Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Small Business Development Center designation from the Illinois Small Business Development Center Network.
The SBDC program provides no-cost, one-on-one business consulting and training to entrepreneurs and small business owners. The Illinois SBDC at IECC will offer services to the IECC District and surrounding communities.
“The Illinois SBDC at IECC empowers entrepreneurs with a comprehensive suite of services, ranging from business plan development, market research, financial analysis, marketing and advertising, to management training. With a steadfast commitment to fostering the growth of small businesses, the Illinois SBDC at IECC serves as an invaluable resource for aspiring and established entrepreneurs alike.” - Claire Vaughan, SBDC Advisor
The Illinois SBDC at IECC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. These partnerships enable the Illinois SBDC at IECC to offer confidential advising services to the community at no cost “
We are so pleased to bring this vital service to the region. Small businesses have a profound impact on the community. They are the driving force of the local economy. SBDCs help existing, emerging, and new businesses to grow and navigate the process from idea inception to fruition.” -Sharmila Kakac, Dean of Business and Industry
For more information on the services offered by the Illinois SBDC at IECC, please visit www.iecc.edu/sbdc or call either (618) 393-3554 or (618) 847-9199.