Starting Your Small Business in Illinois Live Seminar is your go-to event for turning your business dreams into reality! 📅 February 18, 2026 ⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (CST) 📍 Collinsville City Hall, 125 S. Center St, Collinsville, IL. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your business plan, this interactive seminar covers everything you need to know to launch a successful for-profit business in Illinois. You’ll get expert advice, practical resources, and the chance to ask questions about your unique business idea. 💡✨

In this session, you’ll learn:
• How to secure business financing
• Steps to create a winning business plan
• Marketing and social media strategies

👤 About the speaker/host: Jo Ann DiMaggio May, SBDC Business Advisor. Jo Ann brings years of experience helping Illinois entrepreneurs succeed.

🏢 About Southern Illinois University Edwardsville – SBDC: Empowering local businesses with expert guidance and resources for growth.

💡 Perfect for: entrepreneurs, small-biz owners, side hustlers, and anyone with a business idea.
Don’t miss out—Explore more events: https://wehub.org/events or register now: https://ilsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/41165! 🚀 See you there!