Illinois Small Business Development Center at Western Illinois University

10/13/2026

BUSINESS ENTERPRISE WEBINAR SERIES
Empowering Entrepreneurs. Building Stronger Businesses. Creating Opportunities.

10/08/2026

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Partners & Participants! 🤝

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Advantage Illinois Forum and to all of our incredible partners for sharing valuable resources, insights, and opportunities with our small business community.

Your collaboration and commitment help connect entrepreneurs with the resources they need to grow, succeed, and thrive. We truly appreciate all that you do! 💼✨

10/05/2026

📢 Connect. Collaborate. Grow Together!

Join us for the Advantage Illinois Consumer & Lender Forum—bringing consumers, small businesses, lenders, and community leaders together to explore resources, financing options, and opportunities for growth.

09/03/2026

🌟 Connecting Our Community to Resources & Opportunities!

DCEO joined us at Western Illinois University–Quad Cities, bringing valuable information on programs, access to capital, community development, and more.

— Illinois SBDC at WIU QC

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

Proud to see IL SBDC at WIU and Western Illinois University joining forces at today’s job and resource fair at Vibrant Arena. 💜

We’re here to support individuals and families impacted by the closure of the Tyson Foods plant in Joslin, IL, by connecting them with valuable resources, business guidance, and opportunities to take their next step forward.

It’s inspiring to see our community come together, share resources, provide support, and help open new doors during a challenging time. 🤝✨

Together, we can make a difference!

09/02/2026

🤝 Coming Together to Support Our Community

We’re still at Vibrant Arena, connecting individuals impacted by the Tyson plant closure with available resources, support services, and interpretation services to help them navigate this transition.

📍 Stop by to learn about available resources, get assistance, and explore opportunities at the job fair.

We’re here to help! 💙

09/02/2026

🤝 IL SBDC Joins Efforts to Connect the Community with Resources Following the Tyson Foods Closure in Joslin, IL.

07/14/2026

🎨 Funding Opportunity for Illinois Artists & Creative Organizations!

The Creative Projects Grant (CPG) offers up to $12,000 to support creative projects by Illinois artists, nonprofits, municipalities, and colleges or universities. Projects must include a public presentation or release during the grant period.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until regional funds are exhausted, so don’t wait to apply!

Learn more about eligibility, funding availability, and application details here:

https://arts.illinois.gov/granting-opportunities/grants-programs/creative-projects-grant.html

Creative Projects Grants (CPG) are available to Illinois artists and non-profit organizations that provide arts programming and have unique arts projects that needs financial support. If an organizational applicant receives GOS support this programming must be outside of regular operational needs.