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Last Updated: Apr 27, 2026, 05:21 PM

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Our learning opportunities are designed to help you expand your knowledge, sharpen skills, and get the business support you need. Covering topics like leadership, project management, marketing, and more, these sessions are available at little to no cost. Whether in-person or virtual, each session provides practical insights for professional growth.  

Keep checking back for ongoing updates and additional workshops.

Boots to Business/Reboot

Training Dates & Locations:
Participants can choose the session that works best—both offer the same content, and both dates offer an online version.

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Hybrid options available.
Lunch is on us!

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Shawnee Community College – Massac County Extension Center
5385 Industrial Park Dr., Metropolis, IL 62960
Co-sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Shawnee Community College

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Friday, May 1, 2026
Veterans Resource Center
1306 Atchison Rd., Marion, IL 6295
Boots to Business Reboot Veteran Entrepreneurship Workshop 2026 promotional graphic

Boots to Business/Reboot is a one-day program designed specifically for veterans of all eras and their family members. Whether participants are just beginning to explore entrepreneurship or are ready to take their business idea to the next level, this no-cost training covers the essentials of business ownership and what it takes to build something that lasts.

Participants will learn how to launch or grow their business using practical tools, resources, and support from Illinois Economic Empowerment Center at SIU (EEC), Illinois Small Business Development Centers at Shawnee Community College and SIU, Illinois APEX Accelerator at SIU, and the SBA team.