Regional Small Business and Entrepreneurship Forum planned

Peoria, Illinois . . . April 28, 2003 . . . The Regional Small Business and Entrepreneurship Forum will be held at Bradley University on May 20 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. in the Michel Student Center ballroom.

The subject of the presentation will be new small business and entrepreneurship initiatives including the creation of 20 new Centers for Entrepreneurship and the Illinois Opportunity Fund plus an overview of existing programs and resources for small businesses.

Following the presentation, participants are invited to participate in a discussion of the new initiatives, existing programs, and business development activities.

The programs are free but registration is required by May 15. Registration includes breakfast. To make reservations or for more information, call the Small Business Development Center at 677-2992 or register on line at www.bradley.edu/turnercenter/events.