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Illinois SBDC at Shawnee Community College to Host Small Business Networking Event October 19

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Oct 12, 2026 | 6:54 PM

Illinois SBDC at Shawnee Community College to Host Small Business Networking Event October 1

Area entrepreneurs and small business owners are invited to a morning of connection, conversation, and resource sharing on Monday, October 19.

Hosted by MacKenzie Scherer with the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Shawnee Community College, the Business Networking Event will run from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM at Holy Grounds Coffee Shop, located at 418 Court Street in Vienna, Illinois.

Key details for the event include:

* When: Monday, October 19, from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

* Where: Holy Grounds Coffee Shop, 418 Court Street, Vienna, IL.

* Host: MacKenzie Scherer, Illinois SBDC at Shawnee Community College.

* Purpose: Connect local business owners and share information on no-cost services available to assist businesses in starting, growing, and succeeding.

The Illinois SBDC at Shawnee Community College is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, and Shawnee Community College.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. For questions or accommodation requests, contact MacKenzie Scherer at 618-634-3364.

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