Events

Please join us September 27, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. to Noon for a Local Government Fundign Workshop at the Edwards County Farm Bureau.  Agencies attending will include: Illinois Housing Development Authority, USDA Rural Development, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Illinois Department of Transportation, Delta Regional Authority, and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. 

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

Within the last year, there has been new leadership and an expansion of the Small Business Development Centers servicing Southcentral and Southeastern Illinois. On March 28th, the Business Navigator Alliance will review what SBDCs are and their service offerings with Ericka White, State Director of the Illinois SBDC Network. Registrants will also hear from the

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 on July 25th at 10:30am, for a webinar reviewing the region's housing market during the last half of 2023 through the first half of 2024. We'll start at a macro view and narrow down to South Central and Southeastern Illinois, discussing new construction trends, rent vs buy, financing and lending, and potential industry

In 2019, Illinois became the 11th state to legalize cannabis for adult use, effective January 1, 2020. Four and a half years later, employers and employees are still trying to navigate this new law. Join us on August 29th at 10:30am, for a webinar hosting Attorney Brian Wacker of The Cook Group, to discuss the

Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week with Us! Join us on April 30th for an informative webinar highlighting Registered Apprenticeships and how they can strengthen your workforce, support talent development, and benefit your business. Discover how the “earn-and-learn” model benefits both employers and employees, reduces turnover, and strengthens your talent pipeline. We’ll highlight program benefits, available funding

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