Small Business Assistance

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Attracted by low taxes and fees, affordable real estate, and the ease of doing business in Will County, small business finds a wealth of assistance through 
Small Business Development Centers and other resources: 

Illinois Small Business Development Center at Joliet Junior College
​The Illinois SBDC at JJC offers consultations, resources ​and seminars to assist entrepreneurs with the start-up or expansion of their business. 



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The Supply Chain Innovation Center and Business Incubator (SCICBI) at Governors State University is one of 15 Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) hubs, a state-wide network led by the University of Illinois system. It provides resources and opportunities to students, faculty, employees of supply chain businesses, or anyone who wishes to create their own startup company in the supply chain and related sectors. With the establishment of this network, SCICBI strives to promote innovation and create economic growth for communities in its service region.
​Workforce Investment Board of Will County  (WIB).  
The Workforce Investment Board of Will County brings together a myriad of employment, training, and educational services, transforming them into a comprehensive and easily accessed system that supports the development of a world-class workforce. 
Will County Chamber of Commerce Organizations
Beecher Chamber of Commerce
Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce
Crete Area Chamber of Commerce
Frankfort Chamber of Commerce
Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Heritage Corridor Business Alliance (Lemont & Homer Glen)
Lockport Chamber of Commerce
Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
​Mokena Chamber of Commerce
Monee Chamber of Commerce
Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce
New Lenox Chamber of Commerce
Peotone Chamber of Commerce
Plainfield Shorewood Chamber of Commerce
Romeoville Chamber of Commerce
Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce
Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
Chamber 630 (Woodridge)

Other Resources