How Successful Business Owners are Planning for 2021

As you consider your goals, remember that it is never too early to start planning for 2021.  Whether those needs are 2 months out, or 2 years down the road, preparing for your goals and “what-ifs” will reduce some of the stress when those actual moments do arise. Do...

Illinois Offering Second Round of Business Interruption Grants 

$220 Million Available for Business Owners through Second Round of the Business Interruption Grants CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today in announcing the latest in a series of grants made...

Preparing Your Business for a Post-Pandemic Restart

The SBA 504 Loan Program should be your first consideration as you look beyond today’s adversity and prepare for a post-pandemic restart.   Preparing for a Post-Pandemic Restart Let’s face it, the Covid-19 pandemic has thrown even the most prepared businesses...

Commitment to Small Businesses

To our small business community, take a breath and give yourself some major credit for what you’re doing.  Seemingly overnight, you were dealt unprecedented challenges in the form of shut-downs, HR issues, technological advancements and disaster leadership.  Some of...

Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act

The programs and initiatives in the CARES Act that was just passed by Congress are intended to assist business owners with whatever needs they have right now. When implemented, there will be many new resources available for small businesses, as well as certain...

Illinois Lender Forums 2020 – Growth Corp

Don’t miss this year’s Illinois Lender Forums…your chance to get caught up on SBA Loan Program updates and training opportunities! SBA’s Illinois District Office and Illinois’ SBDC Network are holding a series of free lender forums to...