Greg and Dan speak with Chris Setti, of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council, and Denise Moore, Executive Director of the Minority Business Development Center (MBDC), about the important work being done to empower aspiring entrepreneurs across the region. Denise shares the mission of the MBDC, which serves individuals ages 18 to 65 who are looking to start or grow their own businesses. The organization provides essential education and resources to help individuals run their businesses effectively and sustainably. Moore emphasizes the importance of a strong entrepreneurial mindset and encourages people to realize that “your business is in your pocket”, highlighting the power of mobile technology and resourcefulness in today’s economy.

The conversation also spotlights MBDC’s upcoming GALA event on August 9th at Embassy Suites in East Peoria, which will feature multiple vendors and is designed to strengthen and celebrate the local business community. In addition to networking opportunities, the event will include free educational sessions focused on three key topics: access to business funding, solar energy opportunities, and credit building/repair.

For more information, visit mbdcillinois.org.