Workshops and Seminars
Starting a Small Business in Illinois Workshops
This is an introductory course on opening a small, for-profit, business in Illinois, which will include resources available through the Illinois SBDC for the Metro East at SIUE.
"Starting a Business in Illinois" workshops are subject to class size limits, so pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
Pre-registration is required for the workshop. See link below under the event to register. To register, please use the links provided under the events. We will be sending a reminder in advance to remind you of the workshop.
Registration & Pay Instructions For Seminar & Events: This is a critical step in registering, follow the instructions below.
- New SBDC clients/participants: Use the "Sign Up" button and then log in.
- Existing SBDC clients: Use the log-in (Neoserra email and password required).
| Workshop | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
Starting Your Small Business in Illinois(No Cost to Attend) |
November 12, 2025 2-4 p.m. |
Location: The Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce, 201 E Broadway, Centralia, IL 62801 Register Here |
Grant Prep 101 |
November 19, 2025 12-1 p.m. |
Location: Online Virtual Zoom Register Here |
Grant Prep 101 |
December 03, 2025 12-1 p.m. |
Location: Online Virtual Zoom Register Here |
Starting Your Small Business in Illinois- Live Webinar(No Cost to Attend) |
December 10, 2025 2-4 p.m. |
Location: Online Virtual Zoom Register Here |
Starting Your Small Business in Illinois- Live Webinar(No Cost to Attend) |
January 21, 2026 3-5 p.m. |
Location: Online Virtual Zoom Register Here |
Grant Prep 101 |
January 28, 2026 12-1 p.m. |
Location: Online Virtual Zoom Register Here |
Pre-registration is required for the online workshop. Please go to our eCenter and register with our office, here.
All those who attend the online workshop will have to schedule a required no cost, one-on-one counseling session with one of our Business Specialists for further assistance.
| Resource Library | Webinar |
|---|---|
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SBA LOANS |
Register and attend Webinar: Here |
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Building Business Credit |
Register and attend Webinar: Here |
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Online Starting a Small Business in Illinois Workshop |
Register and attend Webinar: Here |
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Grant Prep 101 |
Register and attend Webinar: Here |
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Social Media for Your Business (5 part recorded series) |
Register and attend Webinar: Here |
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SBA Loans: What a Borrower Needs to Know- Recording |
Register and attend Webinar: Here |
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Onboarding Your First Employee |
Register and attend Webinar: Here |
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SBIR Funding and Proposals |
Register and attend Webinar: Here |
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Is 8(a) Certification Right For You? |
Register and attend Webinar: Here |
| Certification for Small and Diverse Business - Capability Statement |
Register and attend webinar: Here |
| Bolstering Your Competitive Advantage |
Register and attend Webinar: Here |
| Principios Contables Para Pequeñas Empresas |
Register and attend Webinar: Qui |
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Comenzado un Negocio Pequeño en Illinois |
Register and attend Webinar: Qui |
| Learn Small Business Accounting Basics |
Register and attend Webinar: Here |
| ECommerce and Shopify - Part 1 of 3 parts |
Register and attend Webinar: Here |
| ECommerce and Shopify - Part 2 of 3 parts |
Register and attend Webinar: Here |
| ECommerce and Sales Taxes - Part 3 of 3 parts |
Register and attend Webinar: Here |
| Paid Leave Act 2024 Webinar |
Register and attend Webinar: Here |
| Invent Fund |
Register and attend Webinar: Here |
| HR 101 For Small Businesses Online Seminar Series (Recorded in 2020) |
Register and attend Webinar: Here |
| Corporate Transparency Act 2024 Webinar |
Register and attend Webinar: Here |
| On Demand! Unleash the Power of Podcasting for Your Business: Take The Stress Out of Podcasting! (Recorded) |
Register and attend Webinar: Here |
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The Hiring Process: Onboarding Your First Employee-On Demand Recording |
Register and attend Webinar: Here |
Jo Ann DiMaggio May
(618) 650-2929
gdimagg@siue.edu
Other Workshops
| Workshop | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
D.I.Y: Create & Maintain Your Company Website on WIX: Build a Smarter Website with WIX + AI |
November 12, 2025 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Online Webinar Register Here |
The Wedge + SIUE Presents: Financial Planning Basics and Investment Types for Small Business Owners |
November 20, 2025 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
The Wedge Innovation Center 620 E. Broadway Alton, IL 62002 Register Here |
The Wedge Powered by SIUE: Legal Support for Small Business***Every First Monday of the Month*** (Could Vary With Holidays) |
December 1, 2025 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
The Wedge Innovation Center 620 E. Broadway Alton, IL 62002 Register Here |
