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IL SBDC to Host National SBDC Day Open House March 18
March 11, 2026
MOLINE, IL - - Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities will host a National SBDC Day Open House and Client Appreciation event from 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 18, on the WIU-QC campus in Riverfront Hall, rooms 103/104, located at 3300 River Drive in Moline, IL.
The event will celebrate entrepreneurship, recognize local business achievements and connect community members with regional business resources.
During the event, the Illinois SBDC will recognize WIU alumni and winners of the Fortress Bank-Bank Tank competition, including Revolute Machines and Wright Cycle. These businesses have demonstrated leadership and innovation, helping strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Quad Cities region.
Refreshments from local businesses will be available during the event. Clients and all community members are invited to attend and participate in the recognition and celebration honoring entrepreneurs and alumni who continue to elevate local businesses.
For more information on the event, contact Maria Ramos-Elisondo, at mg-ramosaguilar@wiu.edu.
Posted By: University Communications (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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