Courses

Accounting & Financial Planning for Entrepreneurs (SBDC-led)

Accounting & Financial Planning for Entrepreneurs

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Capital Connections: Bootstrapping for Your Business (SBDC-led)

Learn how to fund your startup without external investors! This session explores self-funding strategies and alternative financial approaches for small businesses.

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Community Collaboration Lab

Civic engagement using Human-Centered Design to co-create solutions to community-identified issues.

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Digital Skills Workshop

Workshops will provide real-time, hands-on support to community members enrolled in digital skills training through Northstar Digital Literacy, Coursera, and Grow with Google.

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Emotional Awareness: Master the Skills to Navigate Conflict, Build Trust, and Lead Effectively

Transformative course designed to help you sharpen your emotional intelligence, regulate stress, and navigate conflict with confidence.

October 16, 2025 to December 12, 2025, The Wedge + SIUE

GeoMARC Market Mapping Workshop

Learn how to use geospatial tools to identify optimal business locations and underserved customer bases.

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Grant Process Workshop

Participants will leave this all-day in-person workshop with knowledge of various grant processes from funding origin to budget development as well as resources and templates that can be used over and over again. This workshop also includes networking activities designed to boost your proposal's competitiveness and teach you how to adapt your content and language for successful funding in the current political landscape.

Saturday, October 4, 2025, The Wedge + SIUE

Legal Support for Small Businesses

Understanding business law is critical for success. This session connects entrepreneurs with local attorneys offering free or low-cost advice on business formation, contracts, compliance, and intellectual property.

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LinkedIn Lab: Build Your Digital Presence

Boost your online visibility! Create or upgrade your LinkedIn profile with expert guidance, snap a new professional headshot, and step into your best self at our dress-for-success station.

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Meet the Employers: Local Hiring Expo

Ready to get hired? Connect directly with top employers in the Riverbend region during this targeted job fair. Explore high-demand industries and interview on the spot!

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Open House & Networking Event - Monthly Series

Join us for an engaging evening at The Wedge's kickoff event! Meet local entrepreneurs, discover resources available for business development, and network with industry leaders. Learn how The Wedge will serve as a hub for innovation and community growth.

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Predictive Analytics for Business Growth - Quarterly Series (C-PAN-led)

Unlock the power of data-driven decision-making! This hands-on workshop will teach entrepreneurs how to use predictive analytics to optimize marketing strategies and improve business performance.

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