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  • Run It Like You'll Sell It
  • Fee: $60.00
    Dates: 9/16/2025 - 9/23/2025
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 2
    Building: Peoria Campus - Hickory Hall
    Room: Hickory 101
    Instructor: Austin Sanford

    Whether you plan to sell your business in two years or twenty, the best time to start preparing is now. Run It Like You’ll Sell It is a powerful, two-session course designed specifically for Peoria-area business owners who want to drive long-term value, increase operational efficiency, and position their business for future success—on their own terms.

    This workshop will walk you through the key elements of effective exit planning, including:

    • Strategies for increasing the value of your business before a sale
    • Understanding the buyer's mindset
    • Building systems that make your business more attractive and transferable
    • Identifying and addressing common obstacles that can hurt valuation
    • Aligning your personal and financial goals with your exit strategy
     

    Whether you're years away from a transition or simply want to run a better, more profitable company, this course will give you the tools to thinkand leadlike an owner who's building a business others would pay to own.

    This class is ideal for small and mid-sized business owners in the Peoria region who want to grow value, gain clarity, and eventually exit on their terms. Seats are limited to ensure personalized attention. Reserve your spot today and start running your business like it’s your most valuable asset—because it is.


 

  • Leveraging AI - For Everyday Users
  • Fee: $39.00
    Dates: 9/18/2025 - 9/18/2025
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Peoria Campus - Hickory Hall
    Room: Hickory 131
    Instructor: Brittney Richardson

    Curious about artificial intelligence but not sure where to start? This class is designed for everyday users—no tech background needed! Learn how to confidently use AI tools like ChatGPT and others to boost productivity, spark creativity, simplify daily tasks, and make better decisions. Whether you're writing emails, planning trips, organizing your schedule, or just exploring what’s possible, this course will show you how AI can be a helpful assistant in your personal and professional life. Join us and discover just how easy—and fun—it is to make AI work for you.

 

  • Elevate Together: Leadership at All Levels - A One Day Workforce Event Focused on Leadership
  • Fee: $0.00
    Dates: 10/16/2025 - 10/16/2025
    Times: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Peoria Campus
    Room: Student Center
    Instructor:

    Breakout Session Schedule

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    10:15 AM – 11:15 AM: 

    • From Contributor to Connector: Building Influence with Systems & Culture: Melissa Bloom, Expanse Strategists
    • Productivity Power-Up: Using AI for productivity: Brittney Richardson, ICC Instructor
    • Beyond the Big Picture: Making Vision Tangible for Teams: Janelle Reeb, JReeb Consulting

    11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: 

    • Thriving Under Pressure: Resilience and Stress Management in the Workplace: Brittney Richardson, ICC Instructor
    • Scaling Execution: Turning Strategy into Sustainable Action: Melissa Bloom, Expanse Strategists
    • The Feedback Loop: Using Emotional Intelligence Concepts in Coaching: Dean Heffta, Clarus Results

    12:30 – 1:00 Lunch Provided

    1:00-1:45: Leadership Round Table Session

    2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

    • Leading Up: Increasing our Influence at Every Level of the Organization: Dean Heffta, Clarus Results
    • Inclusive Leadership: Community of Care in the Workplace: Brittney Richardson, ICC Instructor
    • Vision in Motion: Leading with Clarity, Speed, and Follow-Through: Melissa Bloom, Expanse Strategists

    3:00-3:45: Leadership Lab: Collaborate. Innovate. Lead.

    4:00 PM: Closing Remarks & Takeaways

     

 

  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Fee: $59.00
    Dates: 10/30/2025 - 10/30/2025
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Peoria Campus - Hickory Hall
    Room: Hickory 126
    Instructor: Brittney Richardson

    This course helps leaders build inclusive workplaces by addressing unconscious bias, diversity, and equity, and provides practical tools to create environments where all voices are heard. Togerther, we will engage in exercises to foster empathy and develop action plans for promoting inclusion within teams.


 

  • Emotional Intelligence in Leadership and Teams
  • Fee: $59.00
    Dates: 11/20/2025 - 11/20/2025
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Peoria Campus - Hickory Hall
    Room: Hickory 126
    Instructor: Brittney Richardson

    Strong leaders don’t just manage tasks—they connect, inspire, and communicate with empathy. This engaging class explores the core principles of emotional intelligence (EQ) and how they shape effective leadership and team success. Through interactive discussions and activities, you’ll build skills in self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social interaction. Learn how to recognize emotional cues, navigate challenges with composure, and foster a collaborative team culture rooted in trust and mutual respect. Whether you're leading a team or looking to strengthen your interpersonal impact, this course offers practical EQ strategies you can apply immediately.


 

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