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Business learning workshops aim to provide attendees with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to be more effective in their jobs and achieve their professional goals. Facilitated by experienced business professionals or trainers, they cover a wide range of topics, including leadership, project management, communication, marketing, finance, and sales. Some are held in person or online. See below for a list of upcoming workshops; click the links to register:

SBDC Starting Your Business in Illinois

Interested in starting your own business but have questions? Join us for Starting Your Business in Illinois workshop where an advisor will discuss the basics of getting started and answer any questions you may have. This workshop is no-cost and will be held in-person at the Dunn-Richmond Building on the SIU Campus. 1740 Innovation Drive, Carbondale, IL 62903. For questions call 618-536-2424.

Feb. 15, 1PM - 3PM

March 8, 9AM - 11AM 

April 1, 5PM - 7PM

May 7, 1PM - 3PM 

 


On-demand 

SBDC and Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center at SIU have a variety of free on-demand business-focused workshops. These workshops are available 24x7 and will save your progress, so you can watch them at your convenience.


Starting Your Business in Illinois

Understanding the GATA Pre-award Process

Digital Marketing 101

 


Other workshops

 

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Apex Accelerator at SIU

Federal, state and local governments spend more than $800 billion annually and many of these opportunities are available for small businesses.  Regulations and red tape stop many businesses from applying, but the Illinois APEX Accelerator at SIU helps businesses identify opportunities and become more competitive in selling their goods and services to the government. For more information visit APEX Accelerator | Southern Illinois University (siu.edu)

Up coming APEX workshops

Feb. 16 - Intro to Certifications 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (CST)

Unlock Opportunities with Small Business Certifications! Join our Intro to Certifications webinar to explore if certification is right for your business and learn about the benefits. Discover Federal and State options, marketing strategies, required documents, and more. Presented by Illinois APEX Accelerator at SIU. Don't miss out – register now for the no cost webinar!