| May 1 Starting a Business in Illinois |
| This free workshop is for individuals who are interested in starting their own business. You will learn about: getting your business name registered, where to obtain a tax ID number, which legal form to choose, business plans, taxes and much more! These events are sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and Co-Sponsored by Morton Community Bank. |
| Date: |
May 1, 2018 |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.bradley.edu/turnercenter |
| Location: |
PeoriaNEXT Innovation Center, 1st FL 801 West Main Street, Peoria |
| Contact: |
Illinois Small Business Development Center
309-677-2992
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| EMail: |
tce@bradley.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 1, 2018 3pm – 5:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free to the public |
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| May 1 Knit Night |
| Bring your latest project for a laidback evening of conversation and yarn work. All skill levels welcome - staff will be on hand to offer tips and encouragement. Don't knit? We'll be happy to help you get started! |
| Date: |
May 1, 2018 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 7:45 PM |
| Website: |
http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
| Location: |
Washington District Library 380 N. Wilmor Rd. Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoultswilson@mtco.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free. |
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| May 2 Wednesday Walk |
| Let's get moving! We will meet at the library and set out for a walk on the trail. In case of inclement weather, we will walk on the track at Five Points Washington. Participants can set their own pace and distance. Bottled water will be provided. |
| Date: |
May 2, 2018 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
| Location: |
Washington District Library 380 N. Wilmor Rd. Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoultswilson@mtco.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| May 4 WCHS Bloom Fine Arts NIGHT |
| WCHS Art students display |
| Date: |
May 4, 2018 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Location: |
WCHS MPR |
| Contact: |
WCHS |
| Date/Time Details: |
05/04/18 5:30PM-8PM |
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| May 4 - May 5 America's Favorite Songs, Hymns and Anthems |
| The Peoria Area Civic Chorale’s 36th season will conclude with an inspirational program dedicated to America’s favorite songs, hymns, and anthems on May 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Five Points Washington. Enjoy songs such as What a Wonderful World, People, No Time, Bright Morning Stars, Down by the Riverside, America the Beautiful, music by Irving Berlin, Paul Simon, Stephen Foster and much, much more. Our special guest artist is accomplished classical tenor soloist and jazz trumpeter Michael Jones. Jones, a Peoria native, performs nationwide as a soloist and chamber musician. He currently sings with the Grammy Nominated professional chamber choir, The Crossing, appears regularly at The Green Mill, Chicago’s legendary jazz club, with Alan Gresik and the Swing Shift Orchestra and has performed on five Downbeat Award-winning recordings. Michael graduated from the Peoria High School’s Preparatory School for the Arts, obtained a Bachelors degree in Jazz Trumpet from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and earned his Masters in Jazz Trumpet from Northwestern University. Friday’s concert will also feature a 90 voice 4th grade Festival Chorus comprised of students from area public and private schools. |
| Date: |
May 4, 2018 |
| Time: |
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.peoriacivicchorale.org |
| Location: |
Five Points Washington (360 N. Wilmor) |
| Contact: |
Peoria Area Civic Chorale
309-693-6725 |
| EMail: |
pacchorale@gmail.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 4 & 5, 7:30-9:30 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
$8 students, $20 adults, $18 groups 10+ Tickets available online, by phone or at the door. |
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| May 5 Town & Country Gardeners Annual Plant Sale |
| The sale features perennials, ornamental grasses, herbs, specialty plants, and garden decor all at bargain prices. Proceeds from the sale support Garden Club projects that beautify Washington, including the containers at Five Points and Washington Square. |
| Date: |
May 5, 2018 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Location: |
Washington Square, in front of Martin Financial |
| Contact: |
Cindy Byrd, 309-657-7528 |
| EMail: |
imagepotential@aol.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, May 5, 8 am-11 am |
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| May 5 WCHS Spring Jazz Concert |
| WCHS Spring Jazz Concert |
| Date: |
May 5, 2018 |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location: |
WCHS MPR |
| Contact: |
WCHS |
| Date/Time Details: |
05/05/18 7PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
No Cost |
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| May 7 Book Chatters |
| What are you reading? Discuss your latest reads, get recommendations and learn about upcoming and recently released titles. Take home an exciting new book before its official publication! Light refreshments provided. |
| Date: |
May 7, 2018 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
| Location: |
Washington District Library 380 N. Wilmor Rd. Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoultswilson@mtco.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free. |
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| May 9 Getting Started with Facebook for Business |
| SCORE Peoria is offering the following workshop: Getting Started with Facebook for Business Facebook advertising is one of the best ways to use your advertising dollars effectively. In this introductory level workshop, Tammy Finch, founder and CEO of Web Services, Inc., will show you how to set up a Facebook page for your business, how to target your audience, and cover how to find content for your page. In August, Tammy will return with a more advanced workshop to discuss Facebook Marketing Strategies. This workshop is FREE, but registration is required. Call Peoria SCORE at 309-676-0755 or register online by clicking here. |
| Date: |
May 9, 2018 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://peoria.score.org/event/getting-started-facebook-business |
| Location: |
Fondulac Bank - Fondulac Room Clock Tower Place 201 Clock Tower Dr. East Peoria, IL 61611 |
| Contact: |
Larry Anderson
SCORE Peoria |
| EMail: |
larry.anderson@scorevolunteer.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
This workshop is FREE!!! |
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| May 9 Wednesday Walk |
| Let's get moving! We will meet at the library and set out for a walk on the trail. In case of inclement weather, we will walk on the track at Five Points Washington. Participants can set their own pace and distance. Bottled water will be provided. |
| Date: |
May 9, 2018 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
| Location: |
Washington District Library 380 N. Wilmor Rd. Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoultswilson@mtco.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free. |
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| May 14 WCHS Spring Band Concert |
| WCHS Spring Band Concert |
| Date: |
May 14, 2018 |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location: |
Caterpillar Performing Arts Theatre at 5 Points |
| Contact: |
5 POINTS |
| Date/Time Details: |
05/05/18 7pm |
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| May 15 Understanding Harmonized Codes for Strategic Global Marketing |
| Topics will include: -Understanding the harmonized code structure -Global codes versus local codes -Schedule B versus the HTSUS -Why harmonized codes are useful for international marketing decisions -Tip on how to find harmonized codes Speaker: Jim Foley, CGBP is the Director of the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at Bradley University in the Foster College of Business. |
| Date: |
May 15, 2018 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.bradley.edu/academic/colleges/fcba/centers/turner/events/Webinar-expanding-exports-throu |
| Location: |
Webinar |
| Contact: |
Illinois SBDC International Trade Center
309-677-3075 |
| EMail: |
jff@bradley.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 15, 2018 12:00PM- 1:00PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
No Charge, but Registration required |
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| May 15 Starting a Business in Illinois |
| This free workshop is for individuals who are interested in starting their own business. You will learn about: getting your business name registered, where to obtain a tax ID number, which legal form to choose, business plans, taxes and much more! These events are sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and Co-Sponsored by Morton Community Bank. |
| Date: |
May 15, 2018 |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.bradley.edu/turnercenter |
| Location: |
PeoriaNEXT Innovation Center, 1st FL 801 West Main Street, Peoria |
| Contact: |
Illinois Small Business Development Center
309-677-2992
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| EMail: |
tce@bradley.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 15, 2018 3pm – 5:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free to the public |
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| May 15 Writing Workshop |
| Writers of all experience levels are invited to bring their latest projects for feedback in a supportive environment. We will open with writing exercises and games, followed by a workshop-format discussion. |
| Date: |
May 15, 2018 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 7:45 PM |
| Website: |
http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
| Location: |
Washington District Library 380 N. Wilmor Rd. Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoultswilson@mtco.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free. |
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| May 16 Wednesday Walk |
| Let's get moving! We will meet at the library and set out for a walk on the trail. In case of inclement weather, we will walk on the track at Five Points Washington. Participants can set their own pace and distance. Bottled water will be provided. |
| Date: |
May 16, 2018 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
| Location: |
Washington District Library 380 N. Wilmor Rd. Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoultswilson@mtco.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free. |
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| May 19 Breakfast - Taylor Lodge #98 |
| All you can eat breakfast includes: biscuits, gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, fruit cocktail, grits, pancakes (regular or blueberry), french toast, milk, orange juice, coffee or water. Donations raised at the breakfast go to the following activities: WCHS Scholarships, Eureka HS Scholarship (started by Wm. C. Hobbs lodge), IL Child Identification program supplies, Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl team sponsorship, Eagle Scout recognition items, Masonic Widow fruit baskets (for lodge widows), Masonic Youth Groups (DeMolay, Rainbow Girls, Job's Daughters), Non-Masonic Youth Group team sponsorship, Shriner Children Hospitals, IL Masonic Children Assistance Program, & Community events (Fall cookout, Easter Egg hunt that is open to the public). |
| Date: |
May 19, 2018 |
| Time: |
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Website: |
http://www.TaylorLodge98.org |
| Location: |
Taylor Masonic Lodge #98 (119 N. Wilmor Road - between Walgreens & Acrylic Dreams). |
| Contact: |
Robert Hunsicker
309-264-6639 |
| EMail: |
taylorlodge98@gmail.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
3rd Saturday each month from 7 - 10 AM (no breakfasts in June, July or August). 10/21/2017, 11/18/2017, 12/16/2017, 1/20/2018, 2/17/2018, 3/17/2018, 4/21/2018, 5/19/2018 |
| Fees/Admission: |
Donation of $7 / person, $3.50 for kids 6 - 12 years old, Free for kids under 6. |
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| May 21 Morning Movie |
| Come enjoy a recently released film at the Sunnyland Branch! Popcorn will be provided. More information, including the title of this month's movie, can be found at http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
| Date: |
May 21, 2018 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
| Location: |
Sunnyland Branch Library 16 Sunnyland Plaza Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoultswilson@mtco.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free. |
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| May 23 Expanding Exports through the ISTEP (Illinois State Trade Expansion Program) |
| Join the IL SBDC International Trade Center for this webinar on how to apply for the (ISTEP), which provides funding for export development for small businesses. We will also cover requirements, the five options for funding, and how to maximize the benefits of this program. Topics will include: -booth costs, airfare & accommodations for participating in foreign trade shows -participation in a U.S. trade show with an international match-making component -product certification services to comply with foreign regulations -website localization for foreign markets, including translation & search engine optimization The Illinois Office of Trade and Investment (OTI) will answer questions and provide updates on the program. |
| Date: |
May 23, 2018 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Website: |
https://www.bradley.edu/academic/colleges/fcba/centers/turner/events/Webinar-expanding-exports-throu |
| Location: |
Webinar |
| Contact: |
Illinois SBDC International Trade Center
309-677-3075 |
| EMail: |
jff@bradley.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 23, 2018 10:00AM- 11:00AM(CDT) |
| Fees/Admission: |
No Charge, but Registration required |
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| May 23 Expanding Exports through the ISTEP (Illinois State Trade Expansion Program) |
| Join the IL SBDC International Trade Center for this webinar on how to apply for the (ISTEP), which provides funding for export development for small businesses. We will also cover requirements, the five options for funding, and how to maximize the benefits of this program. Topics will include: -booth costs, airfare & accommodations for participating in foreign trade shows -participation in a U.S. trade show with an international match-making component -product certification services to comply with foreign regulations -website localization for foreign markets, including translation & search engine optimization The Illinois Office of Trade and Investment (OTI) will answer questions and provide updates on the program. |
| Date: |
May 23, 2018 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Website: |
https://www.bradley.edu/academic/colleges/fcba/centers/turner/events/Webinar-expanding-exports-throu |
| Location: |
Webinar |
| Contact: |
Illinois SBDC International Trade Center
309-677-3075 |
| EMail: |
jff@bradley.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 23, 2018 10:00AM- 11:00AM(CDT) |
| Fees/Admission: |
No Charge, but Registration required |
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| May 23 Wednesday Walk |
| Let's get moving! We will meet at the library and set out for a walk on the trail. In case of inclement weather, we will walk on the track at Five Points Washington. Participants can set their own pace and distance. Bottled water will be provided. |
| Date: |
May 23, 2018 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
| Location: |
Washington District Library 380 N. Wilmor Rd. Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoultswilson@mtco.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free. |
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| May 24 Illinois at 200 |
| Take one part history, one part storytelling, and one part trivia game, add prizes and what to you get? William Pack joins us with a once in 200 years chance to celebrate the bicentennial of Illinois. Guaranteed to be fun, informative, with a little dash of William’s love for the odd and unusual. |
| Date: |
May 24, 2018 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
| Location: |
Washington District Library 380 N. Wilmor Rd. Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoultswilson@mtco.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free. |
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| May 26 heartland festival orchestra, James Bond 007 |
| The heartland festival orchestra presents James Bond 007. Saturday, May 26th 7:30pm A program of the greatest "Bond" musical hits through the years. From movie themes to lead songs. Rachel York, adds the beauty and glamour of a "Bond Girl" with the vocal power to ace an Adele tune. You'll have a blast! |
| Date: |
May 26, 2018 |
| Time: |
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.fivepointswashington.org/services/performing-arts-center/upcoming-events/ |
| Location: |
Five Points Washington's Caterpillar Performing Arts Center |
| Contact: |
Five Points Washington
309-444-8222
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=75321
briang@fivepointswashington.org |
| EMail: |
briang@fivepointswashington.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 26th @ 7:30pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$38 for Adult Student/Child $10 https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=75321 |
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| May 26 Heartland Festival Orchestra - James Bond, 007 |
| A program of the greatest "Bond" musical hits through the years - from movie themes to lead songs. Rachel York, soprano is the guests soloist. She combines the glamour of a "Bond Girl" with the vocal power and beauty to ace an Adele tune. You'll have a blast! Our community partner for this event is the Washington Fire Department. |
| Date: |
May 26, 2018 |
| Time: |
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.heartlandfestivalorchestra.org |
| Location: |
Five Points Washington |
| Contact: |
Mercè Baldwin
(309) 264.9479 |
| EMail: |
mbaldwin@heartlandfestivalorchestra.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday May 26th at 7:30pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Adults $38. Student $10 Tickets available online at www.heartlandfestivalorchestra.org |
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| May 29 WCHS Band Fundraiser |
The WCHS Band Boosters are hosting a fundraiser at Monical's Pizza in Washington all day on Tuesday, May 29. The restaurant will donate 20% of food sales (excluding alcohol) to the Boosters for all customers that provide a paper copy at time of order.
100% of the proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to support the WCHS bands. The Band Boosters provide a significant portion of the annual budget for the band program, including the purchase of new instruments, stipends for visiting conductors and clinicians, commissioning of original music, supplies, scholarships for summer camps and expenses above and beyond those covered by the school.
The WCHS music program is an award winning music program with numerous state titles being earned over the last several years. The WCHS Marching Band received numerous awards last fall at highly competitive marching competitions across the state with their program "Classically Twisted".
Most recently, our musicians are IHSA Class A Sweepstakes State Co-Champions! Combined scores for solo/ensemble and the organizational contest were compared across the state, and 300 WCHS students from band, choir and guitar earned top scores to earn first place overall. What a great accomplishment!
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| Date: |
May 29, 2018 |
| Website: |
http://wchsbands.weebly.com/restaurant-nights.html |
| Location: |
Monical's Pizza
6 Cherry Tree Shopping Center
Washington, IL 61571 |
| EMail: |
tmschnelle@gmail.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, May 29 . ALL DAY |
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| May 29 Knit Night |
| Bring your latest project for a laidback evening of conversation and yarn work. All skill levels welcome - staff will be on hand to offer tips and encouragement. Don't knit? We'll be happy to help you get started! |
| Date: |
May 29, 2018 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
| Location: |
Washington District Library 380 N. Wilmor Rd. Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoultswilson@mtco.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free. |
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| May 30 - Jun 3 GOOD NEIGHBOR DAYS |
| Good Neighbor Days is Washington's community festival, held annually the week following Memorial Day. Five days of festival fun, and community activities, live entertainment, and fireworks...plus so much more! |
| Date: |
May 30, 2018 |
| Website: |
http://www.washingtonilcoc.com/good-neighbor-days/ |
| Location: |
1800 Washington Road
Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
309-444-9921 |
| EMail: |
info@washingtoncoc.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, May 30. 5 - 10pm
Thursday, May 31. 5 - 10pm
Friday, June 1. 1pm - midnight
Saturday, June 2. 7am - midnight
Sunday, June 3. 11am - 5pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free Parking. Free Entertainment. Lots of Free Activities for all ages.
(Varying costs for carnival, concessions, food...) |
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| May 30 Wednesday Walk |
| Let's get moving! We will meet at the library and set out for a walk on the trail. In case of inclement weather, we will walk on the track at Five Points Washington. Participants can set their own pace and distance. Bottled water will be provided. |
| Date: |
May 30, 2018 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
| Location: |
Washington District Library 380 N. Wilmor Rd. Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoultswilson@mtco.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free. |
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| May 31 Starting a Business in Illinois |
| This free workshop is for individuals who are interested in starting their own business. You will learn about: getting your business name registered, where to obtain a tax ID number, which legal form to choose, business plans, taxes and much more! These events are sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and Co-Sponsored by Morton Community Bank. |
| Date: |
May 31, 2018 |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.bradley.edu/turnercenter |
| Location: |
Fondulac Bank, 2nd FL 201 Clock Tower Drive, East Peoria 61611 |
| Contact: |
Illinois Small Business Development Center
309-677-2992
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| EMail: |
tce@bradley.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 31, 2018 3pm – 5:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free to the public |
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