Events

Come learn practical ways to save money and build a realistic savings plan. Heartland Bank and Trust Company will be presenting this valuable information. You may attend at either location or join virtually. *You will receive the link to attend virtually once you register. Program Cancellation Policy: This program may be cancelled if minimum registration...

Join us for tool demos and hands-on exercises as we Unlock AI. Class time is 6:00 pm - 8:00 p.m. on both days. On Day 1 we will learn about AI for Work and Business Productivity. You will learn about efficiency, research, writing, and workflow support. On Day 2 you will learn about AI for...

Which style of resume is best for me? How do I market myself? What do employers want to see? How do I create engaging content? What should I include or never include in my resume? Call now to register at 309-966-3989. Offered in two locations: MBDC Peoria 2139 SW Adams Street in Peoria, Illinois and...

Are you interested in being a Home Owner? Come learn the steps to buying a home, from credit and financing to closing. Information will be presented by Heartland Bank and Trust Company. Participants may attend in person at either location or join virtually. *You will receive the link to attend virtually once you register. Program...

Start Your Manufacturing Career! Join us for the Information Session on Tuesday, 7/14/26 at 6:00 p.m. You will hear about these programs: Solar, Energy Efficiency and Electric Vehicle. Paid Training begins 7/27/2026. This isn’t just training-It’s transformation. This training program accelerates your path to success while honoring your story, your strength and your potential. This...

Join us on Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning August 4 and ending on August 13, 2026. Turn your business idea into a clear plan. Our hands-on Bootcamp helps you refine your vision and take confident next steps to launch or grow. This will be presented in both our Peoria and Bloomington locations. Who is this for?...

Join us to sharpen your Microsoft Office skills with our free MS Bootcamp! It only takes a few sessions to build confidence in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Helping you work smarter and stand out at school, work, or in business. Register on our website www.mbdcillinois.org or by calling our office at 309-966-3989 Flyer

Never used AI before - or used it a little and want to actually understand what's happening? This is your starting point. This is what we will cover: *What Generative AI is *How it works and *How it's different from the AI agents you've been hearing about. You will learn how to write prompts that...

This is a Website Building Workshop. Want to learn more? Join us on Thursday, September 17th to begin this journey. You will leave this session with a real, published website. We'll start with the anatomy of what every good site needs, walk through domains and hosting, and cover how branding come to life online. Then...

Putting AI to work in your business. We'll look at the tools making the biggest impact right now, build a live AI agent together, and walk through how to create workflows that save you real time. Whether you're running a business or just trying to get more done, you'll leave with a clearer picture of...

From content creation to scheduling to video. This session covers the tools that make showing up online easier and more consistent. We'll talk about when paid ads make sense (and when they don't), explore design tools like Canva, video tools like HeyGen and Opus Clip, and scheduling platforms like Buffer and Hootsuite. You'll also walk...

Your date, your clients' information, and your business reputation are worth protecting -- especially as AI tools become part of everyday work. This session covers what you need to know to stay safe: how threats work, what tools help (like Norton), and how to build a simple security policy for your business. Practical, no-jargon, and...