Small Business Assistance

Will County Small Business Development Centers and Resources

JJC Entrepreneur & Business Center

The JJC Entrepreneur & Business Center offers consultations, resources, and seminars to assist entrepreneurs with the start-up or expansion of their business.

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity – First Stop Business Information Center

First Stop Business Information Center is a single statewide resource for entrepreneurs and businesses to obtain comprehensive regulatory and permitting information.

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity – Office of Minority Economic Empowerment

The Illinois Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE) is committed to providing minority-, women-, persons with disabilities and veteran-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs across the state with equitable access to opportunities and resources.

Workforce Investment Board of Will County

The Workforce Investment Board of Will County (WIB) brings together a myriad of employment, training, and educational services, transforming them into a comprehensive and easily accessed system that supports the development of a world-class workforce.

The Supply Chain Innovation Center & Business Incubator (SCICBI)

The Supply Chain Innovation Center & Business Incubator (SCICBI) at Governors State University is one of 15 Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) hubs, a state-wide network led by the University of Illinois system. It provides resources and opportunities to students, faculty, employees of supply chain businesses, or anyone who wishes to create their own startup company in the supply chain and related sectors. With the establishment of this network, SCICBI strives to promote innovation and create economic growth for communities in its service region.

Other Will County Small Business & Chamber of Commerce Resources