Lender Forums | Invest in Illinois
We’ll be at the SBDC Lender Forums in Summer 2026
SBA’s Illinois District Office and Illinois SBDC Network are holding a series of free Forums to update commercial lenders on agency programs and services. Topics will include SOP changes, updated Lender Match info, and upcoming SBA initiatives and training opportunities. Event presenters will include SBA staff, 504 corporations, SBDC representatives, Illinois Advantage representatives, State Treasurer’s Office, and microlenders.
To register or ask questions, contact Charlie White at cwhite@firstwomens.bank.
Lender Forums
| Date | City | Venue | Address | Host Organization | Contact Person | Phone | Website | |
| June 23 | Peoria | Bradley University, Business & Engineering Convergence Center | 1500 W Main St, Room BECC 1122, Peoria, IL 61606 | Women’s Business Development Center | Gayle Ballard | 312-853-3477 | gballard@wbdc.org | Women's Business Development Center |
| July 14 | Olney | Olney Central College | 305 North West Street, Olney, IL 62450 | Illinois SBDC at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges | Michelle Brooks, Director | 618-562-3744 | Brooksm1@iecc.edu | The Illinois SBDC at IECC |
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