Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop

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This in-person workshop is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn all the components of how to start a successful business in Illinois. Get a realistic view of the requirements to start a business and the resources available to support your new venture. While attending this no cost 2-hour workshop, you will learn how to get your business name registered, where to obtain a tax ID number, which legal form to choose, business planning, taxes, financing options and much more! After attending the workshop, our team of certified business advisors are available to work with you, one-on-one, to navigate the process and help you succeed! This workshop is sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and co-sponsored by Morton Community Bank. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. All of these workshops are in-person .

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2026 Schedule

• Wednesday, January 21 | 10:00AM—12:00PM Peoria NEXT Innovation Center, 801 W Main Street, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register

• Wednesday, February 18 | 9:00AM—11:00AM Peoria NEXT Innovation Center, 801 W Main Street, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register

• Wednesday, March 18 | 3:00PM—5:00PM Bradley University – BECC 1130, 1422 W Main Street, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register

• Wednesday, April 15 | 9:00AM—11:00AM Peoria NEXT Innovation Center, 801 W Main Street, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register

• Wednesday, May 13 | 1:00PM—3:00PM Peoria NEXT Innovation Center, 801 W Main Street, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register

• Wednesday, June 10 | 3:00PM—5:00PM Peoria NEXT Innovation Center, 801 W Main Street, Peoria 61606 MAP | Register

If you are unable to attend one of the in-person events above, please watch the on-demand recording of the State of Illinois’ introductory guide for entrepreneurs wanting to start a business in Illinois below, prior to meeting with a business advisor.

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For more information, please contact the Illinois Small Business Development Center at illinoissbdc@bradley.edu or call 309.677.2992 (ask for Amy, if prompted).

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