Webinar

With information rapidly changing, we are committed to providing accurate training, information sharing, and guidance on the different financial assistance options available to small businesses and non-profits in Illinois. This webinar, led by SBDC Director Don Elmore, will provide details about the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program, including eligibility requirements, loan details and forgiveness, what’s needed to apply, how to find an approved lender, and more. After a short presentation, you’ll have the opportunity for Q&A. Participants will be…

With information rapidly changing, we are committed to providing accurate training, information sharing, and guidance on the different financial assistance options available to small businesses and non-profits in Illinois. This webinar, led by SBDC Director Don Elmore, will provide details about the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness process and application. After a short presentation, you’ll have the opportunity for Q&A. Participants will be able to ask questions in the chat box, which will be addressed at the…

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…

Presented by: Mariel Huasanga, SBDC International Trade Center Director This webinar will cover all the essentials of exporting – you will learn to determine if you are export-ready, how to create an export plan, select and enter foreign markets, finance your exports and navigate the logistics and regulations associated to it. This webinar is specifically designed for start-ups and other small businesses looking to increase their sales beyond their domestic market. Topics: Opportunities and challenges of exporting during the COVID-19 pandemic Evaluating…

Presented By: Don Elmore, Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC 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 financing and grant options • Business…

SBDC Webinar: 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…

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…

Presented By: Office for Business Community Economic Development, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign This workshop will examine why implementing supplier diversity programs are important and why it should be a part of every company’s supply chain strategy. It will highlight the internally and externally focused benefits supplier diversity offers to companies, communities and economies. The workshop will also discuss the key steps and considerations for implementing a successful, effective, and impactful supplier diversity program. PLEASE NOTE: this webinar will be…

Presented by: Mariel Huasanga, SBDC International Trade Center Director This webinar will help you understand the opportunities, benefits, challenges, and risks of international e-commerce for new and established companies. We will present the key factors to consider when selling your products online to foreign buyers and how it can help you boost your company’s efforts in business expansion, revenue growth and profit maximization. We will also discuss how you can leverage your ecommerce store to successfully trade with foreign times…

SBDC Webinar: 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…

Presented by: Mariel Huasanga, SBDC International Trade Center Director This webinar is designed to help you gain a better understanding of federal and state funding options available to support your export activities. Topics covered: Analyze and understand your financial capacity to support your global expansion strategy Manage export working capital to meet growing customer demand Utilize export credit insurance to protect against non-payment, minimize risk, and offer extended credit terms to international buyers to increase sales Obtain working capital loans with…

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…

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…

SBDC Webinar: 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…

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…

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 financing and…

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…

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 financing and…

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 financing and…

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…

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…

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 financing and…

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…

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 financing and…

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…