Events

Increases in energy prices have been top of mind for businesses and residents alike across Southcentral and Southeastern Illinois.  The Business Navigator Alliance of Southcentral and Southeastern Illinois is hosting a webinar to dive into this topic on September 29th at 2 p.m. Mark Pruitt, Principal of the Power Bureau, consulting firm that provides energy

Understanding and utilizing economic development tools like Tax Increment Financing Districts, Business Districts and Enterprise Zones is key to growing successful communities. The Business Navigator Alliance of South Central and Southeastern Illinois is hosting a webinar to dive into these topics on January 26th at 10:30 a.m. Adam Stroud, Senior Project Manager with PGAV Planners,

Join the Business Navigator Alliance of South Central and Southeastern Illinois, Thursday, Feb. 23 @ 2 p.m. for a webinar highlighting business solutions and support for regional child care businesses. Child care businesses, whether licensed in home family providers or centers, are foundational to a community’s present and future economic success. The Women’s Business Development

Beginning January 2024, SB208 will make Illinois the third state in the nation, and the first in the Midwest to mandate paid time off to be used for any reason. This legislation provides employees with up to 40 hours of paid leave during a 12-month period, meaning that approximately 1.5 million workers will begin earning

Attendees will learn about Crawford County’s recent housing planning analysis and the launch of collaborations between local government and private industry to meet the goal of providing more than 200 new residential units before 2027.
Guest panelists for the discussion include:
Bill Burke, Chairman, Crawford County Board; Denise Jobe, Treasurer, City of Robinson; Teresa Fielder, Mayor, Village of Oblong; Resa Shaner, Executive Director, Crawford County Development Association.

Join the Illinois Business Navigator Alliance of Southcentral & Southeastern Illinois as they help you plan to celebrate and shop locally this holiday season with their Hometown Holiday Happenings webinar, Thursday, Nov. 16 at noon. This online event highlights seasonal happenings from across the region. Register now to attend the webinar to learn more about

On February 1st at 10:30 a.m. the Business Navigator Alliance of Southcentral and Southeastern Illinois will host a webinar discussing Leadership Crawford County, a long-standing community leader development program in Southeastern Illinois.

Illinois will receive up to $354.6 Million to administer four programs as part of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI 2.0). The expanded program offerings through SSBCI 2.0 will enable Illinois to support small businesses across the state – helping them attract more capital investment and expand or launch business operations while supporting key

The New Markets Tax Credit Program incentivizes community development and economic growth through the use of tax credits that attract private investment to distressed communities. Overall this program assists businesses with access to financing that is flexible and affordable. Join us on April 25th at 10:30 for a New Markets Tax Credit 101 by Brian

Join us May 27th for an introduction to industrial hemp, explore its practical use cases, and highlight how hemp-based materials are being integrated into modern homebuilding. Participants will also learn about the downstream economic, environmental, and sustainability benefits of industrial hemp across multiple industries. Speakers include Courtney Yockey with Effingham Regional Growth Alliance, Joshua & Kaitlin