A kickoff from hosts: Turner Center for Entrepreneurship, Illinois APEX Accelerator at Bradley University and Department of the Air Force/Space Force CISO’s Blue Cyber Initiative. A special 2-hour session of Blue Cyber. The Blue Cyber Director, Kelley Kiernan and technical experts will cover the 15 security requirements in the FAR 52.204-21 (and the Proposed DoD CMMC Level 1) which comprise basic cyber hygiene for any small business. The target audience is small businesses of any type, with or without government contracts. Every small business is welcome! Join us for this no fee webinar. Open to the Public. Get Ready by reading this guidance document: https://dodcio.defense.gov/Portals/0/Documents/CMMC/AG_Level1_V2.0_FinalDraft_20211210_508.pdf Speaker: Kelley Kiernan is the Director of the Department of the Air Force/ Space Force, Chief Information Security Officer’s Blue Cyber Initiative for Small Business cybersecurity. Kelley Kiernan is a cybersecurity and small business ecosystem leader, who applies her experience in industry, NASA, and as an Air Force officer/pilot/engineer/scientist to pave the way for small business innovation. A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy and a certified cybersecurity professional, Kelley’s champion leadership brings robust cybersecurity within the reach of current and future Department of Defense contractors.
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 There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow by Lucille Colandro..
Washington Winter Walkabout – February 1-28
Bundle up and join us for the 2nd Annual Washington Winter Walkabout, hosted by the Washington Chamber of Commerce! This month-long, town-wide scavenger hunt runs all February and invites community members to explore Washington while supporting local businesses along the way. More information www.washingtonilcoc.com/washington-winter-walkabout
Animal Rescue Giving Tree at Washington District Library – Sunnyland Branch
Help the Tazewell County Animal Shelter stock their shelves and provide newly adopted animals with the essentials they need. Beginning February 1, 2026, select ornaments with items to donate, purchase the items, and bring them back to the Sunnyland Branch by March 10th.
