2026 East Central Illinois Lender Forum
Schedule
Fri Apr 24 2026 at 09:30 am to 11:30 am
UTC-05:00Location
Champaign Public Library | Champaign, IL
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This event is for local lenders at financial institutions only. If you are a business interested in learning more, please join us for the Workshop: Navigating Lending Resources on April 24 from 1:30-3:30 PM.Together with the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, we invite you to attend our 2026 East Central Illinois Lender Forum.
Attend this no-cost event, open to all area lenders, to refresh your knowledge and gain insights on available programs & resources.
Attendees will hear from:
- Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC
- Nick Kern — Loan Officer, Growth Corp
- Sara Vanhala — President, Growth Corp
- Aida Richardson — Chief Revenue Officer, Justine PETERSEN
- Robert Owens — Business Development Specialist, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
- Madeleine Wolske — East Central Senior Region Manager, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Red Team
Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
Time: 9:30 — 11:30 AM
Location: Champaign Public Library – Robeson Pavilion Rooms C (200 W. Green Street, Champaign, IL 61820)
RSVP: Free to attend; register below to secure a seat. All materials will be provided.
Hosted by: Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, Champaign County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC), and Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC (SBDC).
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Champaign Public Library, 200 W Green St, Champaign, IL 61820-5132, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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