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