Date | Event |
6/26/2022 | Family Fun Day Family Fun Day is a small business vendor market like you know and love from the girls at So Chic, but with a family-friendly spin! There will be tons of games and activities for the littles to enjoy while their mamas shop! ![]() more info... |
7/1/2022 | Showtime in the Garden All ages are welcome; Shows begin at 12:30pm. Come early to save your spot and enjoy your lunch under the trees in Hannah's Reading Garden. more info... |
7/2/2022 | Miss Vickie's South Car Cruise-In more info... |
7/4/2022 | Independence Day - Office Closed more info... |
7/8/2022 | Groove in the Garden Morton Public Library's July Concert Series. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy free live music in Hannah’s Reading Garden at 6:30 pm. more info... |
7/8/2022 | Showtime in the Garden All ages are welcome; Shows begin at 12:30pm. Come early to save your spot and enjoy your lunch under the trees in Hannah's Reading Garden. more info... |
7/13/2022 | Starting Your Business in Illinois This workshop is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn all the components of how to start a successful business in Illinois. Get a realistic view of the requirements to start a business and the resources available to support your new venture. While attending this 2-hour workshop, at no cost, you will learn how to get your business name registered, where to obtain a tax ID number, which legal form to choose, business planning, taxes, financing options and much more! These events are sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and co-sponsored by Morton Community Bank. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation containing the link to the workshop. more info... |
7/15/2022 | Showtime in the Garden All ages are welcome; Shows begin at 12:30pm. Come early to save your spot and enjoy your lunch under the trees in Hannah's Reading Garden. more info... |
7/15/2022 | Groove in the Garden Morton Public Library's July Concert Series. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy free live music in Hannah’s Reading Garden at 6:30 pm. more info... |
7/16/2022 | Breakfast & Beasts more info... |
7/16/2022 | Midwest Food Bank Taste & Tour ![]() more info... |
7/22/2022 | Groove in the Garden Morton Public Library's July Concert Series. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy free live music in Hannah’s Reading Garden at 6:30 pm. more info... |
7/22/2022 | Parking Lot Party ![]() more info... |
7/22/2022 | Fourth Fridays Join us for an evening of art, music, shopping and dining! This family friendly even has something fun for everyone! more info... |
7/23/2022 | Kid's Muddy Madness for St. Jude On July 23, 2022 kids ages 2-17 have a blast getting muddy while raising money during our annual mud run fundraiser held at Westwood Park in Morton, IL to benefit the Morton to Peoria St. Jude Satellite Run.more info... |
7/23/2022 | Back-To-School or Sports Physicals with Springfield Clinic Walk in or schedule your back-to-school or sports physical. Be seen between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to receive a FREE summer treat after your physical from Sucre Sweets & Socials! Open to new and exisiting patients. more info... |
7/25/2022 | Cash Flow and Alternative Financing for Small Businesses ![]() Where do you go when the banks are not ready for you, or your business is not ready for the banks? What do you do when your business is growing, but tight cash flow is inhibiting growth and limiting profitability? If your business is in either of these situations, be sure to attend our discussion with Bob Jaskiewicz and Liz Whitten from 12Five Capital. The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Bradley University is offering this in-person training event at no cost to attendees to help with common cash flow challenges facing today's small businesses. Topics of discussion:
Who should attend? Any Small Business:
Robert Jaskiewicz, Managing Director at 12five Capital, has enjoyed a 30+ year career in the alternative finance industry. With a heart for service, Bob helps small businesses find the capital they need to thrive and understands the growing pains many business owners face. In addition, he is quite involved with various charity organizations, nonprofits and community-based groups of all types. Bob originally hails from Michigan but spent much of his life in the Bolingbrook area. He recently retired to Pekin with his wife Linnea and enjoys charity work and his six grandchildren. Elizabeth Whitten, VP of Internal Operations for 12five Capital, focuses her efforts on supporting the team through internal financial management, human resources, marketing and credit. Supporting businesses through sound strategic decisions has been the focus throughout her career. Shortly after earning her degree from DePaul University, she and her husband Greg moved to Peoria and have continued to make it home. Liz enjoys traveling, home projects, and being a mother to her three children. This event is cosponsored by: Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center and the Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center, at Bradley University. more info... |