SIU invites everyone to it's Innovation and entrepreneurship showcase to celebrate the region's innovators and entrepreneurs.
In this event, SIU will honor patent receivers affiliated with the university and representatives of home-based or small businesses who finished the 10-week Launch That Business program.
In addition, organizers will announce winners of the 2024 Southern Illinois Business Plan Competition Powered by Regions Bank where the finalists are competing for $20,000 in prize money.
Organizers will also recognize students,staff and faculty that contributed to the huge success of 2024 Total Solar Eclipse celebration.
The event is set for Dec.5 4:30 pm -6:30 pm at Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center.
Call 618-536-4451 for more information.