In 2019, Illinois became the 11th state to legalize cannabis for adult use, effective January 1, 2020. Four and a half years later, employers and employees are still trying to navigate this new law. Join us on August 29th at 10:30am, for a webinar hosting Attorney Brian Wacker of The Cook Group, to discuss the legalities of cannabis use in the workplace. more»

Join us on July 25th at 10:30am, for a webinar reviewing the region's housing market during the last half of 2023 through the first half of 2024. We'll start at a macro view and narrow down to South Central and Southeastern Illinois, discussing new construction trends, rent vs buy, financing and lending, and potential industry changes. Register Here

Unlock the potential of your manufacturing enterprise with the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC), your partner in driving growth and achieving global competitiveness. Join the Business Navigator Alliance for an insightful webinar as we discuss IMEC's comprehensive suite of solutions designed to propel Illinois manufacturers to new heights of more»

The New Markets Tax Credit Program incentivizes community development and economic growth through the use of tax credits that attract private investment to distressed communities. Overall, this program assists businesses with access to financing that is flexible and affordable. Join us on April 25th at 10:30 for a New Markets Tax Credit 101 by Brian more»

Within the last year, there has been new leadership and an expansion of the Small Business Development Centers servicing Southcentral and Southeastern Illinois. On March 28th, the Business Navigator Alliance will review what SBDCs are and their service offerings with Ericka White, State Director of the Illinois SBDC Network. Registrants will also hear from more»

The Made in Illinois grant program is designed to promote and enhance economic development. Illinois manufacturers with between 5-250 employees may be awarded up to $50K as a reimbursement grant related to productivity and innovation related projects. Do You Qualify for the Program? Grant project must be conducted in more»

Illinois will receive up to $354.6 Million to administer four programs as part of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI 2.0).

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On February 1^st at 10:30 a.m. the Business Navigator Alliance of Southcentral and Southeastern Illinois will host a webinar discussing Leadership Crawford County, a long-standing community leader development program in Southeastern Illinois.

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