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Hometown Holiday Happenings in Southcentral & Southeastern Illinois 

Join the Illinois Business Navigator Alliance of Southcentral & Southeastern Illinois as they help you plan to celebrate and shop locally this December with their Hometown Holiday Happenings webinar, Thursday, Dec. 1 at noon. 

This online event highlights seasonal events happening across the region.  Register now for the webinar to learn more about how communities across our region are preparing to welcome visitors with special events. 

During the presentation, attendees will hear from local tourism directors and have the chance to win tickets and gift certificates to various events and businesses. 

“We’re blessed in this area to have many great community-led opportunities to connect with our friends and family during the holidays - and we want to encourage people to do exactly that. Join us over your lunch hour and make a plan to celebrate and shop locally this season!” Courtney Yockey, President & CEO of Effingham Regional Growth Alliance noted. 

Register for the online event here:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g9jK6pP1Tn677SHnp8vpMQ 

The Business Navigator Alliance was formed to provide professional outreach and technical assistance in applying toward local, state, and federal economic relief programs for businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19.  Our mission is to ensure that small businesses throughout the region are competitive in applying for necessary resources, and our goal is to position local businesses for success by accelerating recovery and growth.  BNA, which can be found at www.ilbusinessnavigators.com, hosts outreach events, virtual offices hours, and provide one-on-one technical assistance.