Marketing Unleashed

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Marketing Unleased 2026 Creative Strategies for Small Businesses

Marketing Unleashed 2026

Unlock Your Business Potential with Innovative Marketing Strategies! Join us for Marketing Unleashed, a transformative one-day conference designed specifically for small business owners in Southern Illinois. This event will empower you with the latest marketing techniques and tools to help your business thrive in today’s competitive landscape.

Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
Location: Gower Translational Research Center, 1785 University Press Dr, Carbondale | View Map

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For more information, please contact our office at sbdc@siu.edu or 618-536-2424.

Pictures from Marketing Unleashed 2024. Left - two attendees seated at a table laugh during a conversation. Center - two speakers in matching gray polos stand in front of conference attendees seated at rows of tables in a conference room. Right - one of the event speakers stands in the middle of a crowd. She is speaking directly to one of the attendees.

Our Seminar

  • Why Attend Marketing Unleashed?

    • Expert Insights: Learn from industry professionals and successful entrepreneurs who will share their knowledge and experiences.
    • Practical Strategies: Gain actionable insights on various marketing topics that you can implement immediately in your business.
    • Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow small business owners, potential partners, and marketing experts.

  • What Will You Experience?

    Interactive Workshops: Participate in sessions covering a range of topics, including: email marketing, video marketing, lead generation techniques, Google tools, social media, using AI in Marketing, and more!

    Lunch Provided: Enjoy a complimentary lunch while networking with peers.

    Resources: Receive materials and resources to help you implement what you've learned.

  • Who Should Attend?

    This conference is ideal for small business owners and entrepreneurs, looking to enhance their marketing skills and knowledge.

Feedback From Previous Marketing Unleashed Events

"AMAZING training! I could take this class multiple times. There is always something new to learn in the marketing field."

"This was a very informative and excellent experience."

"Best training ever! It woke up my brain to learning again!"

"Invaluable information. All the speakers were phenomenal, and I learned things I didn't even realize I needed to know."

Speaker Ryan Patrick, a middle-aged white man with a beard, stands at the front of a conference room. Several people sit at rows of tables. The slide behind Ryan says, "What you say, Where you say it."
Ryan Patrick, Partner at Wizard of Ads, discusses the power of personal branding during his presentation, "Who Are You, Really?"