Ready to start your own business in Illinois? Begin here.
Join the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University for a free, in-person workshop designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn the essential steps to launching a successful business in Illinois.

📅 Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: In-person; 801 W Main Street, Peoria, IL 61606
🔗 Registration: Required; https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/8cqmcw8?__cf_chl_tk=zs0Xa.41366ERqq7mTHkWAZuXB4Unw2f5F1nnZH8NX0-1764698174-1.0.1.1-B2bwqsiXiVFAVNAUs3qZNzv3iXZzr5HX18JZuFSDsOI
🧾 Why attend?
This 2-hour workshop helps you:
Understand the legal and practical requirements to start a business
Register your business name
Learn how to obtain a tax ID number
Choose the right legal structure
Build a solid business plan
Understand taxes and financing options
Access resources designed to support new business owners

Who should attend:
Individuals who have not previously started or owned a business.

Hosted by: Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University

Co-sponsored by: Morton Community Bank, SCORE Peoria & Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC)

Presenters:
Eric Sampson, SBDC Director
Amy Lambert, Assistant SBDC Director
Don Schwegel, Vice President–Commercial Banker, Morton Community Bank