Skip to main content

SCAM ALERT: DCEO has been made aware of organizations receiving fraudulent “notice of award” letters claiming to be from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. These are not legitimate notices from DCEO. If your organization receives a notice, please report it to the Federal Trade Commission and/or the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.

Illinois Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)

Illinois Small Business Development Centers are located throughout the state and provide information, confidential business guidance, training, and other resources for start-ups and existing small businesses. 

Services Include:

  • One-on-one business advice and management assistance
  • Assistance with the development of business plans
  • Help with accessing market information and the development of marketing plans
  • Assistance with accessing business financing programs
  • Assistance with financial analysis and planning
  • Access to business education and training opportunities
  • Specialized services in technology, innovation and entrepreneurial development

Find SBDC's in your area

Sign-up as a new client at a center near you

To find out more about SBDC's, call the Business Information Center at 800.252.2923 or Submit a Question.

* The Illinois SBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration

Illinois SBDC Announcements: