Did you know that if you have even 1 employee, there is a list of 10-15 documents such as job descriptions, interview templates, onboarding checklists, offer letters and termination document templates that you should assemble? If you take the time to prepare these important tools ahead of time, then as a leader you can spend…
Together with SBA’s Illinois District Office, we invite you to attend our SBA Lender Forum on July 11! Attend this free event, open to all area lenders, to learn updates on SBA programs and services. Topics will include SOP 50 10 changes, the new 1502 reporting process, and upcoming SBA training opportunities. Plus, you’ll hear…
Presenter: Scott Clanin, Clanin Marketing Let's work on strengthening your social media strategies! Ideal for those looking to improve existing accounts, this workshop will cover new tools and features that will help you optimize your social media presence. We'll discuss photography best practices, tips for writing copy, new advertising options, and more! The webinar will be…
Presented By: Mariel Huasanga, 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…
Presented By: Mariel Huasanga, Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Why do you need a business plan? It’s your playbook! In this webinar, we will discuss the key points of business planning. Developing your business plan should be a process, not a task. It should be a dynamic document…
Press releases, list building, pitching, oh, my! Where to start? In this session expert PR and brand strategist Stefanie Santos McLeese gives attendees a look at the media relations process involved with landing your business name in headlines. PRO TIP: It all starts with solid relationships and a pitch that has more to do with…
Presented By: Mariel Huasanga, 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*…
Multi-cultural PR, brand, and MarCom strategist Stefanie Santos McLeese sheds light on Latino market insights. Her work in the Latino market has taken her to Puerto Rico; Auguascalientes, Mexico; and Buenos Aires, Argentina. She led the development and execution of a national, bilingual media campaign for the National Office of Mothers Against Drunk Driving and…
Presenter: Scott Clanin, Clanin Marketing In this webinar, we’ll break down the top updates made to Google My Business over the past year to ensure you’re taking full advantage of these incredible features to help make your business stand out online. Updates include new ways to update your profile, online messaging tools, call history, and more.…
Presented By: Mariel Huasanga, 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…