Illinois SBDC for Central Illinois

Just because you're in business for yourself doesn't mean you have to figure it out all by yourself. The Illinois SBDC for Central Illinois can help.

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Game. Changer. @SBAgov

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Happy National Small Business Week!
We're looking forward to seeing everyone on Thursday at our Small Business Skill Share Celebrating National Small Business Week 2026!
We are near capacity. If you're interested, reserve your seat now. No cost event!
https://t.co/fZqNYe0gTx

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Join us in celebrating National Small Business Week and America’s 36 million small businesses. The U.S. Small Business Administration will host a two-day virtual summit with workshops. #NSBW2026

Sign up here:https://t.co/lWsLVU6QHt

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Now that you've paid your taxes, here's a great opportunity to learn more about how to pay your taxes! Small business owners, check out this upcoming no-cost webinar from @IRSnews . Register here: https://t.co/rvEG9xDjaf

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"Ike was right." @BobColeman with a spot-on take of the history of @SBAgov
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Small Business Development Center Directors from across the State gathered in Springfield for a Strategic Planning session of the @IllinoisSBDC Network. Guides sharing guidance with other Guides.Powerful stuff. #InnovateSpringfield @SBA

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@citizensclub today featured Ethan Posey, Director of @Springfield_IL Community Relations Dept, who shared a passionate coversation of new initiatives and the ongoing work of his agency. Always great to be reminded of how many good people there are working to make things better.

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SBDC Day is a national day to focus attention on the work that SBDCs around the nation do on a daily basis. Learn more about us and the 12 counties we serve in Central Illinois at https://t.co/HH9UPSriqf.
#SBDCday
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Big thanks to our host org, Small Business Growth Corp — and for the much‑needed coffee.
Have a business idea or growing business? Our consultations are NO COST. Book a time at https://t.co/UhAD8ljyPj. #SBDCDay

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Thanks to all the local business owners who joined us today — and to the WMAY listeners who hung out with us for #SBDCDay.
Great closing conversation with Rob Kerr of Innovate Springfield and Chris Long of Gem PR & Media, Illinois Local, and one of our SBDC advisors.

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Thanks to Heidi for stopping by and discussing Wellthy Juice Co. and her plans for expansion to the Scheels Sports Park area. #SBDCDay

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Ryan from Little Lincoln's Toy Shop, has possibly the best job in the world. If you haven't been to Little Lincoln's, you really should go and talk to him and his team. #SBDCDAY

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Thanks to Nate Johns, Co-owner of Strupco, Inc. for stopping by and talking about his company and their growth. #SBDCDay

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Tune in now to hear all about the Illinois SBDC for Central Illinois live from Innovate Springfield #SBDCDay!

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Grateful for the warm welcome as we open our new office inside Innovate Springfield. Huge thanks to Illinois Local, Innovate Springfield, and our host organization Growth Corp for your support. And thank you to everyone who joined us — we’re excited for what’s ahead!

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SRO crowd at this morning's @ThriveInSPI SSGA Annual Meeting, celebrating $2.25 billion in regional economic growth opportunities since its creation--as well as the people who make it grow. #ThrivinSPI #MakingProgress

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Busines owners and manufacturers, did you know that you have a direct connection to address the red tape impacting your business? You do! @SBAgov @SBA_Kelly
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Learning about plans for Building an Illinois State Fair for the Future from a panel of ISF dignitaries at Citizens Club. The Fair plays a vital role in the local economy but an even more important role in the livelihood of dozens of small businesses that operate at the Fair.

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@kejon

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"It isn't about missing out, but about finding."
Yep.