Event Calendar

July

★ APEX Accelerator Live Webinar

July 08 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Online Meeting

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★ Writing a Business Plan

July 16 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Online Meeting Live

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★ CMMC is Now Law: What the 48 CFR Rules Means for Your Contracts

July 17 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Webinar

With the 48 CFR rule officially published, CMMC requirements are now embedded in DoD contracts, making compliance no longer optional. This session will break down what this rule means for...

★ The Future of OSHA Workplace Safety & Health

July 22 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Online Event

This is an online eventNow that we are getting more clarity on what OSHA may look like during a second Trump Administration, Illinois manufacturers should begin thinking about ways to...

★ Build an Optimal Youth Mental Health System Through Education and Training

July 22 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Brooke Road Community Center 1404 Brooke Road Rockford, IL 61109

Gather to explore and develop solutions to improve our local youth mental health systems of care. June's session will focus on education and training as a critical component of an...

★ Navigating Interest Rate Risk Management with Confidence

July 24 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Online Event

Join us for this practical and insightful session on how to effectively manage exposure to interest rate fluctuations. This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of over-the-counter derivative strategies—tools that...

★ Basic Export Documentation

July 24 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Webinar

Why pass up international sales because you don't know which documents or licenses are required? Selling internationally comes with a world of opportunities in new markets but also has its...

★ Latin@ Economic Summit

July 31 Moraine Valley Community College 9000 West College Parkway Palos Hills, IL

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, through its Office of Economic Equity & Empowerment (OE3) and the Latinx Business Colectivo cordially invites you to the 3rd Annual Latin@...

★ Chicagoland Area Virtual Job Fair

July 31 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Virtual Event

CHICAGOLAND AREA VIRTUAL JOB FAIRThursday, July 31, 2025 || 10:00am - 12:00pm 

August

★ Online with OE3 - Overview of Financial Resources for Small Businesses

August 06 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Access to financial capital, such as grants and loans, is crucial for business growth. Join OE3 Business Development Managers for an online conversation and get the latest updates on financial...

★ Economic Outlook: Focus on Automation

August 08 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Farandas Banquets 302 Grove Street DeKalb, IL

Economic Outlook:Focus on AutomationFriday, August 88:30 A.M. to NoonFarandas Banquets, 302 Grove Street DeKalbAutomation continues to impact the workforce and we’re here to help you make sense of what that...

★ 5th Annual MPAC Golf Outing

August 12 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM Willow Crest Golf Club - NEW LOCATION! Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center Oak Brook, IL 60523

5th Annual MPAC Golf OutingAugust 12, 2025 from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PMWillow Crest Golf Club - NEW LOCATION!Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference CenterPlease join us for a round...

★ 5th Annual MPAC Golf Outing

August 12 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM Willow Crest Golf Club - NEW LOCATION! Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center Oak Brook, IL 60523

Please join us for a round of golf and great food to help raise funds for the Manufacturers Political action Committee (MPAC). MPAC is a tool where manufacturers collectively pool...

★ Preventing Youth Gun Violence in Rockford: Meeting #2

August 13 Boys & Girls Club - Stenstrom Unit 609 Kilburn Avenue Rockford, IL 61101

Community Meeting #2Join the League of Women Voters, Rockford Area Moms Demand Action, and NICNE for a meeting focused on preventing youth gum violence in the Rockford area.We believe that...

October

★ Featuring National Speakers & Local Employer Panels

October 01 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM John A. Logan College 700 Logan College Drive Caterville, IL

Join us for the fourth Southern Illinois Workforce Summit to learn the latest about current issues and facilitate discussions with local employers. Event includes informative sessions, box lunch and vendor...

★ Makers on the Move Bus Tour

October 03

Makers on the Move Bus TourKick Off: Friday, October 3, 2025Finale: Friday, October 10, 2025For sponsorship opportunities, or if you would like to be considered for a bus tour stop,...

★ Makers on the Move Bus Tour

October 10

Makers on the Move Bus TourKick Off: Friday, October 3, 2025Finale: Friday, October 10, 2025For sponsorship opportunities, or if you would like to be considered for a bus tour stop,...