Business Assistance

ECIDC (East Central Illinois Development Corporation) unifies the community leadership, resources, and organizations concerned with economic development to promote east central Illinois.

Illinois DCEO (Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity) offers a wide array of programs and services designed to help Illinois businesses thrive in todays economy.

Business Essentials Support & Technology Center (BEST) provides business counseling, on-line resume service, resource library, etc. sponsored by the Effingham Chamber of Commerce.

Illinois Small Business Development Center Network will help business to build and/or expand a businesses and is available to residents in either the Illinois Eastern Community Colleges or Lake Land College districts and if you are outside of the area, will refer you to the SBDC in your area.

SCORE offers both online and on-site workshops for business owners establishing their new businesses and for established entrepreneurs to market their business and manage the financial aspects of their venture.