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Sneak Peek, or Two ...
It means the most that you're on this journey with us and to thank you we're sharing our best and most exclusive content with you first. This newsletter is the comprehensive iSPI information that you can't get anywhere else because we appreciate you to the maximum. Drum roll, please.
It's a BIG newsletter reveal ...
We launched our Spring CO.STARTERS cohort last week and we couldn't wait another second to introduce you to the starters and their concepts:
Alex R. - Night-life experience that utilizes a Stock Market pricing system to attract patrons, and creates an exciting and dynamic environment.
Amanda C. - Building handcrafted exquisite, heirloom-quality furniture from 100+-year-old American barns and buildings.
Crystal B. - Offering unique and fun pet and pet-owner products including matching accessories for you and your pet.
DeAnna J. - Supporting individuals in the third phase of their lives.
Elizabeth W. - Downtown late-night coffee shop and dry bar.
Erin S. - Creating customized products to make people smile including mugs, tumblers, tea towels, and blankets.
Kelly S. + LeAnn D. - Sharing the fun of crafting through handmade products, and empowering others to join in the fun with crafting classes.
Keziah G. - Fashionable online clothing store for young women.
Shannon S. - Healthfood brand and snack bar that uses education and nutrition to improve health outcomes and satisfy cravings.
We're collaborating with Mark Watson, EVP and COO at BUNN to facilitate a conversation on Joyous Leadership, on Thursday, March 3, 2022, from 5 PM - 6 PM.
February Replay // Perfect your public speaking skills, engage with your audience and learn how to listen to their listening with Toastmaster, Kazim Abbot.
January Replay // Learn why military veterans make great employees, the employment-related challenges they face, and best practices across the employment lifecycle from HR expert and veteran, Donna Rogers.
We are UIS
The University of Illinois Springfield will offer more than 40 accelerated courses in a variety of formats, including online and on-campus, for prospective and current students. All classes will begin Monday, March 21, and will conclude in May.
Mark your calendars, the fun starts March 3. We're participating in the Spring 2022 Crowdfunding Campaign at UIS to help us outfit our "idea" rooms with podcasting equipment so that the small business founders that we serve can hit the airwaves and spread the word about their amazing stories, products, and services.
We. Can't. Wait.
Be sure to follow us on facebook and instagram for all the iSPI crowdfunding updates. There may or may not be singing and dancing as part of this activity. We're professionals, after all.
Dave Freeman, founder of CJL Resources LLC, a Certified Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Vendor, with the aim of significantly benefiting Prime Contractors contractual obligations in reaching the State of Illinois BEP goal and ensuring that BEP vendors receive the necessary representation and guidance in contracting opportunities. CJL also guides minority businesses through the BEP certification process.
Do you love Community Voices as much as we do?! Hear the voices of our community: residents, leaders, visitors, listeners, donors, sponsors, nonprofits, and volunteers discuss what they care about and how to make the neighborhood grow.
