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Small Business Development Center Specialist Draws from Personal Experience to Help Entrepreneurs

Thursday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

While starting your own or buying an existing business can be exciting, it comes with some extreme stressors as well. Enter Briley Lenkaitis and the Small Business Development Center. Even better, she’s not just a specialist…Lenkaitis also owns and operates a business and herself... Read More.

Dog, Cat, and Small Pet Show Kicks off White County 4-H Fair Saturday

Monday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

Submitted by Amy McCartyThe 2024 White County 4-H fair was kicked off with a nice morning of clean up at the floral hall and livestock barn. Then the dogs, cats, and small pets were the first to show.We had seven 4-Hers, Grace McCarty, Ann... Read More.

Fly Arrested on Small Claims Warrant

Friday, July 5 by Nicole Behnke

A Jefferson County warrant sent an Enfield man to jail. Douglas Fly was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Department on July 4th on a Body Attachment warrant, pertaining to a small claims case with the Orthopedic Center of Southern Illinois back in 2023.... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Big Eclipse in a Small Town – Crossville

Wednesday, February 28 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line, Jc catches up with Crossville, IL Mayor Henry Feldmann and General Manager of Crossville Communications Chris Birkla. They discuss plans for the upcoming Total Eclipse coming up on April 8th, 2024. Listen in for details. Read More.

Local Businesses Among Those Awarded Small Business Grants for B2B Restaurants, Hotels and Arts

Monday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has announced the conclusion of it’s Back to Business (B2B) Restaurants, Hotels and Arts program with $156 million provided in relief funds. Through these three programs, nearly 4,000 grants went to businesses in over 500... Read More.

State Fire Marshal Announces $4 Million in Funding for Small Equipment Grant Program

Friday, September 15 by Jc Tinsley

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) today announced the application period is open for the Small Equipment Grant Program. The OSFM will award $4 million to eligible fire departments and ambulance services for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment. All... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Katharine Stewart of the SIC Small Business Development Center

Tuesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode, Jc visits with Katharine Stewart of the Southeastern Illinois College Small Business Development Center. The pair talk about the resources available to those who own, are considering, or curious about opening a business. Tune in for more and reach Stewart by... Read More.

PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES A RECORD 41,000 BUSINESSES SERVED BY STATEWIDE NETWORK OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS IN 2020

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State investments expanded services to double the number of small businesses served while helping yield over $150 million in financial assistance for those facing challenges brought by COVID-19 CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced that 2020 was a... Read More.

Rep. Severin Says Pritzker’s FY 22 Budget Relies on $1 Billion Small Business Tax Hike

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) listened via Zoom to Governor JB Pritzker’s combined 2021 State of the State and FY 22 Budget Address on Wednesday. Severin says the format was as unique as the speech given by the usually affable and upbeat... Read More.

PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION INVESTS OVER $3 MILLION IN COMMUNITY NAVIGATORS AND OTHER SUPPORTS TO HELP ILLINOIS SMALL BUSINESSES ACCESS PPP AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Monday, January 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State steps up small business supports to help more reach funds available through new round of PPP, forthcoming EIDL Advance and Shuttered Venue Operators grant programs SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker today announced new investments by the State of Illinois to help more small businesses... Read More.

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