• In light of COVID-19 all in-person counseling, workshops and classes are being suspended until further notice.

      Click here to schedule a phone or video counseling session with an SBDC Advisor

    • Illinois Small Business Development Center at West Side Forward

      The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at West Side Forward provides training and technical assistance to new and existing small businesses, primarily on Chicago’s West Side and in the City of Chicago.

       

      The center is certified by the state of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and funded through the federal Small Business Administration and is one of 36 SBDCs across the state of Illinois.

       

      Monthly Trainings

      We offer a variety of training and education opportunities, including workshops on starting a business in Illinois, marketing, financing, accounting, legal structure, taxes, technology, social media and business planning. Workshops are generally led by professionals working in the topic area of focus.

       

      Technical Assistance/Individual Counseling
      • One-On-One Business Counseling
      • Business Feasibility
      • Market Research
      • Financial Analysis
      • Business Planning
      • Loan Packaging for Business Loans
      • Technology Assistance

       

    • The Illinois SBDC at West Side Forward is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (ILDCEO), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and West Side Forward.

       

      Join the mailing list at http://bit.ly/WSFalert to receive notification upcoming workshops and events.

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      Back To Business Grant Program To Accelerate Small Business Recovery Across Illinois

       

      COVID-19 Business Resiliency Series

      SBDC Day 2022

      Wednesday, March 16 is SBDC Day.

       

      National SBDC Day commemorates and acknowledges the impact of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) across the country.

       

      As an Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) we will continuously strive to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners, particularly on the west side of Chicago.

       

      Join us on March 16th to celebrate SBDC Day with an online event.

    • Upcoming Workshops

      Summer 2022 SBDC Schedule

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    • AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019 SCHEDULE

      Summer Institute 2021

       

       

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