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| 9/2/2023 | The Route 66 Watch and Clock Club is sponsoring a free Central Illinois Watch and Clock Show and Sale on Saturday, September 2, 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. more info... |
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| 9/7/2023 | Please Join Us For An Open House! Thursday, September 7, 2023 4pm - 7pm 120 W Jefferson, Suite 14 Morton, IL 61550 Hosted By: Exponent Group Tony Escobar - Amy Herring more info... |
| 9/11/2023 | The Turner Center for Entrepreneurship and Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University is honored to present this captivating webinar at no cost to attendees. Learn the basic understanding of Artificial Intelligence technologies and the uses that are being applied in the business and social media arena. We will cover the platforms being used, fears in the media, and practical use of AI. Along with the fundamentals, we will cover business automation examples and social media uses. We’ll have a Q & A at the end with the speaker if time permits. Topics: Brief Intro to Artificial Intelligence. What are some of the different AI platforms available? Help me understand AI using some practical examples. Some examples of business automation using AI. Using AI for Social Media to help my business. Feedback, Questions, Live AI session At SKB Cyber, we take pride in being an experienced technology and cybersecurity consulting firm dedicated to serving small to mid-sized businesses across the United States. With over twenty-five years in technology consulting, our team of skilled professionals combines their deep knowledge with a keen understanding of the evolving technology landscape across diverse industries. Whether you are in manufacturing, healthcare, banking, or beyond, our client-centric approach empowers your business to take charge of its success as we navigate the complex world of cybersecurity and technology solutions. Dan Hucal, Technology Consultant Leader with SKB Cyber, is a cross industry infrastructure expert specializing in technology assessment/audits and strategic development for IT digital transformations. He leads implementations and support of operations, due diligence, and cloud migration projects. A background of 25+ years of IT experience that covers almost all aspects of IT and levels of support on both the technical and management side of the industry. Registration Link: https://bit.ly/AISept112023 more info... |
| 9/11/2023 | A Celebration of Tazewell County's Hometown Heroes more info... |
| 9/13/2023 -9/16/2023 | more info... |
| 9/13/2023 | 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/SYBIL09132023 more info... |
| 9/14/2023 | Free Registration for First Responders! Thursday, September 14 9:00am - Registration 10:00am - Shotgun Start, Food and Awards Immediately Following Pine Lakes Golf Club, 25130 Schuck Road, Washington, IL 61571 Prizes Given For: First Place Team Longest Drive Longest Putt Closest to the Pin Send Department Name, Shirt Sizes, and Player Names to Heather Childers. 309-339-7353 / heather.childers@goblusky.com Sponsorships also available! BluSky appreciates the sacrifice and dedication these men and women share protecting our communities and know you do, too. We are looking for sponsors to help host this event, which is completely free for our First Responders. Lunch Sponsor: 1 available $1000: your logo on the lunch table banner, your logo on tshirts, your logo on a hole Drink Ticket Sponsor: 2 available $500: printed on the drink ticket - "This drink sponsored by: YOUR COMPANY NAME", your logo on tshirts, your logo on a hole Hole Sponsor: 15 Available $250: your logo on tshirts, your logo on a hole more info... |
| 9/15/2023 | Elementary 11:55am Brown 11:45am Jr High / High School 11:00am more info... |
| 9/21/2023 -9/25/2023 | more info... |
| 9/26/2023 | Cybersecurity in Manufacturing: This presentation delves into the critical domain of cybersecurity – particularly within the manufacturing sector – shedding light on the current landscape of cyber threats and vulnerabilities faced by modern business, and industrial systems. By highlighting real-world instances and tangible measures, attendees will gain insights into robust strategies in support of both onsite, and cloud services, such as tenant hardening, network segmentation, regular patch management, and employee training, empowering manufacturers to fortify their digital infrastructure and ensure the resilience of their operations against evolving cyber risks. Who should attend: This presentation is ideally suited for a diverse audience within the manufacturing sector, including manufacturing executives, operations managers, IT professionals, cybersecurity specialists, engineers, and decision-makers responsible for technology implementation and risk management. Take away: Attendees of this presentation will leave with a heightened awareness of current cyber threats facing the manufacturing sector and a clear understanding of the potential consequences of poor cyber hygiene and training within their organizations. They will also gain actionable insights into practical measures that can be implemented to bolster their organization's cybersecurity defenses and safeguard critical business and industrial systems against evolving risks. Lunch provided and sponsored by Peoria NEXT Speaker: Keith Brooks, SKB Cyber COO, is a seasoned IT consulting innovator renowned for his exceptional leadership, technical background, and strategic prowess. Boasting a career spanning three decades developing strong teams, and executing cutting-edge technology solutions, Keith has consistently driven operational excellence and innovation across diverse industries. His hands-on expertise in optimizing business processes, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and harnessing emerging technologies has not only consistently propelled organizations to new heights of success but has also solidified his reputation as a visionary leader in the IT consulting realm. Registration information will be shared with training partners. Co-Sponsors: Peoria NEXT, APEX Accelerator, Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center more info... |
| 9/27/2023 | The Turner Center for Entrepreneurship and Illinois SBDC at Bradley University are hosting a webinar on insurance issues/needs for those who are self-employed or have employees. Whether you’re in the retail, restaurant, construction, sales and service industry, most small business owners need small business insurance. Without the “right” type of insurance, you may have to pay out of pocket for claims and many small businesses do not have the resources or capital to cover such claims. Learn why small business insurance is the most important investment in protecting YOUR company. Topic points: General Liability Insurance Professional Liability Insurance Business Income Insurance Commercial Property Insurance Worker’s Compensation Insurance Commercial Auto Insurance Employment Practices Liability Insurance Business Owner’s Policy Attendees will have a foundation for the basics of understanding all insurance type coverages to protect them from risks such as: car accidents, bodily injury, property damage and even lawsuits. Speakers: Mike Kuhl, President, Kuhl Insurance Mike has been in the insurance business for more than 29 years. His father, Phil, started Kuhl Insurance in 1979. On March 1st of 2022, Kuhl Insurance positioned itself for the future by joining forces with HUB International. The agency specializes in commercial, employee benefits, and personal insurance. Kuhl Insurance is in the Central Illinois community of Morton and employs 25 full-time staff. Mike also serves the community in teaching a 5th grade class annually for Junior Achievement, serving on the OSF Healthcare Community Advisory Board, West Bend Agents Advisory Board, Frankenmuth Agents Advisory Board, Legacy of Hope Advisory Board, and River Cup Foundation Board. Evelyn Becker, Business Development Director, Kuhl Insurance Evelyn joined Kuhl in 2014 after extensive experience managing HR, safety and health programs for a multi-state, 1,200+ employee metal fabricator. She works closely with their clients’ leadership and management teams to create culture change in their organizations. She leads our STEP5 Risk Management Process, providing services to their largest customers resulting in safer workplaces, claims prevention, and great places to work. Over her 9 years with Kuhl, her role has grown to include new business development. Her responsibilities include commercial lines carrier relations, sales management and agency marketing. Evelyn earned a BS degree in Business-Organizational Behavior from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and an MBA from Bradley University. Co-Sponsor: Smart Start Dashboard Registration information will be shared with training partners more info... |
| 9/28/2023 | You wouldn’t travel internationally without a passport. Nor should you travel with products and samples without a ‘passport’ for goods. Similarly, do you sometimes need to have merchandise imported into a country on a temporary basis but want to avoid the hassle of actually importing and then exporting? Attend this webinar to learn how to solve these challenges. ATA Carnets are “Merchandise Passports.” They are internationally accepted customs documents that simplify customs procedures for the temporary importation of various types of goods. ATA Carnets ease the temporary importation of commercial samples, professional equipment, and goods for exhibitions and fairs. They facilitate international business by reducing time for customs clearance, eliminating payment of import-duty and -tax. Carnets are valid for up to 12 months and can be used an unlimited number of times into 87+ countries and territories. Attend this no-cost webinar to learn how ATA Carnets can help your business expand into new, international markets and save money by avoiding payment of import-duty and -tax on your temporary exports and imports. This webinar is intended for anyone involved in: International trade logistics International sales and marketing Trade shows, exhibition, and missions Advising business expanding internationally NASBITE CGBP recertification – this webinar would count as one CGBP CEU Attendee list will be shared with training partners. Speaker: Kiel Ursin is a Carnet Specialist and Customer Service & Sales Representative for boomerang carnets. His extensive experience and expert knowledge cover carnet usage, carnet countries, as well as foreign and domestic customs services. Kiel guides clients in all industries, from Fortune 500 companies to symphony orchestras, manufacturers to film production crews, individuals to small, medium, and large enterprises. He is a licensed bond and insurance advisor for ATA Carnets and international travel. Kiel has expertise in training and coaching companies on how ATA Carnets can help grow their business internationally by saving substantial expense on their temporary exports. In presentations for export organizations and industries, Kiel sheds light on the benefits of using carnets for boomerang freight, and companies learn about both the practical and dynamic growth aspects of carnet use. Additionally, he is an authority and issuer in the U.S. and Canada of the Carnet de Passages en Douane (CPD), the “vehicle passport” for temporary admission of motor vehicles (private and commercial road motor vehicles) in countries where required. A CPD is like a passport for a vehicle to enter one or more countries temporarily without having to pay the import-duty and taxes. Kiel is originally from Lake Zurich, IL, and joined Boomerang in 2016. Tony Pu, U.S. Commercial Service Philadelphia “It was a pleasure to partner with Boomerang Carnets on a webinar to educate US exporters on the benefits of ATA Carnets. The participants sung praises of the event, in particular citing the knowledge and knowhow of the speaker from boomerang carnets, Kiel Ursin. The ATA Carnet is a cost-effective and time-saving resource for exporters when making temporary export shipments, so it is important for the export community to be aware of how the tool applies to their business” Cosponsors: Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC), Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity-Office of Trade & Investment; Greater Peoria Economic Development Council/FTZ #114 Registration information will be shared with training partners. Registration Link: https://bit.ly/carnets9282023 more info... |
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