The Illinois SBDC at the Starved Rock Country Alliance seeks 25 - 35 individuals to advise, share, learn, and plan the next stages of the Starved Rock Country Alliance and its Small Business Development Center.

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Members are asked to:

Participate in four quarterly [Zoom] advisory meetings in 2021.

Dates are as follows:

• August 17th - 2-4 pm - Perspective Sharing: Small Business  and Entrepreneurship

• November 11th - 2-4 pm - Perspective Sharing: Holiday Shopping - Activities, Events, and Opportunities

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Perfect candidates are representatives who are:

• Innovative self-starters - Passionate about regional entrepreneurial development and economic progress

• Tenacious in collaboration, growth, and inclusivity

• Comfortable using their full voice in acting as communicators of internal and external opportunities for regional growth

• hold a strong ethical and professional background or be passionate about building one

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As an Advisory Council Member, our hope is for members to:

• actively participate in the four quarterly 2-hour meetings

• have strong communication and listening skills in order to share your perspective grow resources and impact through feedback and planning

• take an active role in sharing opportunities within your local network

• support and enable growth and reach of the Starved Rock Country Alliance and the IL SBDC at the SRCA, providing your perspectives and quality thought centric to regional growth.

• 100% optional - Lead or join an "Action Team" aligning with your own personal interests and goals

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To apply to become a member of the 2021 Starved Rock Country Advisory Council: please complete this form: