ILLINOIS SBDC
of McLean County
at Illinois Wesleyan
The Illinois Small Business Development Center of McLean County at Illinois Wesleyan University provides NO-COST tools, resources, and confidential services to entrepreneurs and small businesses across McLean County.
For other business resources, visit the McLean
County Business Portal, a free resource available to anyone interested in starting, managing or expanding their business in McLean County.
Since 2017 the SBDC has
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An Idea
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Grow Your
Business
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Start a new business or grow your existing business with expert advice, workshops and resources.
Receive No-Cost assistance with:
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Business planning
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Guidance on business financing
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Market research and marketing plans
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Developing new markets
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Working with local government
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Import/export resources
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Upgrading your technology tools
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Connections to additional resources
52% - Bloomington
24% - Normal
24% - Surrounding Communities
Where our clients are located
Interested in accessing additional small business resources? Visit the Small Business Administration's website for other helpful information.
Address:
3rd Floor, State Farm Hall
1402 Park Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
Parking:
Dedicated Parking Spots are available just off of Park Street, east of the Mark Evans Observatory.
Click Here for more directions.
Hours of operation:
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
By appointment only
Closed on Weekends
Illinois SBDC
SBDC STAFF
Karen Bussone, MBA
Executive
Director
Scott Dixon
Volunteer Advisor
Dan Irvin
Volunteer Advisor
Angela Kuppersmith, SM
Assistant
Director
Olivia Causer
Marketing Intern
Senior
Sociology Major
Cole Churchill
Marketing Intern
Senior
DTE Major
German Minor
Maggie Warrner
Marketing Intern
Junior
Marketing Major
Emily Wynne
Marketing Intern
Junior
Business Major
Chemistry Minor