Illinois Small Business Development Center at College of Lake County

11/30/2024

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11/04/2024

Today 11/4 is the last day to register for this exciting event this Thursday! Link below for more info and to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live2lead-lake-county-tickets-1004680545557

11/02/2024

07/08/2024

"Last week, the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), the longest-operating business growth engine for the broadest group of systematically excluded communities of color, released its 2023 Minority Businesses Economic Impact Report."

Read more at: https://theparadise.ng/2023-minority-businesses-economic-impact-report-shows-significant-growth-for-black-owned-businesses/

06/20/2024

ZOOM INFORMATION SESSION THU 6/27 @ 12:30PM
Join us for an info session that outlines the details of the ICCB grant that can help Lake County manufacturers receive training. Questions? Drop us a line at the link below and we will answer any questions you have and/or send you the Zoom link.

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=37CGmiI6H0Gum3LxPZbalEXgU-H6pAlNu7v4rV8rBWhURFhaWk9aMllLTllQTE82UllMNklQTkc5Vy4u

06/18/2024

Thinking of opening your own business?
Are you a start up that needs professional feedback and guidance?
Your local SBDC offers advising at no cost to you. Sign up online at:
https://schedulesbdcadvisorappointment.as.me/schedule/b3340b47

06/18/2024

Great story about meaningful problem solving and community collaboration.

Lake County's groundbreaking Give Me 10 program has become a cornerstone of career and technical education.

05/17/2024

Check out our Business Classes for June 2024. See Training to register at www.clcillinois.edu/sbdc

04/29/2024

"Chambers of commerce and business groups encourage these collaborations with community events that highlight local businesses, Fenne said."

The SBDC is proud to connect with many of our local Chambers. Did you know our leader, Michael Darling, is on the board of the Lake County Chamber? Michael can connect you!

https://www.dailyherald.com/20240428/small-business/were-all-here-to-help-each-other-collaboration-opens-new-doors-for-small-businesses/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2G7g6VSK9x4bHjhKf2hM8fO8-2scjVnDF53Fo8x_tYWt8kQx_Pki6AdBg_aem_ATYRoApzhdOw3MJQaskM2a6vaka4pyb-KbqM6XN10NqGwXoRq4580KeL1G43RO1N0cPeE8DztkUlTVBAWFe-3yLZ

While facing challenges old and new — from navigating the ups and downs of the economy to ensuring adequate staffing post COVID-19 pandemic — small businesses are discovering the benefits of teami...

04/29/2024

It's National Small Business Week (April 28 to May 4, 2024). Tell us who you are supporting or celebrating.

04/26/2024

"Women made up 49 percent of the new business owners surveyed. That's in line with the past several years, but up starkly from 2019, when just 29 percent of new business owners were women."

The SBDC at College of Lake County has advisors available, at no cost, the help you think through your plans. Give us a call today.

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A new study data shows 5.5 million people filed new business applications in 2023, with women founders making up 49 percent of launches.

04/23/2024

Celebrate National Small Business Week, which acknowledges the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. This year, National Small Business Week takes place April 28 - May 4, 2024, and is when SBA officially recognizes their hard work, ingenuity, and dedication, including their contributions to the economy.

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