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SBDC Info Session: Understanding the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Pre-Award Process
Presented By: Don Elmore, Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Be prepared for grant opportunities! The Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) provides uniform guidance for all State of Illinois grant programs. All grant applicants and grantees must comply with GATA grant requirements, which includes the following steps *before* receiving a grant award: pre-qualification on the GATA Grantee Portal (must be completed before an entity can submit a grant application to the State of…
Find out more »SBDC Info Session: Understanding the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Pre-Award Process
Presented By: Don Elmore, Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Be prepared for grant opportunities! The Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) provides uniform guidance for all State of Illinois grant programs. All grant applicants and grantees must comply with GATA grant requirements, which includes the following steps *before* receiving a grant award: pre-qualification on the GATA Grantee Portal (must be completed before an entity can submit a grant application to the State of…
Find out more »PTAC Services at CUSBDC
Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) are resources for small businesses looking to enter the world of government contracting. The centers provide one-on-one counseling, technical information, marketing assistance and training to existing businesses interested in selling their goods and services to local, state, and/or federal government agencies. The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC is pleased to offer PTAC services via Bradley University on select days each month. Services include: One-on-One Counseling Identifying Bid Opportunities including Customized…
Find out more »SBDC Workshop: Starting Your Business in Illinois
SBDC Workshop: Starting Your Business in Illinois Presented By: Don Elmore, Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Session Description: Thinking about starting a business in Illinois? This informative workshop helps entrepreneurs understand many of the steps and requirements. You’ll be taken step-by-step through a variety of topics and have the opportunity to ask questions. Topics covered: Introduction to the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Feasibility checklist Sources of funding, including…
Find out more »SBDC Workshop: Introduction to QuickBooks (Desktop)
Gain a better understanding of QuickBooks accounting software for your own business or your employer’s company with this class, which is geared towards those who are new to or just starting out with QuickBooks. The session will focus on: Setting Up a Company File – create, open, modify, and update Getting Around in QuickBooks – basic concepts, forms, lists, items, journal entry, etc. Chart of Accounts – account names and numbers, types of accounts, working with registers, etc. Working with…
Find out more »SBDC Info Session: Understanding the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Pre-Award Process
Presented By: Don Elmore, Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Be prepared for grant opportunities! The Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) provides uniform guidance for all State of Illinois grant programs. All grant applicants and grantees must comply with GATA grant requirements, which includes the following steps *before* receiving a grant award: pre-qualification on the GATA Grantee Portal (must be completed before an entity can submit a grant application to the State of…
Find out more »PTAC Services at CUSBDC
Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) are resources for small businesses looking to enter the world of government contracting. The centers provide one-on-one counseling, technical information, marketing assistance and training to existing businesses interested in selling their goods and services to local, state, and/or federal government agencies. The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC is pleased to offer PTAC services via Bradley University on select days each month. Services include: One-on-One Counseling Identifying Bid Opportunities including Customized…
Find out more »SBDC Info Session: City of Champaign Diversity Advancement Program (CDAP)
The City of Champaign Diversity Advancement Program (CDAP) encourages City departments, contractors, and other vendors doing business with the City to increase the amount of goods and services provided by local businesses owned by minorities, women, and other socially and economically disadvantaged groups. The objectives of the CDAP program are to strengthen the use of businesses owned by women, racial/ethnic minorities, and other identified socially disadvantaged groups as defined in City purchasing and contracting policies, and to build capacity for…
Find out more »SBDC Info Session: Understanding the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Pre-Award Process
Presented By: Don Elmore, Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Be prepared for grant opportunities! The Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) provides uniform guidance for all State of Illinois grant programs. All grant applicants and grantees must comply with GATA grant requirements, which includes the following steps *before* receiving a grant award: pre-qualification on the GATA Grantee Portal (must be completed before an entity can submit a grant application to the State of…
Find out more »SBDC Workshop: Starting Your Business in Illinois
SBDC Workshop: Starting Your Business in Illinois Presented By: Don Elmore, Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Session Description: Thinking about starting a business in Illinois? This informative workshop helps entrepreneurs understand many of the steps and requirements. You’ll be taken step-by-step through a variety of topics and have the opportunity to ask questions. Topics covered: Introduction to the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Feasibility checklist Sources of funding, including…
Find out more »SBDC Info Session: Understanding the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Pre-Award Process
Presented By: Don Elmore, Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Be prepared for grant opportunities! The Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) provides uniform guidance for all State of Illinois grant programs. All grant applicants and grantees must comply with GATA grant requirements, which includes the following steps *before* receiving a grant award: pre-qualification on the GATA Grantee Portal (must be completed before an entity can submit a grant application to the State of…
Find out more »SBDC Workshop: Introduction to QuickBooks (Online)
In this workshop, you will learn to manage the financial aspects of your small business quickly and efficiently using QuickBooks Online. You will learn the basics of using this tool to manage your business' finances including how to navigate easily, manage customers and vendors accounts, recording income and expenses, reconciling bank and credit card accounts, and more. This workshop is intended for new QuickBooks Online users with little to no experience. Topics: Selecting a QuickBooks Online Package Navigating QuickBooks Online…
Find out more »PTAC Services at CUSBDC
Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) are resources for small businesses looking to enter the world of government contracting. The centers provide one-on-one counseling, technical information, marketing assistance and training to existing businesses interested in selling their goods and services to local, state, and/or federal government agencies. The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC is pleased to offer PTAC services via Bradley University on select days each month. Services include: One-on-One Counseling Identifying Bid Opportunities including Customized…
Find out more »SBDC Info Session: Understanding the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Pre-Award Process
Presented By: Don Elmore, Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Be prepared for grant opportunities! The Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) provides uniform guidance for all State of Illinois grant programs. All grant applicants and grantees must comply with GATA grant requirements, which includes the following steps *before* receiving a grant award: pre-qualification on the GATA Grantee Portal (must be completed before an entity can submit a grant application to the State of…
Find out more »PTAC Services at CUSBDC
Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) are resources for small businesses looking to enter the world of government contracting. The centers provide one-on-one counseling, technical information, marketing assistance and training to existing businesses interested in selling their goods and services to local, state, and/or federal government agencies. The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC is pleased to offer PTAC services via Bradley University on select days each month. Services include: One-on-One Counseling Identifying Bid Opportunities including Customized…
Find out more »SBDC Workshop: Introduction to QuickBooks (Desktop)
Gain a better understanding of QuickBooks accounting software for your own business or your employer’s company with this class, which is geared towards those who are new to or just starting out with QuickBooks. The session will focus on: Setting Up a Company File – create, open, modify, and update Getting Around in QuickBooks – basic concepts, forms, lists, items, journal entry, etc. Chart of Accounts – account names and numbers, types of accounts, working with registers, etc. Working with…
Find out more »SBDC Workshop: Starting Your Business in Illinois
SBDC Workshop: Starting Your Business in Illinois Presented By: Don Elmore, Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Session Description: Thinking about starting a business in Illinois? This informative workshop helps entrepreneurs understand many of the steps and requirements. You’ll be taken step-by-step through a variety of topics and have the opportunity to ask questions. Topics covered: Introduction to the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Feasibility checklist Sources of funding, including…
Find out more »SBDC Info Session: Understanding the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Pre-Award Process
Presented By: Don Elmore, Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Be prepared for grant opportunities! The Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) provides uniform guidance for all State of Illinois grant programs. All grant applicants and grantees must comply with GATA grant requirements, which includes the following steps *before* receiving a grant award: pre-qualification on the GATA Grantee Portal (must be completed before an entity can submit a grant application to the State of…
Find out more »SBDC Workshop: Starting Your Business in Illinois
SBDC Workshop: Starting Your Business in Illinois Presented By: Don Elmore, Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Session Description: Thinking about starting a business in Illinois? This informative workshop helps entrepreneurs understand many of the steps and requirements. You’ll be taken step-by-step through a variety of topics and have the opportunity to ask questions. Topics covered: Introduction to the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Feasibility checklist Sources of funding, including…
Find out more »SBDC Workshop: Introduction to QuickBooks (Online)
In this workshop, you will learn to manage the financial aspects of your small business quickly and efficiently using QuickBooks Online. You will learn the basics of using this tool to manage your business' finances including how to navigate easily, manage customers and vendors accounts, recording income and expenses, reconciling bank and credit card accounts, and more. This workshop is intended for new QuickBooks Online users with little to no experience. Topics: Selecting a QuickBooks Online Package Navigating QuickBooks Online…
Find out more »PTAC Services at CUSBDC
Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) are resources for small businesses looking to enter the world of government contracting. The centers provide one-on-one counseling, technical information, marketing assistance and training to existing businesses interested in selling their goods and services to local, state, and/or federal government agencies. The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC is pleased to offer PTAC services via Bradley University on select days each month. Services include: One-on-One Counseling Identifying Bid Opportunities including Customized…
Find out more »SBDC Info Session: City of Champaign Diversity Advancement Program (CDAP)
Celebrating National Small Business Week: May 3 - 9, 2020 The City of Champaign Diversity Advancement Program (CDAP) encourages City departments, contractors, and other vendors doing business with the City to increase the amount of goods and services provided by local businesses owned by minorities, women, and other socially and economically disadvantaged groups. The objectives of the CDAP program are to strengthen the use of businesses owned by women, racial/ethnic minorities, and other identified socially disadvantaged groups as defined in…
Find out more »SBDC Workshop: Introduction to QuickBooks (Desktop)
Gain a better understanding of QuickBooks accounting software for your own business or your employer’s company with this class, which is geared towards those who are new to or just starting out with QuickBooks. The session will focus on: Setting Up a Company File – create, open, modify, and update Getting Around in QuickBooks – basic concepts, forms, lists, items, journal entry, etc. Chart of Accounts – account names and numbers, types of accounts, working with registers, etc. Working with…
Find out more »PTAC Services at CUSBDC
Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) are resources for small businesses looking to enter the world of government contracting. The centers provide one-on-one counseling, technical information, marketing assistance and training to existing businesses interested in selling their goods and services to local, state, and/or federal government agencies. The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC is pleased to offer PTAC services via Bradley University on select days each month. Services include: One-on-One Counseling Identifying Bid Opportunities including Customized…
Find out more »SBDC Workshop: Introduction to QuickBooks (Online)
In this workshop, you will learn to manage the financial aspects of your small business quickly and efficiently using QuickBooks Online. You will learn the basics of using this tool to manage your business' finances including how to navigate easily, manage customers and vendors accounts, recording income and expenses, reconciling bank and credit card accounts, and more. This workshop is intended for new QuickBooks Online users with little to no experience. Topics: Selecting a QuickBooks Online Package Navigating QuickBooks Online…
Find out more »SBDC Workshop: Starting Your Business in Illinois
SBDC Workshop: Starting Your Business in Illinois Presented By: Don Elmore, Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Session Description: Thinking about starting a business in Illinois? This informative workshop helps entrepreneurs understand many of the steps and requirements. You’ll be taken step-by-step through a variety of topics and have the opportunity to ask questions. Topics covered: Introduction to the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Feasibility checklist Sources of funding, including…
Find out more »PTAC Services at CUSBDC
Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) are resources for small businesses looking to enter the world of government contracting. The centers provide one-on-one counseling, technical information, marketing assistance and training to existing businesses interested in selling their goods and services to local, state, and/or federal government agencies. The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC is pleased to offer PTAC services via Bradley University on select days each month. Services include: One-on-One Counseling Identifying Bid Opportunities including Customized…
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