/sbdc-workshop-starting-your-business-in-illinois-13/
- Monday, May 5, 2025: 2-4 PM
https://cusbdc.org/event/sbdc-workshop-starting-your-business-in-illinois-14/
- Friday, June 27, 2025: 10 AM - 12 PM
https://cusbdc.org/event/sbdc-workshop-starting-your-business-in-illinois-15/
- Monday, July 21, 2025: 6-8 PM
https://cusbdc.org/event/sbdc-workshop-starting-your-business-in-illinois-16/
- Monday, August 18, 2025: 6-8 PM
https://cusbdc.org/event/sbdc-workshop-starting-your-business-in-illinois-17/
- Monday, September 15, 2025: 6-8 PM
https://cusbdc.org/event/sbdc-workshop-starting-your-business-in-illinois-18/
- Thursday, September 18, 2025: 2-4 PM
https://cusbdc.org/event/sbdc-webinar-starting-your-business-in-illinois/
- Monday, October 20, 2025: 6-8 PM
https://cusbdc.org/event/sbdc-workshop-starting-your-business-in-illinois-19/
- Monday, November 17, 2025: 6-8 PM
https://cusbdc.org/event/sbdc-workshop-starting-your-business-in-illinois-20/
- Thursday, December 18, 2025: 2-4 PM
https://cusbdc.org/event/sbdc-webinar-starting-your-business-in-illinois-2/
Registration: No cost to attend, registration required to secure a spot. Materials will be provided. RSVP at cusbdc.org/events.
You may also like the following events from Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC:
- Next Tuesday, 6th May, 02:00 pm, Workshop: Mastering Social Media Giveaways in Champaign
- Next Wednesday, 7th May, 03:00 pm, SBDC Webinar: City of Champaign Diversity Advancement Program (CDAP) in Champaign, Illinois
- Next Thursday, 8th May, 12:00 pm, 2025 Open Office Hours at Champaign Public Library in Champaign
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