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| 7/1/2023 | The Route 66 Watch and Clock Club is sponsoring a free Central Illinois Watch and Clock Show and Sale on Saturday, July1, 2023 at the American Legion, located at 24 E Adams Street in Morton, Illinois between 11 am and 2 pm. The show is free, and open to the public. The show will be held in the basement area. Please use the side entrance. more info... |
| 7/1/2023 | Back by Popular Demand Tim Hambree Elvis Tribute Show Saturday, July 1st 6:00p - 8:30p $5.00 cover at the door Karaoke to follow Morton Knights of Columbus 616 W. David Street in Morton more info... |
| 7/3/2023 | FREE SUMMER CONCERTS THURSDAY NIGHTS IN THE PARKSTARTING AT 6:30PMTHU, JUNE 15 - NOW AND THEN BAND
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| 7/6/2023 | FREE SUMMER CONCERTS THURSDAY NIGHTS IN THE PARKSTARTING AT 6:30PMTHU, JUNE 15 - NOW AND THEN BAND
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| 7/7/2023 | Morton Public Library's July concert series. Music begins at 6:30pm in Hannah's Reading Garden. Bring your lawn chairs for these free, Friday night family friendly concerts. More food truck detail to come on the Morton Public Library website. more info... |
| 7/7/2023 | 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... |
| 7/7/2023 | Are you one of the 200 million business accounts that people visit every day on Instagram? Or should you be? This workshop will help you decide if Instagram is a good platform for your business, and if so, how to effectively use it for marketing your business. Learn Instagram fundamentals to help grow your Instagram presence. In this workshop you will learn: *How to optimize your business profile *Creating brand awareness *How to create content that resonates with your audience *Should you use Stories, Reels, Lives and Hashtags Who should attend: Business owners who want to learn and use Instagram 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... |
| 7/8/2023 | Join the Knights of Columbus on Saturday evening, July 8th from 6p - 10p for an Evening with Dave Gore and live country music $5.00 cover Food & drinks available for purchase more info... |
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| 7/12/2023 | 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. (only need to attend one if you are currently not in business or have never previously owned a business) Presenters for all workshops: Chris Youngmark, Assistant SBDC Direct, Illinois Small Business Development Center, Bradley University, and Don Schwegel, Vice President-Commercial Banker, Morton Community Bank more info... |
| 7/13/2023 | FREE SUMMER CONCERTS THURSDAY NIGHTS IN THE PARKSTARTING AT 6:30PMTHU, JUNE 15 - NOW AND THEN BAND
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| 7/14/2023 | Morton Public Library's July concert series. Music begins at 6:30pm in Hannah's Reading Garden. Bring your lawn chairs for these free, Friday night family friendly concerts. More food truck detail to come on the Morton Public Library website. more info... |
| 7/14/2023 | 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... |
| 7/15/2023 | Swim with Santa and Mrs. at the Morton Public Swimming Pool. more info... |
| 7/19/2023 | 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! Though the landscape of international trade is constantly changing, one change has been particularly impactful: companies increasingly have access to better and more current international trade data to make smarter decisions. This session will review those resources, nearly all of which are available at no cost. We will also highlight why you must understand the global Harmonized Code System used by countries to report their imports and exports. This session will be valuable to new and existing exporters that may not be aware of these recent available of great trade data. 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/tJwudu2prDgjEtXtorOBC3skYswh1dKVDKWv https://www.bit.ly/GettingReadyS4 more info... |
| 7/20/2023 | FREE SUMMER CONCERTS THURSDAY NIGHTS IN THE PARKSTARTING AT 6:30PMTHU, JUNE 15 - NOW AND THEN BAND
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| 7/21/2023 | Morton Public Library's July concert series. Music begins at 6:30pm in Hannah's Reading Garden. Bring your lawn chairs for these free, Friday night family friendly concerts. More food truck detail to come on the Morton Public Library website. more info... |
| 7/22/2023 | COMMUNITY DAYS AT THE PEORIA RIVERFRONT MUSEUMAll Summer Long! We may be called the Peoria Riverfront Museum, but there are so many communities throughout the area that claim us as their museum too. As a way of saying thank you, we are inviting communities all over central Illinois to Community Days at the Museum. On the day we celebrate your community, guests who present an ID with an address or zip code from that community will receive:
While you’re here, you’ll get a chance to experience everything in the museum including:
Mark your calendars! - Community Days Summer 2023
Discounts for each community are valid only on their designated day and cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or promotion. Don’t see your community on the list? Drop us a line and let us know you’re interested. "Community Days" sponsored by Visionary Society more info... |
| 7/24/2023 | Why Are Branding and Messaging Important for Your Business? You will learn the importance of branding, and how using branding and the right messaging are essential parts of your overall social media and marketing strategy. A brand is the identity and story of your company that makes it stand out from competitors that sell similar products or services. The goal of branding is for your business to stay top of mind to your target audience and become their preferred option for doing business. Brand identity is not about the pretty packaging, but about communicating your brand story effectively. In this workshop we will talk about how to create your brand story and business branding. We will discuss how your business logo, colors, slogan and personality are a part of your branding that needs to be consistent to build your authority and authenticity to your audience. We will discuss developing a connection to your audience and giving them the sense of a relationship with you where you provide value to them first, before you start selling to them. You will then learn how to create content using the right messaging to reach your target audience on social media. You first need to know who your ideal client is in order to speak directly to them with your messaging. 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... |
| 7/26/2023 | 709 Is Hiring! Open Positions: Non-Certified Staff Paraprofessionals - Elementary, Junior High, High School Kitchen Staff Maintenance - Full & Part Time Crossing Guard Custodian - Various Shifts Clerical Positions MPTV Videographer Bertha Frank Technical Assistant Transportation - Drivers and Aides When: Wednesday, July 26th 12:00pm - 4:00pm Where: MCUSD709 District Office Apply Online, Get Hired On The Spot! Click here for more information: https://www.applitrack.com/morton709/onlineapp/default.aspx?fbclid=IwAR3ny0B7KNdCN64L9oBfjALsZb8u7sM7r-P514IVZpwVAoQfrly49B8jOF4 more info... |
| 7/26/2023 | 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. (only need to attend one if you are currently not in business or have never previously owned a business) Presenters for all workshops: Chris Youngmark, Assistant SBDC Direct, Illinois Small Business Development Center, Bradley University, and Don Schwegel, Vice President-Commercial Banker, Morton Community Bank more info... |
| 7/26/2023 | This in-person workshop is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn all the components of how to start a successful business in Illinois. The workshop is intended for individuals who have never previously started a business. 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 Turner Center for Entrepreneurship and Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and cosponsored by Morton Community Bank and SCORE Peoria https://bit.ly/SYBIL07262023 more info... |
| 7/27/2023 | FREE SUMMER CONCERTS THURSDAY NIGHTS IN THE PARKSTARTING AT 6:30PMTHU, JUNE 15 - NOW AND THEN BAND
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| 7/28/2023 | Morton Public Library's July concert series. Music begins at 6:30pm in Hannah's Reading Garden. Bring your lawn chairs for these free, Friday night family friendly concerts. More food truck detail to come on the Morton Public Library website. more info... |
| 7/29/2023 | 5K Walk/Run benefiting the Salvation Army. This event is a charity community run with all proceeds going towards the Salvation Army. If you are unable to attend the run but would still like the help the cause, there is an option to just donate as well. Please also bring gently used shoes to the race! We will be collecting these shoes to send to the Salvation Army for local people in need. You can find the drop off containers by the main table near the start line. more info... |
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