• Explore ‘what it takes’ to become an Entrepreneur
• Receive access to experts in Management, Finance, Marketing, and more to answer your questions
• Gain guidance for managing the risks in all aspects of your new start-up
• Examine your personal tenacity and current life situations to create a foundation of success and support for your new venture
• Obtain assistance in the basics of creating your business, from legal, insurance, payroll, plus more
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Current Starting a Business Seminars Available
Illinois Small Business Development Center
Works with established businesses and start-up clients providing direct consulting assistance and other support services to developing enterprises at little or no cost.
Centerpoint 504 a NFP Certified Development Corporation
Processes, approves, closes, and services Small Business Administration loans for entrepreneurs seeking financial backing – assists the client from application through closing.
Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE)
Offers clients new to business free professional consulting, education, and coaching opportunities to help start-up entrepreneurs explore and understand the entrepreneurial process.
Accion Chicago, Borrego Springs Bank Micro Lending Partners, SBA Preferred Lender Program
Small business start up loans to $25,000; In-business loans to $50,000;
Credit builder loans from $200 – $3,500. SBA Small Loan Advantage to $250,000.
