The Illinois Small Business Development Center
ICNC works with entrepreneurs and existing businesses to help them develop and expand their businesses and improve their bottom line. Assistance is provided in the areas of business planning, debt and equity financing, industrial retention, expansion and relocation, placement and training and business and financial management. ICNC also assists companies in accessing a broad range of grants and incentive programs.
The Illinois Small Business Development Center at ICNC strengthens both start-up and existing businesses by providing valuable assistance focused on a company’s specific needs. ICNC is an officially designated Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and its business assistance programs are offered in partnership with the SBA and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity.
Drawing on in-house expertise, government and academic resources, and the commitment of many business service providers in the private sector, the SBDC is the preferred source for small business support in the state.
The Illinois Small Business Development Center at ICNC strengthens both start-up and existing businesses by providing valuable assistance focused on a company’s specific needs. ICNC is an officially designated Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and its business assistance programs are offered in partnership with the SBA and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity.
Drawing on in-house expertise, government and academic resources, and the commitment of many business service providers in the private sector, the SBDC is the preferred source for small business support in the state.
SBDC Success Story
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One of the SBDC's successful clients is TeaSquares. TeaSquares are infused with naturally occurring caffeine from organic tea grown without the use of artificial ingredients or preservatives. TeaSquares is a brand of Skyline Kitchen, Inc. located in Englewood on Chicago's South Side and employs individuals from underserved neighborhoods. In October 2017, the company won first prize at the Make City Small Business Pitch Event, sponsored by Groupon. In addition to a cash prize, TeaSquares received complimentary small business consulting services from Groupon and Thornton Powell Insurance, and received $2,500 in shipping credits from UPS (United Parcel Service).
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“SBDC gave us valuable advice about food
business presentations and we are grateful for their support.” - Jordan Buckner, CEO of TeaSquares 
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SBDC Events
The Illinois Small Business Development Center regularly organizes informative and valuable no-cost seminars and training opportunities for Illinois small business exporters. To stay informed on upcoming events, check out our events webpage HERE and subscribe to ICNC’s newsletter.
