Are you a small business owner facing uncertainty because of ongoing rent increases? Small businesses renting their commercial space in Illinois, particularly the Greater Chicago area, are in one of the most expensive markets in the country. If you’re the owner of...
Let’s face it, financing the purchase of a medical office building can be a daunting task. Because of the high cost of building improvements (customized plumbing, construction of exam rooms, lead walls for x-ray or surgery units, etc.) and the...
Are you stuck spending more time working IN your business than ON your business? You may be ready to T.H.R.I.V.E. with the SBA! The U.S. Small Business Administration’s T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined is a 6-month intensive training program that helps...
Entrepreneurs in Central Illinois now have expanded resources available to them thanks to a partnership between Small Business Growth Corporation (Growth Corp) and the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for Central Illinois. Local Certified Development...
“National Small Business Week is a time to honor and celebrate America’s entrepreneurs and innovative startups. This year’s theme, ‘Building a Better America through Entrepreneurship,’ celebrates the resiliency and tenacity of America’s entrepreneurs who are doing...
If your business plans on going green, the SBA 504 can help you save green as you become more energy efficient. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are teaming up on a shared mission: to inspire entrepreneurs and small...
