MEET OUR SPEAKER:
GM Photography and Tori Morgan of Ohh So Social Shop will take attendees through their journey of success as they expand across the US with multiple partners and a winning social media strategy we can all learn from!
Gabby also owns GM Photography with her husband Matt who is a videographer and Tori as second shooter.
We can’t wait to welcome Gabby & Tori as speakers at this year’s Illinois Local Conference & Awards on September 9, from 8am to 12pm, at the The Grant Conservatory of Music & Dance in Springfield.
The event is FREE to members. $35 for non members.
Register here: https://www.illinoislocal.org/events#!event/2024/9/9/illinois-local-business-conference-and-awards-2024
Angie Ryan of Balance Yoga has been working on something special for the annual Conference & Awards on Monday, September 9 from 8am to 12pm at The Grant Conservatory of Music & Dance
The event is FREE to members and $35 for nonmembers.
Speaker line-up:
Tori and Gabby from Ohh So Social Shop - Social media, photography and gaining busienss out of state.
Taryn Grant of Springfield Youth Performance Group - Corporate social responsibility - how we can we positively impact our community.
Jamie Patarozzi of True Colors Floral - How to pivot: navigating the ups and downs of business.
Panel:
Mark Forinash of Cafe Moxo
Cori Jahns of Rose Aesthetic & Wellness Clinic
Gabi Thompson of Bloom Hospitality & Catering
Our awards are kindly sponsored by TROXELL
Pastries will be provided by Three Twigs & Co and coffee by Arrowroot Coffee Co
Awards will be designed and created by Ceramics Made by Rosie.
Our 2024 award shortlist:
Illinois Local Ambassador
Kate Spencer Photography
Wildflowers and Barley
Nooks & Crannies
Pear Tree Poodles & Doodles
Balance Yoga
Illinois Local Best Use of Social Media
Little Lincoln's Toy Shop
Ohh So Social
TaylorMade Landworks
Rose Aesthetic & Wellness Clinic
Arrowroot Coffee
Illinois Local Community Hero
Docs Just Off 66
SYPG
Ceramics Made by Rosie
Stacey Skrysak
THE PRAIRIE LAND BUZZ
Illinois Local Business of the Year
Skitopel
AlignLife - Chiropractic & Natural Health Center
Honeydew Candle Co.
True Colors Floral
Bloom Hospitality & Catering
Register online here: https://www.illinoislocal.org/events#!event/2024/9/9/illinois-local-business-conference-and-awards-2024
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‼️🐶SNEAK PEEK🐶‼️
It was puppy fever at the photoshoot last week!
Here’s a little BTS with Kate Spencer Photography and Pear Tree Prairie Doodles ahead of the Love Local campaign, which will feature 15 members from Feb 1 to 14 on Facebook, Insta and the IL website!
We are currently offering 10% off new memberships with code THANKS10 (offer ends January 31).
Members benefit from:
- $50 booth fee at Holiday Market (nonmember fee $175)
- FREE attendance at annual conference in September
- SEO listing on Illinois Local website
- Feature on IL website
- Monthly member newsletter
- Member only Facebook group
- Quarterly networking events
- Shares of posts on Instagram to IL stories
- FREE photoshoots (3 to 4 a year)
- IL Awards
- Supportive membership of 200+ across IL!
Find out more here:
https://www.illinoislocal.org/pricing#join
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We are SO lucky to have Kate Spencer of Kate Spencer Photography speak at our annual conference & awards on Monday, September 11 at The Grant Conservatory of Music & Dance from 8am to 12pm.
Kate will speak about using photography in your business; tips, tricks, and apps!
A seasoned speaker, Kate is highly respected in her field.
Kate will be joined by Sarah Lobue of Main Street Florist & Gifts and Chris Costello of The Storyteller Studios.
Our panelists include Chad Fowler of Sangamon Tree Service, Madison Regan of Just The Basics Mobile Bar, Mike Reisinger of TROXELL and Dr. Bryne Willey of AlignLife - Chiropractic & Natural Health Center.
The awards are sponsored by Troxell, pastries provided by Three Twigs & Co, and coffee will be offered by Bloom Hospitality & Catering.
Tickets add FREE for members and $35 for non members. Reserve your seat here: https://www.illinoislocal.org/events#!event/2023/9/11/illinois-local-business-conference-and-awards-2023
#illinoislocal #supportlocal #supportlocalbusiness #supportgrowcelebrate #ilconference
DON’T MISS Sarah LoBue of Main Street Florist & Gifts at our 3rd annual conference and awards on Monday, September 11 at The Grant Conservatory of Music & Dance Springfield, Illinois.
Sarah will be talking about how to stay consistent and keep the creativity when generating content for social media for your target audience.
FREE for members to attend. Just $35 for nonmembers. Register here: https://www.illinoislocal.org/events#!event/2023/9/11/illinois-local-business-conference-and-awards-2023
Speakers include:
Kate Spencer of Kate Spencer Photography
Chris Costello of The Storyteller Studios
Sarah LoBue of Main Street Florist & Gifts
Our panelists include
Chad Fowler of Sangamon Tree Service
Madison Regan of Just The Basics Mobile Bar
Dr. Bryne Willey of AlignLife - Chiropractic & Natural Health Center
Mike Reisinger of TROXELL
Award nominees include:
Business of the Year 2023
Cured Catering
AlignLife - Chiropractic & Natural Health Center
Staff Carpet
The Rooted Home
TROXELL
Community Hero Award
Sappy's Tree Trimming and Bush Removal
Springfield Youth Performance Group
Brave Hazel Boutique
Yellow Bird Coffee House
Wild Rose
Best use of Social Media
Kennedy Sue Gift & Home
Meraki Salon and Spa
Beauty by Emily Scott
Rose Aesthetic & Wellness Clinic
Sangamon Tree Service
Illinois Local Ambassador
GM Photography
The Strawberry Finch
Blessings on State Bed & Breakfast
Ceramics Made by Rosie
Bobby Shaw Building and Remodeling
#illinoislocal #supportlocal #supportgrowcelebrate #localbusiness #supportlocalbusiness
‼️THE COUNTDOWN IS ON TO THIS YEAR’S CONFERENCE & AWARDS‼️
Chris Costello of The Storyteller Studios tells us what we can expect.
The Emmy award-winning producer is just one of our speakers in an awesome line-up on Monday, September 11.
Speakers also include:
Kate Spencer of Kate Spencer Photography
Sarah LoBue of Main Street Florist & Gifts
And panelists:
Dr Bryne Willey of AlignLife - Chiropractic & Natural Health Center
Madison Regan of Just The Basics Mobile Bar
Chad Fowler of Sangamon Tree Service
The awards will follow the conference.
Nominees include:
Business of the Year 2023
AlignLife - Chiropractic & Natural Health Center
Staff Carpet
TROXELL
Cured Catering
The Rooted Home
Community Hero
Sappy's Tree Trimming and Bush Removal
Springfield Youth Performance Group
Brave Hazel Boutique
Yellow Bird Coffee House
Wild Rose
Best Use of Social Media
Kennedy Sue Gift & Home
Meraki Salon and Spa
Beauty by Emily Scott
Rose Aesthetic & Wellness Clinic
Sangamon Tree Service
Ambassador Award
GM Photography
The Strawberry Finch
Blessings on State Bed & Breakfast
Ceramics Made by Rosie
Bobby Shaw Building and Remodeling
Attendance is FREE for members and $35 for non members.
Register here: https://www.illinoislocal.org/events#!event/2023/9/11/illinois-local-business-conference-and-awards-2023
#illinoislocal #supportlocal #supportgrowcelebrate #localbusiness #supportlocalbusiness
Don’t miss Nailsbyale.d at our All That Glitters Mom & Me Party at Three Twigs Bakery on Saturday, May 7 from 3pm to 7pm.
Alejandra will be offering mini manis for littles at $10 each and mom gets 15% off when she books the day of.
Props You Up is creating an awesome backdrop for mom and me photos with Becca Walker Photography - $10 for one photo and $25 for three. Additional offers and discounts available!
Blush and Beige Boutique will have a wide selection of spring and summer clothing and accessories for mom!
@Green Haven - will have flower crowns, candles, soaps, macramé, cards and an oil and lotion bar so littles can mix the perfect scent for mom!
All Dolled Up Hair Salon - will have a beach wave hair bar!!!
JoJo Jewelry - will have a selection accessories for mom and take and make kits too!!
Stock Lane Boutique is debuting with a vast selection of women’s apparel and accessories!
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For more information visit illinoislocal.org
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#loveillinoislocal #illinoislocal #lovelocal #supportlocal #buylocal #shoplocal #thinklocal #illinoisbusiness #illinoisbusinesses #supportlocalbusiness #supportlocalbusinesses #supportsmall #supportsmallbusiness #supportsmallbusinesses #enjoyillinois #supportgrowcelebrate #inthemiddleofeverything #localbusiness #localbusinesses #mothersday #mothersdsygift
Don’t miss Becca Walker Photography at our All That Glitters Mom & Me Party at Three Twigs Bakery on May 7 from 3pm to 7pm.
Becca will be accompanied by Meredith of Props You Up who is creating an awesome backdrop for mom and me photos!!!
They will be joined by:
Blush and Beige Boutique
Green Haven Co.
Stock Lane Boutique
Nailsbyale.d
All Dolled Up Hair Salon
JoJo Jewelry
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For more information visit illinoislocal.org
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#loveillinoislocal #illinoislocal #lovelocal #supportlocal #buylocal #shoplocal #thinklocal #illinoisbusiness #illinoisbusinesses #supportlocalbusiness #supportlocalbusinesses #supportsmall #supportsmallbusiness #supportsmallbusinesses #enjoyillinois #supportgrowcelebrate #inthemiddleofeverything #localbusiness #localbusinesses #mothersday #mothersdaygift
