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Business Assistance

  

20th Anniversary SBDC Network In partnership with:

U.S. Small Business Administration
   

Small Business Development Centers

Small Business Development Centers located throughout the state provide assistance to new and existing small businesses.  

Services include:

  • One-on-one business counseling and management assistance.
  • Assistance with the development of business plans.
  • Help accessing marketing information and the development of business plans.
  • Business Financing Programs
  • Assistance with financial analysis and planning.
  • Access to business education and training opportunities.

Find the SBDC nearest you.

Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC)

The PTACs provide one-on-one counseling, technical information, marketing assistance and training to existing Illinois businesses that are interested in selling their products and/or services to local, state, or federal government agencies. The services are offered through PTACs located at community colleges, universities, chambers of commerce, and business development organizations.

Find the PTAC nearest you.

International Trade Centers (ITC)/NAFTA Opportunity Centers (NOC)

The ITCs provide information, counseling and training to existing, new-to-export Illinois companies interested in pursuing international trade opportunities. The NOCs provide specialized assistance to those firms seeking to take advantage of the trade opportunities in Mexico and Canada made possible by the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Find the ITC/NOC nearest you.

Small Business Environmental Assistance Program
(See our 60 second video)

Located in the non-regulatory agency, the Program provides FREE, confidential information to help small businesses comply with environmental regulations. We can be reached at 1-800-252-3998 or at dceo.sbeap@illinois.gov .

First Stop Business Information Center 

Your First Stop to state services and assistance with starting a business and answers to your questions about state business requirements. Get the right answer the first time.

  • Toll Free, Business Startup Kit & Business Specialists Available at:  1-800-252-2923

For more information contact us at ceo.support@illinois.gov
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