The Illinois Small Business Development Center in the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship at Bradley University is offing a 7-part webinar series on “Mastering Google Tools to Build Your Digital Presence. In today’s competitive market, getting your business in front of the right audience is crucial—and Google Ads is one of the most effective ways to do it. This webinar is designed to help business owners like you understand the fundamentals of Google Ads and how to leverage it for maximum growth. Whether you're new to online advertising or looking to refine your strategy, this session will provide practical, actionable steps to help you create compelling ads, target the right customers, and measure your success. In this workshop you will learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads. Topics covered: *How to create an account and set up an ad campaign *How to write great ads, refine keywords, and include ad extensions *How to measure success By the end of this session, you will have a clear understanding of how Google Ads can drive traffic, generate leads, and grow your business efficiently. Don’t miss this opportunity to take control of your digital advertising strategy!
Bicentennial History Exhibit – On display July 13th – August 24th, 2025 at Five Points Washington
Bicentennial and historical images will be exhibited by the Washington Historical Society on the Community Gallery Wall at Five Points Washington. The carefully curated photographs selected for this exhibit give a unique insight into events, people, and places from Washington’s past. The selected photographs span the last 150 years of Washington’s history and feature community events and everyday life in Washington.
StoryWalk in Washington Park
Take a walk through Washington Park and enjoy a story as you stroll! Beginning at the parking lot located on the Lincoln Grade School side of Washington Park, follow the sidewalk to read a story. This two-month session’s book is Señorita Mariposa By Ben Gundersheimer and will be displayed through Tuesday, September 30th.
