The Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council is happy to partner in offering the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) of McLean County at Illinois Wesleyan University.  This center provides assistance to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs throughout McLean County. The SBDC helps entrepreneurs realize the dream of business ownership and aid existing businesses with remaining competitive in a complex, ever-changing global marketplace.

More specifically, the SBDC assists aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners write a business plan, locate and prepare for financing opportunities, create and implement a marketing strategy, completing market research, and much more. Visit the SBDC’s website to learn more and setup an appointment today!

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  • business plan development

  • manufacturing assistance

  • financial packaging

  • lending assistance

  • exporting and importing support

  • disaster recovery assistance

  • procurement and contracting aid

  • market research help

  • 8(a) program support

  • healthcare guidance


Illinois SBDC of McLean County at Illinois Wesleyan University
3rd Floor, State Farm Hall

1402 Park Street
Bloomington IL 61701
(309) 556-3171
sbdc@iwu.edu