Bradley Helps Local Businesses Succeed

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

Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshops

Tuesday | Oct. 5 | 10 a.m. - Noon | Online
Wednesday | Oct. 20 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Online
The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Bradley is offering 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. Morton Community Bank and Minority Business Development Center are the event cosponsors.

U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement: How to Apply the Regulations

Wednesday | Oct. 27
Noon - 1:15 p.m. | Online
The Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at Bradley is collaborating with BDG International, Inc. to discuss the practicality of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This event's presenter, Lisa Waller, will discuss how a product originates, special rules of origin that have changed since the North American Free Trade Agreement and documentation requirements/verifications. Businesses that export to Canada and Mexico or that import from anywhere, customs brokers/freight forwarders, transportation intermediaries and economic development councils are encouraged to attend this Zoom training. There is no cost to attend this event; however, registration is required. Greater Peoria Economic Development Council/FTZ #114, SCORE Peoria, and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center are the event cosponsors. To learn more or to register, click here.