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Champaign County Chamber of Commerce Inc recently issued the following announcement.
We’re planning a busy fall to help your business. This plan includes educational and leadership development programs, helping your company to secure B2B dollars with grant application assistance and filling your job openings. We are ready help your business thrive.
Back to Business (B2B) Grant Open Houses
Each Tuesday: August 31 through September 21*
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Chamber Office, 303 W. Kirby Ave., Champaign
Do you need help or have questions about the B2B Grants? As a designated Community Navigator, we are available to offer free and confidential technical help. Each Tuesday**, August 31 through September 21, our office will have designated staff available to answer questions and help with the application. There is no need to make an appointment - stop by any time between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to get the help you need.
*The B2B Open House on September 21 will take place at the Get Hired Champaign County job fair at the Hilton Garden Inn (1501 S. Neil St., Champaign). Get Hired will take place from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
**Staff is also available other days of the work week to help with the B2B Grants, but appointments must be made in advance for those days. Please email MattB@champaigncounty.org to set up an appointment.
LEAD Champaign County
10-Week Program - begins September 9
Time and location varies week to week
(Early Bird Pricing ENDS TODAY)
It is an employee’s labor market right now. If you have staff who are assets to your company, make an investment in their professional development. LEAD Champaign County focuses on helping emerging leaders understand their leadership styles, how to work with their teams and develop problem solving and critical thinking skills. It also provides young professionals with a solid peer network that is crucial to making Champaign County feel like their home.
LEAD Champaign County is designed to mold young professionals into strong local leaders. Participants will gain confidence, knowledge, professionalism and new leadership skills they can bring back to their place of employment. The program is a great way to connect young professionals with their peers and build strong business relationships. The value of establishing a business peer network is beneficial to both the employee and your employer.
Register now. Class size is limited and only a few spots remain available.
Fall Seminar Series
Tuesday, September 21; Tuesday, October 12;
Tuesday, November 16; Tuesday, December 14
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Chamber Office, 303 W. Kirby Ave., Champaign
Etiquette, Audit, Handbook and Plan.
What do these four things have in common? They are the topics of our in-person Fall Seminar Series. Mastering these skills will help you take your business to the next level and reach your goals.
Safety is our top priority. There are only 15 spots available per seminar, allowing participants to be physically distanced from each other. Click the 'Learn More' button below to register today and guarantee your seat.
Get Hired Champaign County
Tuesday, September 21
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn, 1501 S. Neil St., Champaign
The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a job fair to provide local companies with an opportunity to meet and interview job seekers. This event will connect job seekers with employers so companies can interview, hire people onsite or create a talent pool for contacting in the future.
Share with anyone you know who is looking for a job.
State Required
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Wednesday, September 22
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Via Zoom
Don't wait until December to comply with the state requirements. As of January 1, 2020 all employers in Illinois are required to provide sexual harassment prevention training to all employees each calendar year.
Public Act 101-0221 amended the Illinois Human Rights Act (“IHRA”) requiring all Illinois employers to provide annual sexual harassment prevention training by December 31, 2021. Employers who do not provide training for all employees could face fines and other penalties.
We want to make meeting the state requirements easy on you. This webinar allows employers to fulfill all requirement with ease. This webinar will satisfy the state required training for all employees that attend.
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