It is clear to us that the SBDC program is a vital resource to America's small businesses and an indispensable partner in America's economic development initiatives. The most successful SBDCs engage in intentionally designed outreach activites to link their programs and services to reach deep into their entrepreneurial community and to collaborate with the widest cross section of economic development players within their states. They creat a work environment that is stimulating for their staff and they demand innovation and accountability from them. They also work hard to maximize and leverage their available financial resources. All of the SBDCs have one thing in common, resolute determination to provide support and assistance to the individual entrepreneur to ensure they have the best chance of thriving in the 21st Century.

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Program Director

Beverly Malooley, Director - Illinois Small Business Development Center

815.224.0212 

Business Specialist

Gina Czubachowski, Business Specialist

Thank you to our contributing sponsors:

Advisory Board 

Jay Baxter, CPA  

Marci Duro, Executive Director - IVAC of Commerce and Economic Development

Nora Fasco-Ballerine, Executive Director -  NCICG

Bill Franklin, President - Frequency Device

Al Forrestall, Market President, Midland States Bank

Jamie Gahm, Continuing Education & Business Services, Illinois Valley Community College

John McMormick, Senior Vice President, Hometown National Bank

Kelly Klobucher, Executive Director - Hegler Carus Foundation

Debb Ladgenski, Director - Spring Valley Economic Development

Boyd Palmer, Executive Director - Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce

Kevin Lindeman, Economic Development District Director, NCICG

Jim Peters, Attorney - Zukowski Law Offices

Troy Resetich, President - TROY simplified technologies

Bob Vickrey, Director - Peru Community Development

Ted Parisot, Project Manager & Marketing Strategist, Informe, Inc