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| 6/1/2023 | On Friday, June 2 from 10:00AM - 3:00PM, Goodwill of Central Illinois will host it's annual multi-employer hiring event. The event will take place at Goodwill Commons, 2319 E. War Memorial Dr., Peoria. More than 40 employers are expected to attend. Job seekers are asked to bring resumes and be prepared for interviews. Three days prior to the event Goodwill is offering interview prep classes. 5/30 - Look the Part: Tips on utilizing what you have in your closet to be interview-ready. 5/31 - Resume Ready: Assistance with getting your resume interview-ready. 6/1 - Apply Early: Apply for jobs you want BEFORE the event and save time AT the event. All classes are held from 1:30 - 3:30PM. All classes are held at Goodwill Commons. Call or text 309-339-7326 for more information. As with all Goodwill services, classes are FREE. For more information visit Goodwill's website at www.goodwillpeo.org. more info... |
| 6/2/2023 | This is a tenative date. Elementary 11:55am Brown 11:45am Jr High 11am High School 12:05 (Final Exams) more info... |
| 6/2/2023 | Showtime in the Garden is a free, family friendly shows at 12:30pm in Hannah's Reading Garden. Come early to save your spot and enjoy your lunch under the trees. Check the Library's Facebook page for weather updates. more info... |
| 6/2/2023 | Goodwill of Central Illinois will host its annual multi-employer hiring event on Friday, June 2 from 10:00AM - 3:00PM. The event will take place at Goodwill Commons, 2319 E. War Memorial Dr., Peoria. More than 40 employers are expected to attend. Job seekers are asked to bring resumes and be prepared for interviews. more info... |
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| 6/6/2023 -6/27/2023 | Join us for a four (4) week course on Beginner Adult Ballroom Class. Over the month of June we will focus each week on one (1) style each week. No partner required. Cost is $10 per lesson. Here is the class schedule June 6th - Waltz June 13th - Rumba June 20th - Nightclub June 27th - East Coast Swing Walk ins are welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Jon Young more info... |
| 6/9/2023 | Showtime in the Garden is a free, family friendly shows at 12:30pm in Hannah's Reading Garden. Come early to save your spot and enjoy your lunch under the trees. Check the Library's Facebook page for weather updates. more info... |
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| 6/10/2023 | We are bringing back another fun Date night at Captivation Dance for a new set of Beginner Dance styles to learn. Proceeds from the Date night will go to the Caring Cupboard Program in Morton. Cost is $25 per couple. Here is the outline of our dance lessons. 6:30pm - Doors Open 7pm - FoxTrot 7:30pm - Salsa 8pm - Hustle 8:30pm - Practice Session Refreshments, Cookies provided by Cookies by Katie and beverages will be provided. If you have any questions please let me know more info... |
| 6/12/2023 | Join us for a fun day on the golf course at the Chamber Annual Golf Outing! Registration is $110 per golfer (Registered Foursome $125/golfer) and includes lunch, 18 holes of golf, games on the course, a cart. Each golfer will receive a $25 Chamber Check. Check in begins at 10:30 a.m. Shotgun start at 12:00 p.m. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go to Project Pumpkin/Festival Giveback endowment funds the Morton Chamber of Commerce launched (in partnership with the Morton Community Foundation) to provide access to the Morton Pumpkin Festival for families in need in our community and giveback to nonprofit/youth groups who volunteer during Pumpkin Festival. Register to golf here: https://mms.mortonchamber.org/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=MORT&evid=74199519 There are also sponsorship and donation opportunities available: 1. Tee Sponsorship: $100 - yard sign with company logo placed at a tee 2. Hole Sponsorship: $500 - ability to set up at the tee, provide hole game 3. Endowment Fund Donation - any amount 4. Goodie Bag Donation - small promotional item to place in the golfer bags 5. Hole Game Prize Donation - item or gift cards for winners of hole games Register to sponsor or donate: https://mms.mortonchamber.org/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=MORT&evid=74198297 more info... |
| 6/13/2023 | Presentation will be on "How can inflation, market volatility, taxes and the next recession affect your retirement?" more info... |
| 6/15/2023 | FREE SUMMER CONCERTS THURSDAY NIGHTS IN THE PARKSTARTING AT 6:30PMTHU, JUNE 15 - NOW AND THEN BAND
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| 6/15/2023 | The Illinois SBDC at Bradley University is hosting a Lunch-and-Learn webinar on the topic of Franchise Ownership. The presentation will introduce attendees to many factors to evaluate when considering franchising as a path to business ownership, with the emphasis on a market size comparable to Peoria, IL. Cosponsored by: SCORE Peoria Topics covered: -What is franchising? -How does buying a franchise differ from buying a traditional business? -What are the risks and rewards of franchising? -How are franchises regulated in the US? -Can any business become a franchise? -Who makes for a good franchise buyer? -How do you determine if a franchise is a good fit for you? -How can you finance a franchise purchase? Who should attend? -Potential entrepreneurs who have not decided on an industry or business concept -Managers seeking to operate a business of their own without starting from scratch -Retirees looking for a challenging next chapter in their life story -Investors seeking an active, hands-on opportunity, rather than a passive one -Anyone curious about how franchising works in the US Takeaway: Attendees will learn the basics of owning a franchise business, including the advantages and risks. Common misperceptions around franchising will be addressed, and the process for evaluating the fit between a franchise, the market, and the owner will be explained. The audience will be invited to find out more via additional franchise education webinars from FranNet. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenter. Speaker: Ben Terrill is the Owner of FranNet of Missouri/Kansas/Illinois/Iowa. He has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs looking to discover the best pathways to business ownership. Ben offers one-on-one consulting and additional educational resources to those seeking to know more about franchising. He comes from an entrepreneurial family and has 25 years of experience in sales, sales management and related businesses. Ben graduated from the University of Missouri and lives in St. Louis with his wife and son. more info... |
| 6/16/2023 | Showtime in the Garden is a free, family friendly shows at 12:30pm in Hannah's Reading Garden. Come early to save your spot and enjoy your lunch under the trees. Check the Library's Facebook page for weather updates. more info... |
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| 6/22/2023 | FREE SUMMER CONCERTS THURSDAY NIGHTS IN THE PARKSTARTING AT 6:30PMTHU, JUNE 15 - NOW AND THEN BAND
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| 6/22/2023 | LinkedIn is one of the most important B2B social media platforms, yet is also becoming more widely used by all types of businesses. So, if you are a B2B, you should definitely be using this platform. If you are not a B2B but have a business, this workshop can help you assess if this may be the right platform for you to reach your ideal client. Did you know … LinkedIn has over 900 million users worldwide and welcomes three new members every second? LinkedIn is a database for networking and relationship building? LinkedIn is also being used by businesses of all types to promote their services and products? LinkedIn uses keywords and hashtags for discoverability? In this workshop, you will learn: How to optimize your LinkedIn profile How to create a company page Where to effectively incorporate keywords How to build your brand and create brand awareness Best practices for making connections, gaining followers, and promoting your business Speaker: Theresa Bloom is a Social Media Adviser at the Turner Center, as well as the Social Media Manager for the Foster College of Business and Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology at Bradley University. Theresa has been with the Turner Center for 5 years. She enjoys working with small business owners and those wanting to start their own business. She has a passion for helping business owners get their businesses discovered through the use of social media, and is excited to share her knowledge and expertise with her clients. Prior to coming to Bradley, she had a career in the medical field, as well as past experience in the insurance industry. Theresa is a Peoria native, having attended Peoria Notre Dame high school, as well as being a graduate of Bradley University. more info... |
| 6/23/2023 | Showtime in the Garden is a free, family friendly shows at 12:30pm in Hannah's Reading Garden. Come early to save your spot and enjoy your lunch under the trees. Check the Library's Facebook page for weather updates. more info... |
| 6/29/2023 | FREE SUMMER CONCERTS THURSDAY NIGHTS IN THE PARKSTARTING AT 6:30PMTHU, JUNE 15 - NOW AND THEN BAND
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| 6/29/2023 | The global pandemic has dramatically increased the focus on the importance of exporting. Companies have realized that to be resilient and competitive, they need to be engaged globally. This no cost series of five one-hour webinars will discuss the most important decisions small to medium sized businesses need to make for a successful export strategy. This series is sponsored by the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at Bradley University and is co-sponsored by: Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center, Greater Peoria Economic Development Council & FTZ #114, DCEO/OTI, and the US Department of Commerce. Who should attend: -Entrepreneurs – needing insights on when their venture is ready to go global -New-to-Exporting Companies – Utilize the steps provided to ensure your export plan is effective -Existing Exporters – Learn new techniques to support your current exporting efforts Take away: -Learn the biggest mistakes companies make when developing their export strategy -Gain insights on how to change from a reactive exporter to a proactive exporter -Don’t have an export plan? This series will guide you through the process of developing a great export plan you actually use! Once a company has selected a foreign market for export expansion, the next two decisions are which entry mode to use, which potential partners? This session details the entry mode options from indirect exporting, to direct exporting and foreign direct investment (FDI). The challenge is how to balance the risk versus the rewards of these options. We will discuss how even a small amount of FDI can be highly effective in gaining strong control over the market and enhanced customer feedback. We will also discuss how 3PLs and FTZs can be leveraged to support market entry. Speaker: Jim Foley is the director of the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship and the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at Bradley University. He manages a program of counseling and training in international business, marketing, logistics and finance. He is also Director of International Programs for the Foster College of Business and Director of Business and Nonprofit Partnerships for the university. Mr. Foley is the author of the book The Global Entrepreneur 4th Edition discussing techniques to expand exports. He is also the co-author of the eleventh edition of International Marketing by Vern Tersptra. Jim has received numerous recognitions including the ASBDC State Star, the NASBITE International Trade Educator of the Year Award, the Illinois Governor’s Export Award, and the IATTO Lifetime Achievement Award. He most recently received the John Otis Lifetime Achievement Award, Nasbite International’s highest recognition. Jim serves as national co-chair of the ASBDC International Interest Section and a member of the Illinois District Export Council. Prior to joining the trade center, Mr. Foley worked in the computer industry living in Los Angeles and London. He has an MBA from the London Business School at the University of London, and B.A. from Knox College. Registration Links: https://Bradley.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tde6hqj4pGNAOmzkVUwXpAadOJXMfTL7b https://www.bit.ly/GettingReadyS3 more info... |
| 6/30/2023 | Showtime in the Garden is a free, family friendly shows at 12:30pm in Hannah's Reading Garden. Come early to save your spot and enjoy your lunch under the trees. Check the Library's Facebook page for weather updates. more info... |
| 6/30/2023 | Facebook can be a great tool for marketing your business. It is still the most used social media platform, with almost 3 billion active monthly users. This workshop will help you gain an understanding of how to effectively use this popular social network to connect with your target audience, grow your brand awareness and use best practices to grow your following and achieve your business goals. In this workshop, you will learn: *Why Facebook is a good platform for any business to use *How to create a Business Page *Using Stories, Reels, Lives or Posts *Decide if a Facebook Group is right for your business *What is boosting a post versus ads Who should attend: Business owners who want to learn and use Facebook Speaker: Theresa Bloom is a Social Media Adviser at the Turner Center, as well as the Social Media Manager for the Foster College of Business and Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology at Bradley University. Theresa has been with the Turner Center for 5 years. She enjoys working with small business owners and those wanting to start their own business. She has a passion for helping business owners get their businesses discovered through the use of social media, and is excited to share her knowledge and expertise with her clients. Prior to coming to Bradley, she had a career in the medical field, as well as past experience in the insurance industry. Theresa is a Peoria native, having attended Peoria Notre Dame high school, as well as being a graduate of Bradley University. more info... |
| 6/30/2023 | Karaoke with Ryan Davis Friday, June 30th 7p - 11p Morton Knights of Columbus 616 W. David Street in Morton more info... |
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