UPCOMING EVENTS
Work Happy Happy Hour
More than half of Americans are unhappy at work, which means finding fulfillment in our jobs is pretty much a coin toss.
That’s why we created the WorkHappy Happy Hour!
Come join like-minded professionals for a monthly gathering focused on helping you find career happiness. Local career coach Joe Szynkowski will facilitate a 20-minute interview with experts and everyday workers to kick off the happy hour, which will be followed by a fun night of networking at the amazing Celebrations Event Center in Marion,IL.
Oh, and we have free food, beer, and music.
No cost to registrants!
Retail Reimagined: Transforming Your Selling Style Workshop
Join Sarah Garcia as she presents Retailed Reimagined: Transforming your Selling Style! Learn cutting edge sales techniques, personalized customer engagement, and dynamic visual merchandising.
Overcoming Small Business Obstacles Workshop
Learn about the top struggles that small business owners commonly face and how to navigate them successfully.
Stop Putting Off THE Conversation
Join us for a Lunch & Learn session tailored for business, community, and non-profit leaders. Gain valuable insights into strategies for overcoming barriers, enhancing communication , taking decisive action, and establishing a comprehensive follow-up plan.
Being an Engaging Speaker & Communicator
Everyone has a message to share. Whether you want to improve your ability to inspire employees, speak at PTA meetings, report to a board of directors, teach students, deliver a sermon, address a small group, speak from a stage, or communicate to an arena full of people, this public speaking course will help you.
Make Me Bankable - Financial Literacy Workshop
This no-cost opportunity will help start your journey in a credit and money management program. You will learn the fundamentals of credit, including its various forms, and explore effective strategies to repair and enhance participants’ credit scores. Hurry— spots are limited!
(4:30 p.m. Class) Unlock the Digital World: Master Marketing in the Digital Age
Dive into the dynamic world of digital marketing with our comprehensive COURSE designed for aspiring marketers and seasoned professionals alike.
(12 p.m. Class) Unlock the Digital World: Master Marketing in the Digital Age
Dive into the dynamic world of digital marketing with our comprehensive COURSE designed for aspiring marketers and seasoned professionals alike.
Work Happy Happy Hour
More than half of Americans are unhappy at work, which means finding fulfillment in our jobs is pretty much a coin toss.
That’s why we created the WorkHappy Happy Hour!
Come join like-minded professionals for a monthly gathering focused on helping you find career happiness. Local career coach Joe Szynkowski will facilitate a 20-minute interview with experts and everyday workers to kick off the happy hour, which will be followed by a fun night of networking at the amazing Celebrations Event Center in Marion,IL.
Oh, and we have free food, beer, and music.
No cost to registrants!
Introduction to Government Contracting
If you have considered strategies for increased profits, perhaps government contracting can be your new revenue stream. Join Illinois APEX Accelerator at SIU for our Intro to Government Contracting workshop to learn about the needed registrations, small business certifications for women, minority, veteran and disabled persons owned businesses, and market research resources and techniques.
Influencer Marketing: Where to Start!
In this workshop you’ll get the lowdown on how to work with influencers to boost your business or organization’s branding. Tom will be covering the 5 Key Elements that you must consider, whether you’re looking to work with local and regional macro influencers, or nationally known ones. And the best part? Tom will make the whole experience fun and engaging for you. Plus, you’ll also walk away with a Sample Influencer Agreement that you can modify and use. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this!
Bad Apples: ethOs Lunch & Learn
Join Dr. Brooke Jacobs, Clinical Psychologist and Founder of Delve Health Consulting, who will help business, community, and non-profit leaders learn and apply strategies for managing challenging team members.
Lunch & Learn will be held at Kokopelli Golf Club. Lunch provided by The Turn is $15. You MUST prepay by May 6th if eating lunch! Please complete the registration. If you have any questions please email Haley at haley@watermarkethos.org.
Work Happy Happy Hour
More than half of Americans are unhappy at work, which means finding fulfillment in our jobs is pretty much a coin toss. That’s why we created the WorkHappy Happy Hour!
Starting & Running Your Business on Solid Ground (Free Workshop)
In this FREE workshop Martin will cover the 10 common legal mistakes entrepreneurs make when setting up and operating their businesses and some ways to limit their liability.
The Art of Schmoozing: ethOs Lunch & Learn
You can transform your networking skills, build influential connections, nurture lasting relationships, and establish powerful rapport by learning the art of schmoozing!
Employee to Entrepreneur: Past, Present, Future Self (Free Workshop)
Join certified coach and workplace expert Angela Holmes as she takes you from employee mindset to entrepreneurial mindset. In this session you will take a journey that makes stops in your past, present, and future stories learning how each brings you to where you are now and ultimately where you want to be. This session is for entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, founders and creators but all are welcome to attend. Don't miss this pivotal hour!!!
The Work Happy Happy Hour (Free Networking Event)
More than half of Americans are unhappy at work, which means finding fulfillment in our jobs is pretty much a coin toss.
That’s why we created the WorkHappy Happy Hour!
RSVP Here
Come join like-minded professionals for a monthly gathering focused on helping you find career happiness. Local career coach Joe Szynkowski will facilitate a 20-minute interview with experts and everyday workers to kick off the happy hour, which will be followed by a fun night of networking at the amazing Celebrations Event Center in Marion,IL.
Oh, and we have free food, beer, and music.
Registration is free!
Leading The Unleadable
ENROLL Here This leadership course turns this seemingly difficult chore into a straightforward process that gently, yet effectively, improves behaviors. It begins with understanding a core truth: most people want to contribute results, not cause headaches. When the manager resets to that fundamental principle, the potential for change can reveal itself in even the most hopeless situations
Lunch & Learn: The EQ Advantage: Boosting Emotional Intelligence in Business (FREE WORKSHOP)
Learn what emotional intelligence is, why it’s important to your business and how you can develop emotional intelligence.
This event is located at The Foundation Room. Lunch includes an entrée, drink and dessert from Granny Puckett’s for $15. The program begins at noon and ends at 1 p.m. Networking before and after the event! Limited seating available therefore reservations are REQUIRED for GUARANTEED seating! Walk-ins are welcome if space is available.
Create the Right LinkedIn Content (FREE WORKSHOP)
Struggling to crack the LinkedIn code? You're not alone! Join us for an exclusive workshop led by Joe Szynkowski, a seasoned local content strategist and owner of The UpWrite Group.
LinkedIn is a must for business growth. But figuring out what content works can feel like a puzzle. Joe will demystify the process, showing you how to create LinkedIn content that speaks directly to your audience and achieves your business goals.
From finding your unique voice to leveraging LinkedIn's features, Joe will guide you through crafting content that engages, builds relationships, and drives results.
Whether you're a marketing pro or just starting out, this course equips you with the strategies and tools needed to thrive on LinkedIn.
The Work Happy Happy Hour
More than half of Americans are unhappy at work, which means finding fulfillment in our jobs is pretty much a coin toss.
That’s why we created the Work Happy Happy Hour!
Come join like-minded professionals for a monthly gathering focused on helping you find career happiness. Local career coach Joe Szynkowski will facilitate a 20-minute interview with experts and everyday workers to kick off the happy hour, which will be followed by a fun night of networking at the amazing Celebrations Event Center in Marion,IL.
Oh, and we have free food, beer, and music.
Registration is free!
When the Time Comes to Expand, Think SBA 504
Find out why the SBA 504 Loan Program is one of the best financing solutions on the market for entrepreneurs looking to strengthen or grow their business.
As many businesses struggle to find affordable growth financing in this higher-rate environment, SBA 504 Loans are offering business owners a pathway for securing quality, below-market, fixed-rate financing. Combined with its longer repayment terms of up to 25 years and lower down payment requirements, you owe it to yourself to find out more about this incredible opportunity.
Lunch & Learn: Culture-neer; Building a Team that Beats the Odds
In this special edition of EThOs Lunch & Learn join Founder & CEO of Integrity Roofing Terry Gwaltney as he speaks about his new book Culture-neer: Building a Team that Beats the Odds.
This event is located at The Foundation Room. Lunch catered by Granny Puckett's is $15 for a meal, dessert, and drink. The program begins at noon and ends at 1:00 p.m. Networking before and after the program. Limited space is available therefore reservations are required for guaranteed seating. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available.