The Wedge + SIUE Presents: Financial Accounting Foundations for Small Business Owners — your opportunity to master the basics of financial management for your business! 📅 February 17, 2026 ⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (CST)📍 The Wedge Innovation Center, Alton, IL. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your accounting skills, this interactive workshop will help you build confidence in your financial decision-making. Led by experienced professionals, you’ll walk away with practical tools and insights tailored to small business needs. 💼✨

In this session, you’ll learn:
• How to set up and maintain accurate bookkeeping systems
• Best practices for record-keeping and compliance
• Strategies for building effective budgets

👤 About the speaker/host: Jo Ann Di Maggio May, SBDC Director. Jo Ann is dedicated to empowering local entrepreneurs with actionable business knowledge.

🏢 About Southern Illinois University Edwardsville – SBDC: Supporting small businesses with expert guidance and resources for sustainable growth.

💡 Perfect for entrepreneurs, small-biz owners, freelancers, and nonprofit leaders.
Ready to take control of your business finances? Explore more events: https://wehub.org/events or register here: https://ilsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/41250. See you there! 🚀