SBDC offers minimum wage workshop for employers
The Illinois Metro East Small Business Development Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is collaborating with accounting firm CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP and the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce to bring a special “Minimum Wage Updates for Employers” Workshop to Collinsville from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18.
The session unites local CPA Kalee Werle with other business resources at the Collinsville City Hall Council Chambers to support small business owners.
Workshop topics will include:
• Minimum Wage Laws: What You Need to Know
• Tax Credits/Incentives
• Employees Under 18 Years of Age
“This is an opportunity that business owners will not want to miss,” said Jo Ann Di Maggio May, SBDC director. “Chambers of Commerce, Business Network International Groups, and other business-building and networking organizations are encouraged to invite their members.”
The $15 registration fee includes a light lunch and valuable handouts. To register, visit: ilsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/31502
• New SBDC clients/participants, use the sign-up button
• Existing SBDC clients, use the log-in button (you can log in after clicking the sign-up button, top right corner)
Small business owners can also call (618) 650-2929 for more information. Sign-in will begin at 11 a.m. on the day of the event.
The Metro East SBDC assists existing companies as well as new businesses headquartered in the nine-county Metro East region of Calhoun, Jersey, Madison, Bond, Clinton, St. Clair, Washington, Monroe and Randolph. It is a no-cost service to the community supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and SIUE.
