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The Business Growth Academy is a seven-part series that charts where you are, where you want to be, and how to get there. Training is designed for established business owners who are open and generating revenue. Take all classes, some or just one — whatever works for your needs. 

All classes are:

• 6:15-8:15 pm
• At the DeKalb Public Library (or via Zoom where noted)
• Taught by Dr. Jock Sommese
• FREE

Schedule

• Thursday, Feb. 27 — Sizing up Your Company 
• Thursday, March 6 — Developing a Strategy for Growth
• Thursday, March 13 — Financial Tools & Performance
• Thursday, March 20 (via Zoom) — Seizing the Market
• Thursday, March 27 (via Zoom) — Strengthening the Product/Service
• Thursday, April 3 — Lead, Organize, Plan
• Thursday, April 10 — Next Steps for Success

Course Details
Enhance your professional skills through free Workplace Principles & Values Training. Â鶹ԭ´´ is offering Workplace Readiness Training to local businesses, allowing employees to refresh their professional skills and earn a micro-credential. The free training is available through the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Non-Credit Workforce Training Grant.

• Exclusively online
• Self-paced learning (complete classes at any time)
• 10-15 hours to complete
• Free
• Earn a micro-credential/certificate of completion

Course Topics

• Workplace Intelligence
• Workplace Communication
• Working with Others
• Workplace Behavior
• Workplace Etiquette
• Workplace Readiness Course Assessment

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The at Waubonsee Community College works in partnership with Â鶹ԭ´´ to help serve businesses in the Â鶹ԭ´´ district. 

For businesses or entrepreneurs within the region looking for additional services, please contact sbdc@kish.edu or Â鶹ԭ´´ Associate Vice President of Community Engagement LaCretia Konan at 815-825-9791 or lkonan1@kish.edu.