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Export Finance: Getting Paid, Currencies and Insurance

April 19, 2021•12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Exporting involves choices about currencies, risk and credit. This webinar will walk you through the pros and cons of different options with these topics. Should you sell in dollars or local currency? What is currency hedging? How can I reduce

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The Small Business Administration: Self-Employment as a Career Option"

April 20, 2021•9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Considering “Taking the Plunge” into Self-Employment?” LOOKING FOR ALTERNATIVE EMPLOYMENT? WANT TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS? THIS MAY BE THE WORKSHOP FOR YOU TO ATTEND! THIS WORKSHOP IS PRESENTED BY: STEPHEN KONKLE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION {SBA} INCLUDED: • ENTREPRENEURSHIP READINESS EVALUATION • DESCRIPTION OF THE SBA PROGRAMS AND SERVICES •

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Intro to Entrepreneurship-led Economic Development

April 20, 2021• 10:00 AM - April 21, 2021• 3:00 PM

This course focuses on building an understanding of the importance of building a community centered around entrepreneurship and small business creation, sustainability and growth. After taking this course, course participants will be able to identify their role in the ecosystem,

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Redistricting Process: The Political Future of Illinois (Rural Partners)

April 20, 2021•12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

After the 2020 census, Illinois--and every other state--creates new electoral maps, redrawing district lines for state legislators. States with more than one US Representative likewise revise their congressional district maps, using a variety of legislative procedures. In a parallel process, lllinois

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April Lunch and Learn - Free to Members

April 20, 2021•12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Tuesday, 4/20/21 from noon-1pm Join Jessica Story, Operations Manager for The Workforce Connection, to learn about the resources available for your business, including recruitment assistance, job posting help, training for your employees, and subsidized work options. This lunch is free for members

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April 2021

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★ Human Resources Management

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★ The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Economic Development

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★ Alivio Tributario de COVID-19 para Empleadores y los Pagos por Impacto Económico & Crédito de Reembolso por Recuperación

★ Co-Vid Tax Relief for Employers and the Economic Impact Payments and Recovery Rebate Credit

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★ Economic Development Ethics Workshop

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★ Alivio Tributario de COVID-19 para Empleadores y los Pagos por Impacto Económico & Crédito de Reembolso por Recuperación -

★ Co-Vid Tax Relief for Employers and the Economic Impact Payments and Recovery Rebate Credit

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★ Hiring Practices and New Laws

★ TikTok is for Businesses too!

★ Energy Transition Policy Considerations for Illinois

★ Human Resources Management

★ International Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: Approaches with Worldwide Applications

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★ The American Jobs Plan and Economic Development

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★ Your New Career at General Mills - Team Belvidere

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★ IMEC Additive Manufacturing Summit

The Meaningful Engagement of Center City Residents in Economic Development: The Revitalization of Downtown Allentown

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★ Economic Development Marketing and Attraction

★ Digital Advertising Basics

★ Human Resources Management

★ Riding the Green Wave

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★ Economic Development Marketing and Attraction

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★ Export Finance: Getting Paid, Currencies and Insurance

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★ The Small Business Administration: Self-Employment as a Career Option"

★ Intro to Entrepreneurship-led Economic Development

★ Redistricting Process: The Political Future of Illinois (Rural Partners)

★ April Lunch and Learn - Free to Members

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★ Intro to Entrepreneurship-led Economic Development

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★ SECURE AND PROTECT: Introduction to Protecting Mission Critical Systems Training

★ Accelerating Growth through Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development

★ Human Resources Management

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★ Accelerating Growth through Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development

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★ Recruiting Minority-Owned Companies within Economic Development: Best Practices

★ Export Finance: Getting Paid, Currencies and Insurance

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★ Illinois Housing Development Authority: Assessing Community Need and Building Rural Partnerships (Rural Partners)

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★ The First 100 Days of the Joe Biden Administration: The Future of the Democratic and Republican Parties (Rural Partners)

★ Rock Valley College Virtual Recruitment Job Fair

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★ HR Considerations Under A New President

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Foreign Trade Zone Benefits

There is no need to hold product for customs clearance. This often results in a one to three day reduction in the supply chain which benefits not only manufacturers and other end users, but 3PL (third party logistics) providers. LEARN MORE

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Value added to merchandise in an FTZ subzone/site is not dutiable. Customs duties are not owed on labor, overhead and profit attributed to production operations in the FTZ. LEARN MORE

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