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Turner Center for Entrepreneurship

Name: Turner Center for Entrepreneurship
Address: Bradley University, Business and Engineering Convergence Center, 1501 W Bradley Avenue, Suite 1130, Peoria, IL, 61625, US
Telephone: +13096772992

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Your team of experts helping businesses start, grow and innovate in Central Illinois.

11/04/2026

Meet the Turner Center Team: Chris Youngmark, Director of Peoria Next Innovation Center!

11/03/2026

🏆 2026 SMALL BUSINESS AWARD WINNER SPOTLIGHT!
Congratulations to Jack Boss of Floor Boss Peoria, recipient of the 2026 Startup of the Year Award!

From two pallets of flooring inventory to a growing business with multiple installation crews, Jack's entrepreneurial journey is an inspiring example of turning passion into opportunity!

As a sixth-generation flooring professional and Bradley University graduate, Jack always dreamed of owning his own business. Today, Floor Boss Peoria serves residential and commercial customers throughout the area.

Jack credits the Turner Center and Illinois SBDC with helping him make valuable connections and navigate the challenges of growing his business.

His advice to aspiring entrepreneurs? "Stay focused, work hard every day, and build strong relationships within your community."

Watch Jack share his entrepreneurial journey, his passion for the flooring industry, and how the Turner Center helped him along the way!

Congratulations, Jack and the Floor Boss Peoria team!

11/02/2026

Thinking About Starting Your Own Business? Let's Get You Started!

Have a business idea but aren't sure where to begin? Join the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship for our no-cost "Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop"!

📅 Wednesday, November 11
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 In-Person | No Cost

In this 2-hour workshop, you'll learn:
*How to register your business name
*How to obtain a tax ID number
*How to choose the right business structure
*Business planning, taxes, and financing options
*Resources available to help your business succeed

And the support doesn't stop when the workshop ends! Our certified business advisors are available to provide no-cost one-on-one guidance as you turn your business idea into reality.

Your business journey starts here!

Register today: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mq6bwgs?mode=preview&source_id=4b318cc7-00c0-41b3-80b0-bb61d3c938f7&source_type=em&c=

10/30/2026

🏆 2026 SMALL BUSINESS AWARD WINNER SPOTLIGHT!
Congratulations to Stacy Brooks of SKB Cyber, recipient of the 2026 Women in Business Leadership Award!

For Stacy, success isn't just about building a business. It's about lifting others up along the way.

From starting her entrepreneurial journey with support from the Illinois SBDC at Bradley University to mentoring students and fellow entrepreneurs, Stacy believes in sharing knowledge, building connections, and helping others succeed. "I don't wanna see anyone left behind."

Stacy's message to aspiring entrepreneurs is simple: Find your tribe, surround yourself with exceptional people, and never be afraid to ask for guidance.

Watch Stacy’s Award Winner Video where she shares her journey, her gratitude for those who supported her, and why giving back means so much to her.

👏 Congratulations, Stacy! We're proud to celebrate your leadership, perseverance, and commitment to our business community!

10/23/2026

You’ve heard what AI can do. Now learn how to actually use it in your business.

We’re excited to co-sponsor a new lineup of virtual workshops with Maria Elena Duron, nationally recognized Grow with Google Coach and Chief AI Officer.

From now through December, small business owners and entrepreneurs can join us for practical, one-hour sessions covering some of the biggest opportunities in business today:

🔎 Getting found on Google and AI-powered search
🤖 Putting Gemini and AI to work on real business tasks
📊 Using analytics to make smarter decisions
📣 Creating marketing content faster with AI
⚙️ Automating repetitive work
🎥 Building visibility through YouTube
💡 Strengthening your business strategy for an AI-driven future

Maria Elena has trained more than 18,000 businesses to turn digital confusion into practical systems that help them get seen, trusted, and chosen.

Choose the topics that matter most to your business, or join us for the whole series!

Grow with Google Virtual Workshops
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Multiple dates October - December: Webinars

👉 View the upcoming webinars and register:https://theturnercenter.org/events/

10/21/2026

What If You Had an AI Team Working for Your Small Business?

Imagine having a team to help you save time, simplify marketing, automate repetitive tasks, and explore new ways to grow your business — at NO COST!

The Turner Center for Entrepreneurship's AIU Student Team is ready to help small businesses put AI to work!

Here's how our team can help:

✅ Create social media content, marketing strategies, and promotional campaigns
✅ Automate repetitive tasks and streamline business processes
✅ Develop customized AI assistants for your business
✅ Explore website improvements, chatbots, and smarter workflows

You don't need to know anything about AI to get started! Whether you have a specific project in mind or just want to explore what's possible, our team can help identify practical solutions for your business.

You bring the business challenge. We'll help explore the solution!

Our AIU Student Team is accepting small business projects now!

Get started today:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqWg-2qZZXtZx05rl8oqQc-H-Oq13V1VmrvmO8DhnhyvgZhA/viewform

10/20/2026

Meet the Turner Center Team: Theresa Bloom, Director of AIU & Social Media Adviser!

10/16/2026

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT!

The Turner Center for Entrepreneurship recently celebrated 25 years of supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs at our 25th Anniversary Celebration, Small Business Awards Ceremony & Hall of Fame Honoree Induction!

Celebrating small businesses and entrepreneurship is what we do at the Turner Center! ❤️

Throughout the year, our team has the privilege of working with hundreds of entrepreneurs and small business owners, helping them start, grow, and succeed. Our annual awards ceremony is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the incredible businesses, inspiring individuals, and entrepreneurial spirit that make our Central Illinois business community so special.

Congratulations once again to all of this year's award winners and Hall of Fame honoree! Your hard work, dedication, and contributions to our community deserve to be celebrated.

The 2026 Small Business Award recipients:
*Startup of the Year: The Floor Boss
*Small Business of the Year: US Air Purifiers
*Innovation of the Year: Aegis Adaptive
*Government Contractor of the Year: Carter Paper & Packaging
*Exporter of the Year: Zarc International
*Rural Business of the Year: Wendy Puff Pizzeria + Pub
*A Matter of Taste Kitchen Food Entrepreneur of the Year: Moore Skillz Kitchen
*Small Business Advocate of the Year: Sally Hanley, VP of Programs, Greater Peoria
Economic Development Council
*Community Partner of the Year: Village of Peoria Heights
*Women in Business Leadership Award: Stacy Brooks, President, NAWBO

The celebration also included the inaugural induction to the Turner Center Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame. The founder of Avanti’s, Albert Zeller, received the honor.

If you missed this year's celebration, don't worry! We'll be back next year to recognize 10 more outstanding businesses and entrepreneurs who are making a difference in our region.

🎥 Watch WMBD's coverage of this year's celebration and join us in recognizing the people and businesses that make Central Illinois thrive!
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/turner-center-small-business-awards/

10/14/2026

We enjoyed sharing our 25th anniversary with everyone at our annual awards ceremony. It is our honor to celebrate and showcase our successful amazing clients!

10/14/2026

Meet the Turner Center Team: Amy Lambert, Assistant Director, Illinois SBDC at Bradley University!

Address

Bradley University, Business And Engineering Convergence Center, 1501 W Bradley Avenue, Suite 1130
Peoria, IL
61625

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13096772992

Website

https://theturnercenter.org/

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