Courses

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.

Friday, May 16, 2025, The Wedge + SIUE

Community Collaboration Lab (OCE)

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

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, The Wedge + SIUE
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, The Wedge + SIUE
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, The Wedge + SIUE

Digital Skills Workshop (OCE)

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.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, The Wedge + SIUE
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, The Wedge + SIUE
Wednesday, July 16, 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.

June 2, 2025 to August 4, 2025, The Wedge + SIUE
Monday, July 7, 2025, The Wedge + SIUE
Monday, August 4, 2025, The Wedge + SIUE