Illinois Local

05/14/2026

What a great event at Capitol Media Group today! Thanks for hosting us Betsy and Chris, we appreciate you! Good to see everyone from @100.5wymg and !

Our next event is at on June 11 from 9am. Nonmembers welcome!

05/12/2026

This month’s Illinois Local newsletter has just landed in member inboxes!

Featured in this edition is a recap of last week’s successful Small Business Skill Share event, co-hosted with Illinois SBDC for Central Illinois and Innovate Springfield during National Small Business Week.

Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, and helped make the event such a success. Be sure to learn more through the link below — and keep an eye out for details on the next Skill Share event coming this fall!

AlignLife Chiropractic - Springfield
Small Business Growth Corp
Cafe Moxo
Bloom Hospitality & Catering

05/08/2026

We had such an amazing morning at the first National Small Business Week Skill Share hosted by at with speakers from , , IL Capital Development Board, and Acertus.

Coffee, breakfast, and lunch were sponsored by Illinois Local, Growth Corp, and AlignLife. Breakfast was provided by and lunch by .caters.

Thank you to everyone that helped make this event happen!

We can’t wait for the next Skill Share!

Our next networking event is on May 14 at Capitol Media Group. You can register on our website. See you there!

04/23/2026

DON’T MISS OUR NEXT EVENT – MAY 7!

Skill Share for Business Owners & Entrepreneurs - during National Small Business Week!

Join us from 9:00 AM – 11:45 AM at Innovate Springfield for a morning focused on learning, growth, and connection.

In partnership with Illinois SBDC for Central Illinois, we’re bringing together experts to cover a range of valuable topics—from AI and state contracts to business lending and stress management. It’s a great opportunity to build new skills while networking with fellow business and community leaders from across Central Illinois.

This event is free—but registration is required.

📍 Held at Horace Mann in downtown Springfield
☕ Coffee & pastries provided by Cafe Moxo (sponsored by Illinois Local & Small Business Growth Corp)
🥗 Catered lunch provided by Bloom Hospitality & Catering (sponsored by AlignLife Chiropractic – Springfield)

We’d love to see you there!

FIND OUT MORE AND REGISTER: https://www.illinoislocal.org/news/illinois-sbdc-for-central-illinois-innovate-springfield-and-illinois-local-partner-to-host-free-small-business-skill-share-during-national-small-business-week-2026

SPRINGFIELD, IL – April 9, 2026  – The Illinois Small Business Development Center for Central Illinois, Innovate Springfield, and Illinois Local today announced a collaborative, free morning event designed to provide area entrepreneurs with actionable strategies for immediate business growt

04/22/2026

Congratulations K**b Hill Landscape Company! We are so excited for you!

“We are excited to welcome Designer Landscapes’ customers into the K**b Hill family,” said owner Landon Kirby.

“This acquisition allows us to expand our reach, strengthen our maintenance services, and continue building long-term relationships with customers throughout the region.”

Read more here:
https://www.illinoislocal.org/news/knob-hill-landscape-company-expands-with-acquisition-of-designer-landscapes

K**b Hill Landscape Company has expanded its service footprint in central Illinois with the acquisition of Designer Landscapes, a business that has served Farmersville and the surrounding areas for more than 40 years. “We are excited to welcome Designer Landscapes’ customers into the K**b Hill f...

04/16/2026

It was great to see so many people at our networking event today, kindly hosted by Small Business Growth Corp in Springfield!

We can’t wait to see everyone on May 7 at the Skill Share event during Small Business Week, hosted by Innovate Springfield and the Illinois SBDC for Central Illinois!

We will have coffee for breakfast and lunch provided by AlignLife Chiropractic - Springfield from Bloom Hospitality & Catering.

Find out more on the events page of our website. The event is free to all.

Illinois Local | Support Local | Growth Corp | Innovate Springfield | SBDC

04/14/2026

Meet the BFI team at our new home in Springfield Illinois.

BFI — Veteran Owned · Faith Driven | Springfield, IL | 217-441-BFIA (2342)

04/14/2026

🌸 K**b Hill Spring Open House – You’re Invited! 🌸

K**b Hill Landscape Company, an Illinois Local member, will welcome guests to its Spring Open House—a fun, relaxed day filled with food, music, and connection - and you're invited!

Whether you’re a longtime partner of K**b Hill or just curious to learn more about what this fantastic team does, stop by and experience The K**b Hill Way.

📅 Date: April 18, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: 4001 Old Jacksonville Rd., Springfield, IL 62711

- Meet K**b Hill's national award-winning design and installation teams
- Go behind the scenes and experience The K**b Hill Way
- Exclusive same-day offers: 25% off design services and 10% off maintenance contracts!

🍽️ Food, Drinks & Music:- Catering by Twyford BBQ
🎤Live music by K**b Hill’s own Brandon Boston

03/31/2026

🎯Join us for the Illinois Local Networking Series on April 16, 2026, hosted by Small Business Growth Corporation! Connect with local business leaders, share insights, and expand your network in a welcoming, collaborative environment.

📍 Location: Growth Corp Office
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM

Sara Vanhala, President of Small Business Growth Corp, says:
"We’re excited to welcome everyone to our office and provide a space for meaningful connections, learning, and collaboration.

"We can’t wait to meet you!"

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow professionals. Learn more and RSVP to the link in the comments.

Refreshments and pastries will kindly be provided by Growth Corp.

03/12/2026

K**b Hill Landscape Company was recognized for three of its outdoor living spaces as best in the industry in Illinois and Wisconsin at the annual Landscape Conference and Awards in Schaumburg.

Congratulations Jamie, Landon and the team!!

K**b Hill Landscape Company is headquartered in Springfield, IL.

Illinois Local | Support Local | K**b Hill Landscape Company | Springfield | Illinois