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Events in the month of October 2023
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10/4/2023
Elementary 11:55am
Brown 11:45am
Jr High / High School 11:00am

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10/7/2023
The Pekin Moose Lodge is hosting its inaugural Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 7, from 6 - 10 pm. Proceeds benefit CFPA and its emergency shelter, Carol House of Hope, in Pekin.
 
Your $25 ticket includes a German inspired meal and an entry to win one of several door prizes!
 
Buy your tickets at the door or reserve your tickets today by emailing marketing@centerforpreventionofabuse.org.

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10/9/2023
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10/9/2023
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10/11/2023
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/SYBIL10112013

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10/13/2023
Elementary 11:55am
Brown 11:45am
Jr High / High School 11:00am

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10/15/2023

The sweetest family event is coming up at Elevate Church! Kids come in their favorite costumes and are sure to leave with a bag full of candy and a smile on their face! We will have a creative and compelling bible story, filled with Jesus, and lots of fun. Join us for a special family experience at 9:30A, 11:00A or 5P followed by a parking lot party, pictures with the Bat Mobile, and food trucks. Hope to see you there.


 

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10/20/2023
๐Ÿ‘ป Ghostly Jeep Spooktacular ๐Ÿ‘ป
Join us for a spine-tingling evening of family-friendly fun at our "Ghostly Jeep Spooktacular"!
๐Ÿ—“ Date: Friday, October 20th
๐Ÿ•’ Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Get ready for an eerie extravaganza featuring:
๐Ÿš™ Jeepoween Trunk or Treat: Decorated Jeeps loaded with sweet treats for the little ones (and the young at heart!).
๐Ÿฝ Free Food: Satisfy your hunger with delicious food offerings that are on the house!
โ˜• Free Brew 66 Coffee: Warm up with a complimentary cup of Brew 66's finest brews.
๐Ÿง™โ€โ™€๏ธ Costumes Encouraged: Dress up in your spookiest or silliest costumes!
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Family & Friends: Bring your loved ones along for an unforgettable evening of community, cars, and candy.

Mark your calendars, and make sure your family and friends are in on the spooky fun! It's going to be a "boo"-last. ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป

Don't forget to invite your pals to this thrilling event. See you there!

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10/25/2023
The Turner Center for Entrepreneurship and Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Bradley University invite you to a webinar on “Advantage Illinois” which is a participation loan program that helps Illinois businesses get term loan financing at lower rates.  Advantage Illinois may fill the gaps that prevent businesses from obtaining financing.  Administered by the Illinois Department of Economic Opportunity and delivered via pre-approved Illinois lending institutions, the goal of Advantage Illinois is to help businesses grow, expand, and create new jobs at a faster rate.
 
As part of the State’s commitment to equitably support small businesses, the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) will leverage outreach partners that focus on engaging historically underrepresented populations who have faced significant barriers accessing capital. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s SSBCI guidance formally defines those groups as: Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individuals (SEDI) and very small businesses, or businesses with fewer than 10 employees. 
 
Topic points:
Challenges Small Business Owners face obtaining financing
DCEO’s Advantage Illinois program history and success
What can the money be used for?
Who qualifies?
What are limits and rates?
How does the process work and what is required?
Application and vetting process.
Typical Underwriting / Approval timeline and expectations.
Layering Advantage Illinois with other programs.
 
Attendees will learn how the program works, learn how to find approved lenders, and discover the eligibility requirements to qualify for Advantage Illinois financing.
 
Speakers:
 
Robert Owens, has over twenty years success in developing small businesses.  He successfully started his own financial services business and has assisted professionals throughout the country start or expand their own firms.  Robert is a Business Development Specialist with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity assisting Small Businesses throughout the State of Illinois in obtaining financing to start up or expand their businesses. 
 
Nick Esser is the SVP Commercial Credit Officer with Fortress Bank in Peoria. Nick has been in commercial banking for the last 22 years in Peoria and has worked with a multitude of small to medium sized businesses over that period at various stages in the business life cycle, from startups to second generation transitions and across various sectors, professional services, retail, and manufacturing.  Nick is currently the point person for Advantage Illinois at Fortress Bank.

 
Co-Sponsors:  Minority Business Development Center and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
 
Registration information will be shared with training partners
 

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10/26/2023
Join Scrolls the Sweet Room on National Pumpkin Day, Thursday, October 26th for a Pumpkin Carving Party! Entry fee is $18 per guest and includes 1 pumpkin to carve, Scrolls Sweet Nachos (serves 2) and glow stick.  Bring your own carving tools.

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10/27/2023
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10/28/2023
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10/28/2023
Trail Life USA is a Christ-centered, boy-focused mentoring and  discipleship program that partners with local churches to empower men to  develop the next generation of character-rich servant leaders through outdoor  adventure.

Trail Life is growing and the area troop has been enormously blessed and has grown an enormous amount over the past five years.  If you are interested in joining our Mission “To guide generations of courageous young men to honor  God, lead with integrity, serve others, and experience outdoor adventure” and start a troop in your community, please check out our 'Start a Troop' Meeting.  Our Central Illinois leadership team will be there with some additional resources to walk through the chartering process and answer any questions. 

Setting: In-Person Time: 10:00 AM -  Noon 
Location: Bethel Lutheran Church 325 E Queenwood Rd Morton,  IL 61550 https://www.traillifeusa.com/
 

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