Small Business Resources
Consider the Elgin Development Group and the Elgin Area Chamber your one-stop shop for launching your dream business! We provide essential information and connect you with valuable resources to help navigate the journey from concept to reality. Whether you're just starting to brainstorm ideas or ready to take the first steps toward launch, we're here to support your entrepreneurial endeavors.
Connect with SCORE Fox Valley. The Service is Free, the Advice is Priceless.
Partnering with you one-on-one, SCORE mentors support your success by providing experienced advice, consulting on best practices, and educating you on small business topics.
SCORE offers free business training on a variety of small business topics. Watch low or no-cost webinars, take online courses or attend online workshops.
Uncertain about who to reach out to?
We've got you covered. The Elgin Development Group's personalized support ensures you connect with the right person every time. Whether you're unsure about a product, service, or just need assistance, we're here to guide you.
SBDC Programs deliver professional, high-quality, individualized business advising and technical assistance to existing small businesses and pre-venture entrepreneurs. SBDCs provide problem-solving assistance to help small businesses access capital, develop and exchange new technologies, and improve business planning, strategy, operations, financial management, personnel administration, marketing, export assistance, sales, and other areas required for small business growth and expansion, management improvement, increased productivity, and innovation.
Small Business Development Center
at Elgin Community College
1700 Spartan Drive Building E 105 Elgin IL 60123
(847) 214-7488
Small Business Development Center
at Harper College
1200 West Algonquin Road Palatine IL 60067
(847) 925-6520
The Cook County Small Business Source strives to support, grow and elevate small businesses, the backbone of Cook County’s economy. This program directly connects small business owners with expert guidance and support to take businesses to the next level.
Need help launching your small business? Look no further!
Elgin Area Chamber member businesses offer a wide range of services to support you, from banking and legal advice to marketing expertise. Visit our Find A Business member directory to discover the resources you need to turn your entrepreneurial dream into reality!
Eigerlab serves as a one-stop resource for new and existing entrepreneurs and innovators to commercialize new ideas, and increase revenues and profits. Participate in peer groups, access business services, utilize design engineering and art-to-part rapid prototyping services, and learn new skills. You'll meet with dedicated mentors, link with qualified investors, and receive assistance selling to the government or executing the global market.
Business Library Cards:
Managers of businesses and non-profit organizations located within the Gail Borden Library District are eligible for a special business library card. This card provides access to all business resources and services, including
- Small Business Reference Center:Â Access comprehensive resources on business plans, marketing, accounting, human resources, and more.
- Legal Information Reference Center:Â Navigate legal matters confidently with reliable information and downloadable forms.
- Ebooks and audiobooks:Â Find valuable insights and inspiration from a wide selection of business-related titles.
Unlock the Power of the US Chamber: Free Tools for Your Business Success
The US Chamber Small Business Data Center includes facts, statistics and data visualizations about small businesses’ contributions to the economy and the unique challenges that Main Street businesses face.
Small Business Forecast Every week the U.S. Chamber's Vice President of Small Business Policy Tom Sullivan summarizes the latest data and what it means for the health of America's small businesses.
The MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index delivers a comprehensive quantitative snapshot of the small business sector and explores small business owners’ perspectives on the latest economic and business trends.
Uncertain about who to reach out to?
We've got you covered. Our personalized support ensures you connect with the right person every time. Whether you're unsure about a product, service, or just need assistance, we're here to guide you.
Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.