# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Small Business Skill Share Celebrating National Small Business Week 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 11:45 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Sharpen your business skills for a competitive edge.

Join Innovate Springfield, Illinois SBDC for Central Illinois, and Illinois Local for a fast-paced morning. Gain actionable tools for success. Your time is valuable, so we packed four essential business growth pillars into one session.

Move beyond theory—this is a 'skill share.' Local experts share practical, ready-to-use strategies for your business.



Celebrating National Small Business Week 2026

Each year, National Small Business Week celebrates entrepreneurs who drive our economy. In 2026, we're doing more—we're fueling your next growth chapter. 

Small business owners need more than recognition; they need solutions to real challenges. That's why this Skill Share pairs National Small Business Week's spirit with expert-led training. Sharpen your edge, streamline operations, and secure your business's future—all in one morning. Celebrate your journey and leave with practical tools to thrive.



What is a Skill Share?

A Skill Share is a fast event for busy professionals. Get high-impact, actionable strategies you can use right away.



Why Attend?

Want to streamline operations, find new revenue, improve health, or fund expansion? This event gives you the tools modern entrepreneurs need. 



Our Topics and Experts

• AI for Business (TBD): Discover affordable AI tools to reclaim your time and boost efficiency.

• Government Contracting (Devon Travous, Capital Development Board): Learn the process of doing business with the State of Illinois and discover the pathway to new revenue opportunities.

• Business Lending (Nick Kern, Growth Corp): Get the inside track on accessing the capital you need to scale and take your business to the next level.

• Stress Management & Health (Dr. Bryne Wiley, AlignLife): Business growth is only sustainable if you are at your best. Learn practical resilience techniques to protect your well-being.



Final Agenda: May 7th Skill Share (9:30 AM Start)

| Time | Duration | Activity | Focus | Presenter(s) |

| 9:00 – 9:30 AM | 30 min | Registration & Networking | Coffee | 
| 9:30 – 9:45 AM | 15 min | Welcome & Overview | Partner Intros | CISBDC, Innovate, IL Local |
| 9:45 – 10:05 AM | 20 min | Skill Share 1 | AI for Business | TBD |
| 10:05 – 10:25 AM | 20 min | Skill Share 2 | IL Gov Contracting | Capital Development Board |
| 10:25 – 10:35 AM | 10 min | Break | Coffee/Networking |
| 10:35 – 10:55 AM | 20 min | Skill Share 3 | Business Lending | Growth Corp |
| 10:55 – 11:15 AM | 20 min | Skill Share 4 | Stress Management | AlignLife |
| 11:15 – 11:30 AM | 15 min | Panel Q&A | Key Takeaways | All |
| 11:30 – 11:45 AM | 15 min | Networking & Light Lunch | Socializing |


Schedule:
• 9:00 AM: Registration & Networking
• 9:30 AM: Welcome & Overview
• 9:45 AM: Skill Share Sessions Begin
• 10:25 AM: Morning Break
• 10:35 AM: Skill Share Sessions Continue
• 11:15 AM: Panel Q&A
• 11:30 AM: Networking & Light Lunch
• 11:45 AM: Program Concludes




Important information

Spaces are limited—register online today. Registration is required for both headcount and access to Innovate Springfield. There is no cost for this event.  Please allow a few extra minutes to check in at our registration desk in the lobby. 

Free parking is available in the Horace Mann lot between Jefferson and Madison, with additional street parking nearby.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/small-business-skill-share-celebrating-national-small-business-week-2026/200029999059415
- **Event Categories**: business, health-wellness, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 46

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Springfield
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Innovate Springfield
- **lat**: 39.80172
- **long**: -89.64342
- **full address**: Innovate Springfield, 1 I-55-BL, Springfield, IL 62715-0001, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Small Business Skill Share Celebrating National Small Business Week 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/2cbca90a0d5841a4c19d6dd6a8023f5901424eeac823672642d228f701d8acbd-rimg-w960-h540-dcffffff-gmir?v=1777434554

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Small Business Skill Share Celebrating National Small Business Week 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Small Business Skill Share Celebrating National Small Business Week 2026 takes place on Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 11:45 am at Innovate Springfield, 1 I-55-BL, Springfield, IL 62715-0001, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Small Business Skill Share Celebrating National Small Business Week 2026?
  - **A:** Small Business Skill Share Celebrating National Small Business Week 2026 is organized by Illinois SBDC for Central Illinois.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Small Business Skill Share Celebrating National Small Business Week 2026 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 Springfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Small Business Skill Share Celebrating National Small Business Week 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Event",
        "name": "Small Business Skill Share Celebrating National Small Business Week 2026",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/2cbca90a0d5841a4c19d6dd6a8023f5901424eeac823672642d228f701d8acbd-rimg-w960-h540-dcffffff-gmir?v=1777434554",
        "startDate": "2026-05-07T09:00:00-05:00",
        "endDate": "2026-05-07T11:45:00-05:00",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/springfield/small-business-skill-share-celebrating-national-small-business-week-2026/200029999059415",
        "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "Innovate Springfield",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "streetAddress": "1 I-55-BL, Springfield, IL 62715-0001, United States",
                "addressLocality": "Springfield",
                "addressRegion": "IL",
                "addressCountry": "US"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "39.80172",
                "longitude": "-89.64342"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "Sharpen your business skills for a competitive edge.\n\nJoin Innovate Springfield, Illinois SBDC for Central Illinois, and Illinois Local for a fast-paced morning. Gain actionable tools for success. Your time is valuable, so we packed four essential business growth pillars into one session.\n\nMove beyo",
        "organizer": [
            {
                "@type": "Organization",
                "name": "Illinois SBDC for Central Illinois",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/org/illinois-sbdc-for-central-illinois/21450130"
            }
        ]
    }
]
```