
The Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Starved Rock Country Alliance provides tools, resources, and confidential services to entrepreneurs and small businesses across Bureau, Grundy, LaSalle, Livingston, and Putnam Counties.
New Clients: To request an appointment, click here
Current clients, please call 844-369-8898 or email info@alliancesbdc.org
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We are available for in person or virtual appointments.

Start a new business or grow your existing business with expert advice, workshops and resources.
Receive No-Cost Assistance with:
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Business planning
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Guidance on business financing
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Market research and marketing plans
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Developing new markets
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Working with local government
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Import/export resources
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Upgrading your technology tools
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Connections to additional resources
CLICK HERE
for a list of Grant Programs for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
Coronavirus Business Resiliency Program
The state will award the money to county-level applications on a first come first served basis so the application deadline is short.
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For-profit businesses operating on March 21, 2020
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Must still be in business
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Most area businesses are eligible
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Employ at least one employee other than the owner
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Reimbursement for equipment or building improvements - purchased or rented to prevent, prepare, or respond to COVID-19
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Can't be used if expenses were reimbursed under earlier grants
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APPLICATIONS ARE DUE AUGUST 7! As part of this grant, there is a form that needs to be completed as soon as possible if you are going to be a part of this grant.
Contact your municipality or city officials to start your application:
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Ottawa (Marseilles, Grand Ridge, and Naplate): Dave Noble
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815-433-0161 x220 | dnoble@cityofottawa.org
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LaSalle: Curt Bedei
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815-223-3755 x5021 | c.bedei@lasalle-il.gov
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Peru: Tracy Mitchell
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815-223-1148 | tmitchell@peru.il.us
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Streator: Jeremy Palm
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815-672- 2517 x8012 | j.palm@cityofstreator.org
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Utica: Jamie Turzcen
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815-667-4111 | director@utica-il.gov

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