Training
Contact the Illinois Small Business Development Center for assistance in starting or growing your business.
You can take advantage of a variety of services–from our growing catalogue of information-packed seminars to our extensive library of business and personal resources–or visit with any of our impressive roster of business advisors.
The Illinois Small Business Development Center for Central Illinois is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the United States Small Business Administration, the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and our local supporters. So, nearly all of our programs and services are available at no charge to you.
Events – 2025
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January
Starting Your Business in Illinois
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | 11:30am – 1:00pm cdt
Starting and owning a business can be exciting and frightening. If you’re thinking about starting your own business the SBDC can help!
The Illinois Small Business Development Center for Central Illinois (CISBDC) is offering a free seminar on starting your business at the CAP 1908 Social Innovation Center, 1100 South Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62703.
Registration is required to attend. Follow this link to register.
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April
Starting Your Business in Illinois
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | 11:30am – 1:00pm cdt
Starting and owning a business can be exciting and frightening. If you’re thinking about starting your own business the SBDC can help!
The Illinois Small Business Development Center for Central Illinois (CISBDC) is offering a free seminar on starting your business at the CAP 1908 Social Innovation Center, 1100 South Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62703.
Registration is required to attend. Follow this link to register.
30
April
Starting Your Business in Illinois
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm cdt
Starting and owning a business can be exciting and frightening. If you’re thinking about starting your own business the SBDC can help!
The Illinois Small Business Development Center for Central Illinois (CISBDC) is offering a free seminar on starting your business at the CAP 1908 Social Innovation Center, 1100 South Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62703.
Registration is required to attend. Follow this link to register.
17
July
Starting Your Business in Illinois
Thursday, July 17, 2025 | 11:30am – 1:00pm cdt
Starting and owning a business can be exciting and frightening. If you’re thinking about starting your own business the SBDC can help!
The Illinois Small Business Development Center for Central Illinois (CISBDC) is offering a free seminar on starting your business at the CAP 1908 Social Innovation Center, 1100 South Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62703.
Registration is required to attend. Follow this link to register.
7
October
Starting Your Business in Illinois
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm cdt
Starting and owning a business can be exciting and frightening. If you’re thinking about starting your own business the SBDC can help!
The Illinois Small Business Development Center for Central Illinois (CISBDC) is offering a free seminar on starting your business at the CAP 1908 Social Innovation Center, 1100 South Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62703.
Registration is required to attend. Follow this link to register.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and Growth Corp. The support given by the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding does not constitute an expressed or implied endorsement of the co-sponsor(s)’ or participants’ opinions, products or services. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
