Exploring AI for Entrepreneurs: Automating and Innovating Your Business | Researching Your Business Value Proposition: Strengthening Your Competitive Edge with AI

The Illinois Small Business Development Center in the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship at Bradley University is excited to offer a new webinar series, “Exploring AI for Entrepreneurs: Automating and Innovating Your Business.” This series is specifically designed to em......More

The Illinois Small Business Development Center in the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship at Bradley University is excited to offer a new webinar series, “Exploring AI for Entrepreneurs: Automating and Innovating Your Business.” This series is specifically designed to empower small business owners with practical, actionable strategies that drive success. Each session focuses on giving participants clear, step-by-step plans that can be implemented immediately to enhance key areas of business operations, from streamlining tasks and improving customer engagement to making smarter data-driven decisions. Whether you're just starting to explore AI or looking to deepen your understanding, this series will equip you with the knowledge and tools to leverage AI for growth, efficiency, and innovation in your business. Understanding and articulating a compelling value proposition is fundamental to attracting and retaining customers. This session will guide participants in developing a clear value proposition, supported by AI-enhanced research and data analysis. Attendees will learn to develop an actionable roadmap and a task list tailored to their business needs, ensuring their value proposition resonates effectively with their target audience. Topics: ? Defining and refining your unique value proposition ? Conducting comprehensive market research and competitor analysis ? Employing AI tools to analyze trends and gather actionable customer insights ? Implementing AI-driven feedback systems to personalize and enhance offerings Webinar series presenters: Our AI U Certified SBDC Advisers from the Illinois SBDC at Bradley University. Theresa Bloom, Director of AI U & Social Media Adviser at Illinois SBDC at Bradley. Amy Lambert, Assistant Director of Illinois SBDC at Bradley. Eric Sampson, Director of Illinois SBDC at Bradley.

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Business After Hours - Yesterday's Bar & Grill

Join Yesterday's Bar & Grill at the Business After Hours! Don't miss this opportunity to network with fellow chamber members and community leaders.  You'll also enjoy refreshments, tours and information from our host.

Yesterday's Bar & Grill 363 Court, Pekin

Ambassador's Meeting

Monthly meeting for members of committee only. The Ambassador's serve as the Chamber's representatives to our members.  They serve as mentors to new chamber members, and attend ribbon cuttings, ground breaking ceremonies, Business After Hours, and other chamber network......More

Monthly meeting for members of committee only. The Ambassador's serve as the Chamber's representatives to our members.  They serve as mentors to new chamber members, and attend ribbon cuttings, ground breaking ceremonies, Business After Hours, and other chamber networking events.

Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce Office 402 Court

Grow with Google Mastering Google Tools to Build Your Digital Presence 7-part webinar series Get Found, Got Growth: Get Found on Search and Thrive Online

The Illinois Small Business Development Center in the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship at Bradley University is offing a 7-part webinar series on “Mastering Google Tools to Build Your Digital Presence. In today’s digital-first world, being found online isn’t just an a......More

The Illinois Small Business Development Center in the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship at Bradley University is offing a 7-part webinar series on “Mastering Google Tools to Build Your Digital Presence. In today’s digital-first world, being found online isn’t just an advantage—it’s a necessity. If customers can’t find your business on search engines, you’re missing out on valuable opportunities for growth. Get Found, Got Growth is a training program designed to help businesses improve their online presence and increase their visibility on search engines. Led by expert trainer Maria Elena Duron, the program offers practical strategies to optimize your online presence and attract more customers. By attending this program, businesses can learn how to improve their search rankings, increase their online visibility, and thrive online. By the end of this session, you will have the tools and knowledge to improve your search performance, stand out from competitors, and ensure your business is easily found by the right audience. Don’t miss this opportunity to take control of your digital presence and drive lasting growth!

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Starting Your Business in Illinois

This 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......More

This 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.

Peoria NEXT Innovation Center, 801 W Main Street, Peoria IL 61606

Exploring AI for Entrepreneurs: Automating and Innovating Your Business | Mastering AI for Social Media: Automate, Personalize, and Target with Precision

The Illinois Small Business Development Center in the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship at Bradley University is excited to offer a new webinar series, “Exploring AI for Entrepreneurs: Automating and Innovating Your Business.” This series is specifically designed to em......More

The Illinois Small Business Development Center in the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship at Bradley University is excited to offer a new webinar series, “Exploring AI for Entrepreneurs: Automating and Innovating Your Business.” This series is specifically designed to empower small business owners with practical, actionable strategies that drive success. Each session focuses on giving participants clear, step-by-step plans that can be implemented immediately to enhance key areas of business operations, from streamlining tasks and improving customer engagement to making smarter data-driven decisions. Whether you're just starting to explore AI or looking to deepen your understanding, this series will equip you with the knowledge and tools to leverage AI for growth, efficiency, and innovation in your business. In this workshop, we’ll explore how AI can revolutionize your marketing and social media efforts. You’ll learn how AI tools can save you time, increase engagement, and improve the effectiveness of your campaigns. By the end of the session, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to use AI to automate and optimize your marketing strategies. Topics: ? How to use AI for creating personalized content and automating social media posts ? Creating compelling content and automating social media marketing with AI ? Leveraging AI tools to analyze customer behavior and improve targeting ? Mastering effective prompt techniques to achieve results that align with and enhance your brand identity Webinar series presenters: Our AI U Certified SBDC Advisers from the Illinois SBDC at Bradley University. Theresa Bloom, Director of AI U & Social Media Adviser at Illinois SBDC at Bradley. Amy Lambert, Assistant Director of Illinois SBDC at Bradley. Eric Sampson, Director of Illinois SBDC at Bradley.

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Grow with Google Mastering Google Tools to Build Your Digital Presence 7-part webinar series Make Better Decisions with Analytics

The Illinois Small Business Development Center in the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship at Bradley University is offing a 7-part webinar series on “Mastering Google Tools to Build Your Digital Presence. In today’s data-driven world, understanding how customers interact......More

The Illinois Small Business Development Center in the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship at Bradley University is offing a 7-part webinar series on “Mastering Google Tools to Build Your Digital Presence. In today’s data-driven world, understanding how customers interact with your business online is key to making smarter, more strategic decisions. Without the right insights, you could be missing opportunities to optimize your marketing, improve customer engagement, and increase revenue. This webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools to harness the power of Google Analytics, enabling you to track key metrics, analyze trends, and make data-backed decisions that drive business success. Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions. Topics covered: *An introduction to Google Analytics *Creating and understanding reports *Making goals *Using Analytics with other Google tools By the end of this training, you will have a solid foundation in using analytics to refine your marketing efforts, enhance customer experiences, and ultimately make better business decisions. Don’t miss this opportunity to turn data into action and fuel your business growth!

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Marigold Festival Planning Committee

Marigold Festival Planning Committee Meeting        

Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce 402 Court Street Pekin

Exploring AI for Entrepreneurs: Automating and Innovating Your Business | Financial Management and Analysis: Smarter Decision-Making with AI

The Illinois Small Business Development Center in the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship at Bradley University is excited to offer a new webinar series, “Exploring AI for Entrepreneurs: Automating and Innovating Your Business.” This series is specifically designed to em......More

The Illinois Small Business Development Center in the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship at Bradley University is excited to offer a new webinar series, “Exploring AI for Entrepreneurs: Automating and Innovating Your Business.” This series is specifically designed to empower small business owners with practical, actionable strategies that drive success. Each session focuses on giving participants clear, step-by-step plans that can be implemented immediately to enhance key areas of business operations, from streamlining tasks and improving customer engagement to making smarter data-driven decisions. Whether you're just starting to explore AI or looking to deepen your understanding, this series will equip you with the knowledge and tools to leverage AI for growth, efficiency, and innovation in your business. Robust financial management is the backbone of a successful business. This session will equip participants with tools to develop a financial plan, incorporating AI to enhance accuracy and strategic financial decisions. Attendees will learn to create financial strategies tailored to their businesses for improved financial management, supported by AI-driven insights. Topics: ? Developing effective budgeting and forecasting strategies ? Understanding and interpreting key financial statements ? Utilizing AI for automated financial tracking and expense management ? Enhancing financial decision-making with AI-driven insights and analytics Webinar series presenters: Our AI U Certified SBDC Advisers from the Illinois SBDC at Bradley University. Theresa Bloom, Director of AI U & Social Media Adviser at Illinois SBDC at Bradley. Amy Lambert, Assistant Director of Illinois SBDC at Bradley. Eric Sampson, Director of Illinois SBDC at Bradley.

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Memorial Day - Chamber Office Closed