Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC

Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) are resources for small businesses looking to enter the world of government contracting. The centers provide one-on-one counseling, technical information, marketing assistance and training to existing businesses interested in selling their goods and services to local, state, and/or federal government agencies. The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC is pleased to offer PTAC services via Bradley University on select days each month. Services include: One-on-One Counseling Identifying Bid Opportunities including Customized…

Presented By: Keli Krueger-Huhra, Illinois PTAC Director at Bradley University The Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. The federal government’s goal is to award at least three percent of all federal contracting dollars to HUBZone-certified small businesses each year. This workshop, presented by Keli Krueger-Huhra (PTAC Director at Bradley University) will provide an overview of the HUBZone program, including eligibility criteria, how the program works,…

SBDC Workshop: Starting Your Business in Illinois  Presented By: Don Elmore, Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Session Description: Thinking about starting a business in Illinois? This informative workshop helps entrepreneurs understand many of the steps and requirements. You’ll be taken step-by-step through a variety of topics and have the opportunity to ask questions. Topics covered: Introduction to the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Feasibility checklist Sources of funding, including…

Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) are resources for small businesses looking to enter the world of government contracting. The centers provide one-on-one counseling, technical information, marketing assistance and training to existing businesses interested in selling their goods and services to local, state, and/or federal government agencies. The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC is pleased to offer PTAC services via Bradley University on select days each month. Services include: One-on-One Counseling Identifying Bid Opportunities including Customized…

SBDC Workshop: Starting Your Business in Illinois  Presented By: Don Elmore, Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Session Description: Thinking about starting a business in Illinois? This informative workshop helps entrepreneurs understand many of the steps and requirements. You’ll be taken step-by-step through a variety of topics and have the opportunity to ask questions. Topics covered: Introduction to the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC Feasibility checklist Sources of funding, including…