Connect The Dots Consulting, LLC

10/21/2026

💰Grocery Grant 👇🏽

🛒 Know a grocery store owner? Share this!

The State of Illinois has more than $26 million available through the Illinois Grocery Initiative:

New Stores in Food Deserts ($20.8 million): deadline Dec. 9
NEW Grocery Rescue Program ($4.5 million): helps reopen stores that closed in the past year
Equipment Upgrades ($750,000): energy-efficient upgrades for existing stores

You’ve heard us say it: grants exist, but they’re targeted. This one might be a perfect fit for a business in your community. Details 👉 https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/3295-4240.html

Thinking about applying? An SBDC advisor can help you get application-ready, at no cost.

10/19/2026

👩🏾‍💼 Happy Women's Business Month!

To every woman who is building something of her own: we see you, and we celebrate you! 🥳

💡Whether you are holding onto the spark of an idea, getting ready to launch, or working to scale what you have already built, you do not have to figure it out alone.

💼 At Connect The Dots Consulting, we work with women business owners at every stage, from planning and funding readiness to growth.

✨ Wherever you are in your journey, there is a next step, and we would love to help you take it.

🤔 Ready to connect? Visit ctdconsultingllc.com to get started.

10/16/2026

🌱 READY TO GROW YOUR TEAM?

🤔 Are you thinking about making your very first hire and not sure where to begin or what paperwork you need?

Join us on Thursday, October 29 at Innovate Springfield to learn what every new employer should know.

📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
🕠 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
📍 Innovate Springfield, 1 Horace Mann Plaza, Springfield, IL 62715

💼 Hosted by SBDC Illinois for Central Illinois and Growth Corp.
👉🏽 Register today at www.cisbdc.com/training
📞 Or call Judy at 217-522-2772

⏩Share this post if you know someone's who is ready to grow!

10/14/2026

📆 This Saturday

📍Springfield, IL

This Saturday, it’s happening again! Come out and get you a headshot!

10/09/2026

💼 Many business owners stop short of reaching their full potential simply because they lack the right strategic guidance. With tailored support and strategic connections, it is possible to truly transform a business.

🤔 If you are curious about what is possible for your business and ready to take the next step, I invite you to schedule a strategy session with me. I welcome the opportunity to discuss your goals and explore how we can work together to achieve them.

10/02/2026

💼 When building a business, having the right guide makes all the difference.

👧🏾 As an entrepreneur with decades of experience, I offer hands-on support to help small business owners and entrepreneurs turn their vision into reality. My approach is personal: I meet clients where they are.

🤝 If you are ready to work with someone genuinely invested in your success, let's connect.

09/30/2026

🤯 One of the most impactful shifts in early-stage entrepreneurship is moving from a scarcity mindset to an asset inventory mindset. If you find yourself focusing on what you lack, ask yourself:

- What do I currently know?
- Who trust me?
- What problems have I already solved?

💪 Your experience, relationships, and insights are often your greatest competitive edge.

09/28/2026

🤔 Ever notice how your energy shifts when you’re truly invested in your work? It’s not just about passion, it’s about building a business that excites you every week.

🗓 When you build a business around your passion, Mondays do not feel like a burden they feel like an opportunity. Your genuine energy is felt by your clients, you get better at what you do and Monday mornings feel different.