Bradley Helps Local Businesses Succeed

Bradley's Turner Center for Entrepreneurship is offering a number of upcoming events and programs this summer. To learn more, read below.

Breaking into Government Contracting

Thursday | July 8
Noon - 1:30 p.m. | Online

The Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center at Bradley University is offering a training webinar for those newly considering government contracting. The content of the webinar will enhance each participant's basic understanding of the procurement process and introduce resources to help them determine if a customer is a good fit for their business. It will discuss a no-cost bid matching service, necessary vendor registrations (at all governmental levels- SAM, IPG, etc.), and tools such as small business certifications. There is no cost to attend this webinar; however, registration is required. To learn more or to register, click here.

Small Business Workshops

Tuesday | July 6 | 10 a.m. - Noon | Online
Wednesday | July 21 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Online
Tuesday | August 10 | 10 a.m. - Noon | Online
Wednesday | August 25 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Online
The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley is offering a number of workshops to help attendees learn important steps and tips related to starting a business. These virtual workshops, titled Starting Your Business in Illinois, are offered at no cost. To learn more and register, click on the links provided above. For questions, email sybil@bradley.edu or call 309.677.2992. Morton Community Bank is a co-sponsor.

Digital Marketing: An Insider's View

Thursday | July 15
Noon - 1:30 p.m. | Online
This webinar will explain what digital marketing is and how to successfully pivot from traditional marketing. With traditional marketing still playing an important role in everyday life, learn ways to target potential customers, from search engines to social media platforms, etc. To learn more, click here.

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