Pride in Small Business
Tuesday, June 16
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Robeson Pavilion Room A & BA Community Conversation on LGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurship in East Central Illinois
Join the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for an evening conversation celebrating LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurship and community in East Central Illinois.
This Pride Month event is designed to feel less like a formal panel and more like an honest community conversation—a chance to hear real stories about business ownership, creating affirming spaces, navigating challenges, and building community locally.
Whether you're a current business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, creative professional, student, or ally, all are welcome to attend. The evening will feature a relaxed moderated discussion followed by informal networking and conversation.
Hosted by DCEO’s Office of Economic Equity & Empowerment and Regional Economic Development Team.
Main Library
Our beautiful, state-of-the-art Main Library opened on January 6, 2008. You’ll find a wide variety of books, movies, and music, as well as free events for all ages. Looking for tech options? We offer free Wifi, dozens of public computers with internet access, and public meeting rooms.