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🍼 Community Baby Shower

📍Springfield, IL

OUR EMPOWER[HER] COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER IS BACK!! 💙🩷

At the Springfield Urban League we know that preparing for a baby is exciting! But it can also be expensive. That's why the Empower[HER] Community Baby Shower is designed to provide expecting parents with FREE resources, gifts, education, and support to help families get off to a healthy start!

Join us for a day of celebration!

📅 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Fresh Visions Community Church | 1551 J. David Parkway

Click the link to register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TLT82DP

Enjoy:
• FREE Food
• Complimentary Gifts
• Health Screenings
• Raffle Prizes
• Maternal Education
• Community Resources & Support

Participants will also have access to information on doula services and maternal and child health resources.

Pre-registration is required to attend so be sure to sign up today!

Presented by the Springfield Urban League in partnership with Molina Healthcare.

🤔 In a recent cohort class, we were asked: "Would you hire yourself?" My immediate response was, "Absolutely!"

💼 As an entrepreneur, success starts with believing in yourself, but belief alone isn't enough to build a lasting business.

🤔 Are you able to say "yes" to the following:

📍Peoria, IL

🖥️ Ready to build your confidence with technology?
Join the Minority Business Development Center (MBDC) for our Computer Essentials course — a 4‑week program designed to help adults master the basics of computer use, internet navigation, and email.

📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 2–25, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM–3:00 PM or 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
📍 MBDC | 2139 SW Adams St, Peoria, IL 61605

This course is perfect for:
✅ Adults with little to no computer experience
✅ Anyone wanting to learn everyday digital skills
✅ Those eager to feel confident online and using email

📞 Reserve your spot today — call 309‑966‑3989!
Register early to ensure the class runs as planned.

Let’s empower our community to thrive in the digital world! 💪✨

💰Up to 10 million in funding.💰

Game. Changer.

📆 Happening today and tomorrow.

📍 Pawnee, IL

📣📣📣 Carnival Menu is Ready! 📣📣📣
See you Thursday, Friday, & Saturday at Pawnee Prairie Days!!!
100% of tips will be going to the Pawnee Food Pantry 💙🤍❤️

👋🏼 Springfield, 3 days left to nominate someone who consistently goes above and beyond!

👇🏽 Submit your nomination today!

Time is running out to recognize outstanding customer service!
Nominations for the 2026 WOW Awards close on May 31, 2026. Don’t miss your chance to celebrate the individuals and teams making a difference every day. 🏆
Submit your nomination today! https://www.cilcsa.org/wow

💰Once the proof of concept has been established, charge accordingly and re-invest in growing assets.

Today, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

⭐ Memorial Day is more than a holiday it's a day to remember those who gave everything so we could live in freedom. Their courage, dedication, and service continue to inspire us all.

🙏 We are deeply grateful for their legacy and the families who carry their memory forward.

💰FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FRIDAY 💰

💼 Allstate Main Street Grants Program

🤝 Presented in partnership with Hello Alice and the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), the Allstate Main Street Grants Program is here to support the small businesses fueling communities across the U.S.

📌 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• The program includes a 12-week virtual Boost Camp accelerator
• 250 entrepreneurs will be selected to participate
• 100 participants from the Boost Camp cohort will be eligible for $20,000 grants

📅Deadline: June 23, 2026 at 5:00pm

🌱 If you're ready to scale your business, this could be the boost you need.

🤔 Ready to apply? Click the link below for full details and to get started. 👇🏽

https://helloalice.com/grants/allstate-main-street-grants-program/

Allstate Main Street Grants Program - Hello Alice Presented in partnership with Hello Alice and the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), the Allstate Main Street Grants Program is here to support the small businesses fueling communities across the U.S. With $2 million in available funding, this initiative is designed to invest in local businesses...