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Article number 1 - Illinois Small Business Development Center (Illinois SBDC)
Article number 2 - Illinois SBDC International Trade Center (ITC)
Article number 3 - Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center (Illinois PTAC)
Article number 4 - Illinois Small Business Environment Assistance Program

Illinois Small Business Development Center (Illinois SBDC)
Guidance for Business Growth: Illinois Small Business Development Centers provide one-on-one business consultation; assistance with business, management and marketing plans; financial assessment and guidance; in-depth business training and more. The Illinois SBDC also provides specialized services in technology, innovation and entrepreneurial development. Click here to find SBDC's in your area
Illinois SBDC International Trade Center (ITC)
Export Assistance: Illinois SBDC International Trade Centers specialize in providing information, advising and training to existing and new to export companies interested in pursuing international trade opportunities. Click here to find ITC's in your area.
Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center (Illinois PTAC)
Government Contracting Assistance: Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Centers provide on-on-one advising, technical information, marketing assistance and training to existing businesses that are interested in selling their products and/or services to local, state, or federal government agencies. Click here to find an Illinois PTAC near you.
Illinois Small Business Environment Assistance Program
Do you know what the Clean Air Act means to your business? Illinois Small Business Environmental Assistance Program helps small businesses understand and comply with state and federal air pollution regulations. Staff confidentially answers compliance questions, regulatory inquiries, coordinate environmental compliance training and direct businesses to other pertinent technical assistance providers.

Whether you employ two people or 102, your business needs a strong network behind you to succeed. And that’s where Illinois Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) come in. Illinois SBDC Centers partner with well-respected business development organizations and educational institutions to assist you in maximizing your potential to grow and attract investors. Let SBDCs connect you to the experts, tools and opportunities that translate into endless possibilities.

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