| Date | Event |
| 4/9/2025 | 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 no cost 2-hour workshop, 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. After attending the workshop, our team of certified business advisors are available to work with you, one-on-one, to navigate the process and help you succeed! This workshop is sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and co-sponsored by Morton Community Bank. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. more info... |
| 4/9/2025 | In today’s fast-paced business environment, success requires more than just individual talent—it is built on trust. Our Building Stronger Teams huddle series is designed for businesses ready to invest in their frontline leaders, equipping them with the skills to drive effective communication, foster accountability, and create a culture of collaboration. Leading to Inspire: We will explore how strong leadership can inspire collective success by aligning personal goals with team objectives. Through discussions on commitment, accountability, and Emotional Intelligence, participants will gain a deeper understanding of leadership styles and techniques that promote growth. You'll learn how to develop key communication and problem-solving skills essential for motivating your team, ensuring that everyone can contribute effectively toward shared goals.Huddle 1: Building Trust | February 12 Huddle 2; Effective Communication | March 12 Huddle 4: Embraching Change | May 7 more info... |
| 4/12/2025 | In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April, CFPA is hosting its 8th Annual 5K Run/1 Mile Walk, I Run with Survivors, on Saturday, 4/12, 2025 at 8 am in the Levee District in East Peoria. Participants are welcome to join in person or virtually. Race day activities include photo opportunities and refreshments following the race. CFPA wants all survivors – ones who have come forward to disclose and ones who keep their abuse private – to know that the community supports them, the Center for Prevention of Abuse supports them, and that they are believed. Post a photo in your race shirt, tag us, and use #iRunwithSurvivors to show how you support and believe survivors. CFPA services for sexual assault survivors and all survivors of abuse are free and confidential and the crisis hotline is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-559-SAFE (7233). more info... |
| 4/12/2025 |  more info... |
| 4/16/2025 | The Illinois Small Business Development Center in the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship at Bradley University is offing a 7-part webinar series on “Mastering Google Tools to Build Your Digital Presence. In today’s competitive market, getting your business in front of the right audience is crucial—and Google Ads is one of the most effective ways to do it. This webinar is designed to help business owners like you understand the fundamentals of Google Ads and how to leverage it for maximum growth. Whether you're new to online advertising or looking to refine your strategy, this session will provide practical, actionable steps to help you create compelling ads, target the right customers, and measure your success. In this workshop you will learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads. Topics covered: *How to create an account and set up an ad campaign *How to write great ads, refine keywords, and include ad extensions *How to measure success By the end of this session, you will have a clear understanding of how Google Ads can drive traffic, generate leads, and grow your business efficiently. Don’t miss this opportunity to take control of your digital advertising strategy! more info... |
| 4/20/2025 |  more info... |
| 4/22/2025 | LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A FOSTER PARENT WITH CHILDREN'S HOMEmore info... |
| 4/23/2025 | The Illinois Small Business Development Center in the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship at Bradley University is offing a 7-part webinar series on “Mastering Google Tools to Build Your Digital Presence. In today’s fast-paced digital world, having an online store is just the beginning—knowing how to optimize it for growth is what sets successful e-commerce businesses apart. This webinar is designed to equip business owners with the essential strategies and tools needed to boost revenue, attract more customers, and thrive in the competitive online marketplace. Whether you're looking to enhance your website, improve customer retention, or maximize the impact of your marketing efforts, this session will provide actionable insights to help you scale your business effectively. This training provides ecommerce businesses with the strategies and tools to increase revenue and expand their reach. Topics covered include website optimization, effective marketing campaigns, social media engagement, customer service and retention, and data analytics. This training is designed to help ecommerce businesses thrive and succeed in a competitive online marketplace. By the end of this session, you will have the knowledge and tools to take your e-commerce business to the next level, unlocking new revenue streams and reaching more customers than ever before. Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your strategy and accelerate your online success! more info... |
| 4/24/2025 | The Illinois Small Business Development Center in the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship at Bradley University is excited to offer a new webinar series, “Exploring AI for Entrepreneurs: Automating and Innovating Your Business.” This series is specifically designed to empower small business owners with practical, actionable strategies that drive success. Each session focuses on giving participants clear, step-by-step plans that can be implemented immediately to enhance key areas of business operations, from streamlining tasks and improving customer engagement to making smarter data-driven decisions. Whether you're just starting to explore AI or looking to deepen your understanding, this series will equip you with the knowledge and tools to leverage AI for growth, efficiency, and innovation in your business. Artificial Intelligence (AI) may sound like a complex, futuristic technology, but it's already here, and it’s transforming the way businesses operate. In this workshop, we’ll break down the basics of AI, showing you how it’s not just for tech companies but an essential tool for small business owners today. AI can help you automate routine tasks, make smarter decisions, and improve customer experiences, all while saving you time and money. Whether you're looking to streamline operations, boost productivity, or gain deeper insights into your business, AI offers accessible and affordable solutions that can give you a competitive edge. By learning how AI works and how to implement it, you’ll be empowered to grow your business more efficiently and effectively, staying ahead in today’s fast-paced marketplace. Topics: ●Why AI Matters for Small Businesses●Key AI Concepts & Terminology●Benefits of AI for Small Business●Challenges & Risks of AI in Small Business●AI Applications in Small BusinessWebinar series presenters: Our AI U Certified SBDC Advisers from the Illinois SBDC at Bradley University. Theresa Bloom, Director of AI U & Social Media Adviser at Illinois SBDC at Bradley. Amy Lambert, Assistant Director of Illinois SBDC at Bradley. Eric Sampson, Director of Illinois SBDC at Bradley. more info... |
| 4/28/2025 -4/30/2025 | The Public is invited to join us On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Nights, April 28, 29, 30 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.. The sessions are being held in conjunction with RHMA Small-Town Pastors's Conference at Grace Church, 1325 E. Jefferson Street, Morton, IL 61550. No costs for evening sessions. Questions: Contact RHMA 309.263.2350 / info@rhma.org / https:www.rhma.org Speaker: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Nights - Phil Tuttle (President & CEO - Walk Thru the Bible) more info... |
Events available for Registration... 2025 Morton Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing 5/15/2025 register for this event... 2025 Annual Golf Outing Sponsor Registration 5/15/2025 register for this event... 2025 Morton Pumpkin Art & Craft Market Registration 9/12/2025 - 9/13/2025 register for this event... |
Events in the month of April 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||