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| 2/1/2024 | Join us for the 2024 Morton Chamber of Commerce Annual Meet Up! Thursday, February 1, 2024 4:30 - 6:30 PM Create A Scene / American Rental 620 Harding Rd., Morton $40 per person (includes hors d'oeuvres and drinks) Food provided by local Chamber member restaurants. You will hear from the Chamber Board President and Executive Director, and announcement the 2023 Volunteer of the Year, the 2024 Distinguished Service Award recipient, 2023 Ambassador of the Year recipient, Community Impact Award along with the theme reveal for this year's Pumpkin Festival and more! more info... |
| 2/6/2024 -2/29/2024 | CIMT* Testing plus screening for abdominal aneurysm and peripheral vascular disease. (Carotid Intima Media Thickness) more info... |
| 2/6/2024 | The Turner Center for Entrepreneurship and Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Bradley University is thankful to Total Income Tax for providing this no-cost webinar to provide the best practices for small business tax planning. As a small business owner, you have a lot on your to-do list and filing taxes might seem like an overwhelming task. This training event will help you plan ahead, get organized, and manage cash flow so you can set aside enough money to cover your tax bill and avoid financial strain and alleviate stress during tax time. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION: Starting Right The value of tax planning Tax impacts to consider when setting up your bookkeeping Basics of tax reporting (What, When, How and Why) Income Tax Reporting Sales Tax Reporting Deductibility of start-up expenses Should you prepare your tax forms or hire a professional? Maintaining Good Practices Good recordkeeping – know your numbers Where to obtain timely, complete, and accurate information Benefits of quarterly meetings with your accountant Ways to retain earnings in your business How to respond to a tax levy or garnishment What’s New for 2024 1099 Reporting and Merchant Processing Beneficial Ownership reporting (FinCEN) Employee Retention Credit (Updates? Observations? Implications?) Inflation Reduction Act EV or Clean Energy Credits for consumer/small business New hiring at the IRS (increased audit risk, or HR attrition management?) Who should attend: Prospective Business Owners New Business Owners and Recent Business Founders All Small Business Owners Seeking Tax Planning Information OUR SPEAKER: William Sharpe, President, Total Income Tax Cosponsored by: Peoria Chamber of Commerce, SCORE, Minority Business Development Center, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Illinois APEX-Bradley University, and SmartStart Dashboard. Registration information will be shared with training partners. more info... |
| 2/7/2024 | Elementary 11:55am Brown 11:45am Jr High / High School 11:00am more info... |
| 2/9/2024 | We are delighted to invite you to join us for a new ownership celebration at The Cookery with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. We believe that this gathering will provide a unique platform for professionals and community leaders like yourself to connect, share insights, and forge valuable connections within our community.
Event Details Date: Friday February 9th Time: Noon – 1:00pm, Ribbon Cutting at 12:30pm Location: 2029 S Main St. Morton
Previous owner, Amanda Pyle sold to new owner Marcus Crebo who continues the incredible cooking experiences, classes, catering, ready to serve meals and more! more info... |
| 2/12/2024 | Presented by the Morton Fine Arts Association at the Bertha Frank Performing Arts Center. November 13, 2023 - Folk Legacy December 4, 2023 - Tribute Quartet January 8, 2024 - Rockland Road February 12, 2024 - The Diamonds more info... |
| 2/14/2024 -2/29/2024 | - 3rd Annual event where local customer purchases are matched up to $25 by a BeMobile Gift Card that is emailed to them after they submit their receipt through our Google Form located on the website and MPOS - submissions open February 14th. more info... |
| 2/14/2024 | The Turner Center for Entrepreneurship and Illinois Small Business Development Center, at Bradley University is hosting a series of no-cost webinars on digital marketing. Co-sponsor: Grow with Google. A training webinar designed to help businesses improve their online presence and increase their visibility on search engines. This webinar offers practical strategies to optimize your online presence and attract more customers. By attending this event, businesses will learn how to improve their search rankings, increase their online visibility, and thrive online. Series Speaker: Maria Elena Duron. In today's digital age, visibility is paramount. Maria Elena's expertise ensures that your business stands out in the crowded online space. Her strategies are designed to elevate your brand's presence, ensuring you're not just seen, but remembered. With over 18 years of experience in digital marketing, Maria Elena provides actionable insights that lead to tangible business growth. Her webinars are not just informative; they're transformative, turning knowledge into real-world results.more info... |
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| 2/28/2024 | The Turner Center for Entrepreneurship and Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Bradley University invites you to Celebrate Black History Month with us as we highlight Black-owned small businesses right here in Central Illinois. Starting a business is not easy, and Black entrepreneurs face unique challenges. Let us recognize and visit with several who are finding their way to success. We are excited to feature a panel of five local entrepreneurs in a discussion led by our moderator. This in-person event is offered at no cost. Hear about the entrepreneurial journeys of five local Black business owners:
Who should attend?
Attendees will gain a perspective on entrepreneurship in our community that is often overlooked. Together we will learn about challenges that exist and ways these small business owners have worked over, around, or through various obstacles on their way to business success. Moderator: Reagan Leslie of Leslie Tyler Design and Urbnkind Panelists: Several local Black Entrepreneurs sharing their experience. Informal networking reception to follow the discussion Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of our panelists and network with other entrepreneurs and collaborators. Light refreshments will be served. In order to plan refreshments, registration is requested by Friday, February 23, 2024. Space is limited, register now! more info... |
Events available for Registration... 2024 Guidebook Ads 3/4/2024 - 6/14/2024 register for this event... 2024 Local Spotlight 9/11/2024 - 9/14/2024 register for this event... 2024 Pumpkin Princess Pageant Court 9/11/2024 register for this event... |
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