Upcoming SCORE Peoria Workshops
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Wednesday, April 25, 2018 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Clifton Larson Allen – Conference Room - Suite 1100
PNC Bank Building
301 S. W. Adams St.
Peoria, IL 61602
Clifton Larson Allen (CLA) professional Mark M. Dalbey will provide an overview of the new tax legislation during a live presentation April 25, 2018.
Topics to be covered and discussion include, but not limited to:
- Learn how the major changes in the new tax law for individuals and how they will impact you
- Learn how tax reform impacts your business operations and organizational structure opportunities
- Learn how changes in the estate tax can impact you and your estate plan.
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, May 9, 2018 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT
Fondulac Bank - Fondulac Room
201 Clock Tower Dr.
East Peoria, IL 61611
Facebook advertising is one of the best ways to use your advertising dollars effectively. In this introductory level workshop, Tammy Finch, founder and CEO of Web Services, Inc., will show you how to set up a Facebook page for your business, how to target your audience, and cover how to find content for your page. In August, Tammy will return with a more advanced workshop to discuss Facebook Marketing Strategies.
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, June 13, 2018 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT
Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce – Conference Room
403 N. E. Jefferson St.
Peoria, IL, 61603
This workshop will discuss the basics of government contracting and is ideal for businesses that are new to doing business with the government or those that need a refresher on what they should be doing. She will also discuss how PTAC can provide assistance as they register as a vendor at various government levels and also briefly discuss government set asides and how small businesses can certify to improve their opportunities as well as consideration for subcontracting opportunities.
Our presenter for this workshop will be Keli Krueger-Huhra, Director of the Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) at Bradley University's Turner Center for Entrepreneurship in the Foster College of Business.
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, July 18, 2018 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Morton Chamber of Commerce/EDC
415 W. Jefferson
Morton, IL 61550
Track changes in wage and hour laws, and immigration issues for employers, and predictions for other possible changes on the horizon for employers in the enforcement agencies and the courts. Get the latest information on new penalty levels for federal employment violations.
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
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
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
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
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.