Small business is the real muscle of the Illinois economy. In 1995, 85 percent of all new jobs were created by small businesses. Nearly 4.4 million Illinois residents depend on a small business for their livelihood.

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at KCC provides comprehensive information services and access to experts in many fields. It develops and maintains partnerships among community organizations and local, state and federal agencies. The SBDC also provides technical and management assistance through one-on-one counseling and group training to potential business owners.

These programs serve small businesses in Kankakee and Iroquois counties.

Seminars/Workshops
Seminars are offered on topics of interest to small business owners, including developing a business plan, sales tax compliance, marketing, recordkeeping and financing a business. For a list of upcoming seminars, select the corporate class link above then select Small Business Development Center  to see the seminar schedule.

SCORE
SCORE is a group of volunteers who have had successful business careers as company executives or business owners. The volunteers give free business counseling to new or prospective business owners.

SCORE is a joint venture between the Small Business Development Center and the Kankakee River Valley Chamber of Commerce.

SBDC Network
Throughout Illinois, small business is connected through a network of service providers. All of the following assistance centers can be accessed through the Small Business Development Center at KCC:

DCEO (Department of Economic Opportunity)

   SBA (Small Business Administration)

For more information about SBDC programs, contact Ken Crite at (815) 802-8222 or e-mail kcrite@kcc.edu.