Events

Housing Development Webinar Thursday, 4/28/22 @ 10:30 a.m. The Business Navigator Alliance of Clark, Coles, Crawford, Edgar, Effingham and Moultrie Counties is providing a series of webinars to assist businesses in the region in accessing resources that can help stimulate recovery and provide support as the economy rebounds from the pandemic. The April webinar in

Regional Childcare Initiatives Thursday, May 26 @ 10:30 a.m. The Business Navigator Alliance of Clark, Coles, Crawford, Edgar, Effingham and Moultrie Counties is providing a series of webinars to assist businesses in the region in accessing resources that can help stimulate recovery and provide support as the economy rebounds from the pandemic. The May webinar

The Alliance was formed to provide professional outreach and technical assistance in applying for state and federal economic relief programs for businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19. The Alliance, which can be found at www.ilbusinessnavigators.com will continue to host outreach events, virtual offices hours, and provide one-on-one technical assistance.

The Business Navigator Alliance of Clark, Coles, Crawford, Edgar, Effingham, and Moultrie Counties is providing a series of webinars to assist businesses in the region in accessing resources that can help stimulate recovery and provide support as the economy rebounds from the pandemic.  The August 25 webinar will focus on the economic state of the

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

October is National Women's Small Business Month - the Business Navigators Alliance of Central and Southeastern Illinois welcomes Michelle White, Women’s Business Development Manager, OMEE and a guest panel of small business women owners from across our region.    

Join the Central & Southeastern Illinois Business Navigators’ Alliance as they help you plan to celebrate and shop locally this December with their Hometown Holiday Happenings webinar, Thursday, Dec. 1 at noon. This online event highlights December events happening across the region December schedule and learn more about how communities across our region are preparing

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

Through the Back to Business (B2B) program, the State of Illinois is offering $175 million in grants for businesses in industries hardest-hit by the pandemic, specifically, restaurants, hotels and businesses in the creative arts industry. Applications will open April 5, 2023 to May 10, 2023. More than 100 community navigators are available across the state

Recent legislative changes to a variety of Illinois' Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) business programs are aimed to help businesses access capital and assist them in expanding their workforce and start-up activity. The Business Navigator Alliance of Southcentral and Southeastern Illinois is hosting a webinar to dive into these topics on March 30th