Take a Workshop

Learn from the experts with SCORE’s small business training workshops.

On this page you’ll find instructor-led training offered in a SCORE office or online. You can also find interactive courses to help you learn new business strategies.

Employment Law Update

Workshop presenters are practicing professionals including accountants, professors, lawyers, bankers, insurance and business managers in the Peoria community. Additional facilitators are SCORE mentors who have years of industry and business experience.

Upcoming SCORE Peoria Workshops

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Employment Law Update

Morton Chamber of Commerce/EDC
415 W. Jefferson
Morton, IL 61550

Learn the latest changes affecting employer rights and responsibilities from the Supreme Court, other Courts in Illinois, and the General Assembly in Springfield, and discuss immigration issues for employers.

This workshop is FREE, but registration is required.
Call Peoria SCORE at 309-676-0755 or register online by clicking here.

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Wednesday, August 8, 2018 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

Facebook Marketing Strategies

Fondulac Bank - Fondulac Room
201 Clock Tower Dr.
East Peoria, IL 61611

Facebook is one of the most effective ways to advertise your business. In this workshop for experienced Facebook users, Tammy Finch, founder and CEO of Web Services, Inc, will discuss key items you need on Facebook for effective marketing. She'll show you how to boost, target your audience, and how to expand your reach beyond your Facebook fans.

This workshop is FREE, but registration is required.
Call Peoria SCORE at 309-676-0755 or register online by clicking here.

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Wednesday, September 12, 2018 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

Getting Started with LinkedIn for Business

Fondulac District Library
East Peoria Civic Complex - Meeting Room 112
400 Richland St.
East Peoria, IL 61611

Tammy Finch, founder and CEO of Web Services, Inc., will cover the basics of how you can use LinkedIn in your business. She will discuss Growing Your Network, Sales Lead Generation, Social Selling, and increasing your profile as a key influencer.

This workshop is FREE, but registration is required.
Call Peoria SCORE at 309-676-0755 or register online by clicking here.

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Wednesday, October 17, 2018 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

Important Tax Changes for Small Businesses in 2018

Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce – Conference Room
403 N. E. Jefferson
Peoria, IL, 61603

With major tax changes passed by Congress in 2017, many taxpayers are wondering what it means for 2018. As a business owner, you must not only prepare your business – and personal – tax returns, but you must also take care of year-end payroll tax reports for employees and non-employees (freelancers and contract workers).

Take this opportunity to get an overview of the changes and their impact from David Mills, CPA.

This workshop is FREE, but registration is required.
Call Peoria SCORE at 309-676-0755 or register online by clicking here.

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Wednesday, November 14, 2018 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

The Art of Financing Your Dream

Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce – Conference Room
403 N. E. Jefferson
Peoria, IL, 61603

Creating your business is one thing: financing it is another. At this workshop you will learn how to:

Prepare a proposal that defines your market opportunity and financial need.
Develop financing strategies based on your current/projected resources.
Learn about available funding sources, from micro-loans to large-scale.

Please join us for this informative workshop presented by Cesar Suarez, Senior Development Specialist for the City of Peoria.

This workshop is FREE, but registration is required.
Call Peoria SCORE at 309-676-0755 or register online by clicking here.

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Employment Law Update

July 18, 2018, 9:00am CDT

Morton, Illinois, 61550

Employment Law Update Read more

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Facebook Marketing Strategies

August 8, 2018, 9:00am CDT

East Peoria, IL, 61611

Facebook is one of the most effective ways to advertise your business. Read more

Local Event

Getting Started with LinkedIn for Business

September 12, 2018, 9:00am CDT

East Peoria, IL, 61611

Tammy Finch, founder and CEO of Web Services, Inc., will cover the basics of how you can use LinkedIn in your business. Read more

Local Event

Important Tax Changes for Small Businesses in 2018

October 17, 2018, 9:00am CDT

Peoria, IL, 61603

Important Tax Changes for Small Businesses in 2018 Read more

Local Event

The Art of Financing Your Dream

November 14, 2018, 9:00am CST

Peoria, IL, 61603

Creating your business is one thing: financing it is another. At this workshop you will learn how to: Read more

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Starting A Business In Illinois Workshops

The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University is offering these free informal workshops. They are intended only for those who are NOT yet in business.& Read more

403 N. E. Jefferson St. Peoria, IL, 61603
Phone:	(309) 676-0755
Fax:	(309) 676-7534
EMAIL:	Score.Peoria@scorevolunteer.org