FAQ
What is CenterPoint?
CenterPoint is a unique collaboration between Governors State University, the Service Corps. of Retired Executives (SCORE), the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
What does Centerpoint do?
CenterPoint offers up-to-date, one-to-one counseling services at little or no cost. We provide affordable, high impact training and quality technical assistance in all aspects of business operation and funding (debt and equity). By working with businesses and their bankers, we can also help to provide fixed-rate financing with as little as 10% down for the purchase of commercial real-estate and heavy equipment. Overall, CenterPoint aims to help local small businesses prosper and grow.