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Resource Links and
Community Partnerships
Providing Connections You May Need
Office of Minority Economic Empowerment
Attn: Mr. Matthew J. Simpson
African American Business Development Manager
(312) 520-0434
Email: matthew.simpson@illinois.gov
105 E. Galena Blvd, 8th Floor
Aurora, IL 60505
(331) 442-1617
Ms. Karina Garcia, CEO
Email: CEO@ahcc-il.com
43 W. Galena Blvd.
Aurora, IL 60o506
(630) 256-3180
Ms. Jen Mendoza, Interim President & CEO
Email: jmendoza@aurorachamber.org
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Small Business Development Centers (SBDCS)
Illinois Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) provide information, confidential business guidance, training and other resources to early stage and existing small businesses.
Services Include:
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One-on-one business advice and management assistance;
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Assistance with the development of business plans;
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Help with accessing market information and the development of marketing plans;
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Assistance with accessing business financing programs;
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Assistance with financial analysis and planning;
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Access to business education and training opportunities;
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Specialized services in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurial development
Illinois SBDC at Waubonsee Community College
18 S. River St.
Aurora, IL 60506-4178
(630) 906-4143
Illinois SBDC, lTC, & PTAC at College of DuPage
2525 Cabot Drive, Suite 201
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 942-2771
Illinois SBDC at Elgin Community College
1700 Spartan Drive Bldg. E, Suite E 105
Elgin, IL 60123-7193
(847) 214-7488
Illinois SBDC at Joliet Junior College
1215 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 280-1400
Women’s Business Development Center
The Women’s Business Development Center was founded in 1986 and is a nationally recognized leader in women’s business development and economic empowerment.
Attn: Ms. Minerva Calatayud, Director
43 W. Galena Blvd.
Aurora, IL 60506
Email: mcalatayud@wbdc.org
(630) 246-7831
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United States Small Business Administration (SBA)
In addition to providing local lenders with loan guaranties to help facilitate lending to small businesses, the SBA is a valuable resource of information for business owners and entrepreneurs. The resources, available at no charge, include guidance in starting-up a new business along with information to assist ongoing businesses in such topics as forecasting, financial management, contracting opportunities, special interests, advocacy laws and regulations, and employee issues.
Attn: Mr. Mark Ferguson
Deputy District Director
Email: mark.ferguson@sba.gov