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Entrepreneurship and Small Business
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Illinois Entrepreneurship Network

Experts, networks, tools and other opportunities transform your business into an appealing investment for lenders. That's where success begins. We partner with well-respected business development organizations and educational institutions that work with clients who have the vision and potential to become a high-growth enterprise. Whether your company employs two people or 102, IEN can help you Connect Outside The Box - it's a new way of thinking that extends beyond your own knowledge and experience to activate the possibilities!

To find out more about how IEN can serve your business needs we invite you to explore the left hand sidebar or contact us today.

Message from the Governor

I'm excited about our expanding IEN because helping small businesses grow is the best way we can create good jobs in Illinois and build a vibrant economy - my number one priority. The IEN Network represents a new way of doing business for Illinois. A mindset that recognizes your need to have services linked in one system that places you in the center. A system that follows you from one service provider to the next. Now through regional centers around the state you have easy access to the services your company needs for each phase of its development.

I'm especially proud of our newest feature, Entrepreneurial Centers. From Carbondale to Chicago, Rockford to Macomb 18 centers work in partnership with trusted, well-respected business development organizations and educational institutions to help entrepreneurs achieve high growth.

I hope you will take advantage of all of IEN's fast track programs and receive personalized service and valuable connections that will make a difference to your bottom-line. Working together we can make your goals achievable and create quality jobs for our people.

 
 
 

Program

Targeted to

Services

Entrepreneurship Centers (EC)
**New initiative by Governor Blagojevich aimed at stimulating job growth in Illinois

Companies with high growth potential

Access to capital; product licensing; access to technology; access to networks

Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)

New and existing small businesses

One-on-one counseling; assistance with management, business plans and marketing; financial services; training

Illinois Technology (ITEC) Enterprise Centers

Technology-based startup companies

Financing programs; training in technical and managerial skills; assistance with new product development and marketing

Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC)

Companies interested in selling products to government agencies

One-on-one counseling; technical information; marketing assistance; training

International Trade Centers (ITC)/NAFTA Opportunity Centers (NOC)

New-to-export companies interested in pursuing international trade opportunities

Information; counseling; training

Manufacturing Extension Centers (MEC)

Manufacturing companies

Assessment to improve performance; benchmarking; project manager to ensure satisfaction

Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP)

Businesses required to comply with state and federal air pollution regulations

Confidential helpline: 800-252-3998

Workshops, on-site visits, Clean Air Clips, consultant directory, Environmental Resources

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Bureau Contact Info

Entrepreneurship And Small Business

Springfield Office

620 East Adams


Springfield, IL 62701
Phone: 800-252-2923
TDD: 800-785-6055

 
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