In celebration of National Small Business Week, we’re happy to share some exciting events and learning opportunities scheduled during the month of May. Check out the details of these events below.
Get Found on Google Search & Maps Workshop
The EDC is happy to partner with the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation to host a free workshop called “Get Found on Google Search & Maps and Grow Your Business Online.”
This workshop will teach you how to set up Google My Business, a free tool that helps manage information displayed to customers on Google Search and Maps. You will also learn how Google tools can help improve your presence online.
The workshop will be held on Friday, May 11th from 12 to 1:15 PM at the EDC of Decatur & Macon County office (101 South Main Street, Suite 600 in Decatur).
Stick around after the session until 3:30 PM for open office hours with SBDC’s Don Elmore.
To secure a spot, register here. Lunch will be provided.
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Attend a Lender Forum Series
Need a refresher on the benefits of SBA loan guarantees? Attend an upcoming free event sponsored by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Illinois SBDC.
The event will be held on Wednesday, May 23rd and is hosted by the Decatur SCORE Chapter at the Decatur Club on 158 West Prairie Avenue in Decatur. To register, email Bethany Wetherholt at bwetherholt@millikin.edu or call 217-424-6296. The event begins with check-in at 8:30 AM and runs from 9 to 11 AM.
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Virtual Webinars
Can’t make it to the workshops listed above? Consider checking out these free virtual webinars on topics ranging from how to share your business story to managing finances to embracing customer complaints.