Business Education

Presented by Christine Cheng of the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office

In this session, the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office will cover the specifics of the state law and provide an overview of how Illinois Secure Choice works and how easy it is for businesses to facilitate retirement savings for their employees. Christine Cheng serves as Director of Secure Choice for the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office. In her role, she oversees implementation and expansion of Illinois Secure Choice to improve retirement savings access for private-sector workers, helping to ensure that more Illinoisans can retire with dignity.

Presented by Ted Wolf of WMBD & Bret Johnson of Nexstar Digital

Join Ted Wolf and Bret Johnson as they present on a practical guide to getting started in branding and sales marketing.

Presented by Jerod McMorris and Gary Swantner of Good Energy

Energy costs are on the rise in Central Illinois! Do you have a plan? Members can receive a free evaluation of their electricity and natural gas spending by our Energy Program partner, Good Energy. They'll help make sure you're on the right track to keep your business running smoothly. Please join our speaker Jerod McMorris and Gary Swantner to learn how you can take advantage of this program.

Presented by Victoria Padilla of the Regional Office of Education #17

Canva is an online design tool that allows users to create stunning flyers, social media content, videos, and more. In this session, you will get a basic overview of what Canva has to offer, and learn some tips and tricks to get you on your way to making eye-catching designs!