Business Development Resources
- Bradley University- Turner Center for Entrepreneurship- The Turner Center for Entrepreneurship is a not-for-profit program located at Bradley University. The centers which make up the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship provide business counseling, technical assistance, training, and educational activities for individuals interested in owning their own businesses
- State of Illinois Business Portal- State government website which offers information, statistics, and licenses/ forms necessary for starting, running, and/or making changes to a business in Illinois.
- Small Business Administration - Information on starting, financing, managing, and growing a small business including business plan templates and loan information
- The Entrepreneur's Help Page - TannedFeet provides basic information on legal, financial, and management issues that commonly affect entrepreneurs who are just starting up their businesses
- eVenturing.org - A resource for entrepreneurs provided by the Kaufmann Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership
- Entrepreneur- Official website of Entrepreneur Magazine that offers a wealth of information from starting a business to advertising and human resources information
- Peoria NEXT- Official website of Peoria NEXT, a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit foundation with the purpose of creating a healthier future for the Peoria regional community evidenced by increased economic growth and diversity, physical well being, social stability and opportunity
- SmallBIZ Manager - A community page with links to trade show events, professional associations, industry news, research, statistics, funding, regulations, and other valuable information
- The Thomas Net - Listing of manufacturers and distributors in North America along with company contact information, company size, and limited financials and core products and markets served- requires registration
- Ewing Marion Kaufman Foundation- In entrepreneurship, the Foundation works nationwide to catalyze an entrepreneurial society in which job creation, innovation, and the economy flourish. The Center works with leading educators, researchers, and other partners to further understanding of the powerful economic impact of entrepreneurship, to train the nation’s next generation of entrepreneurial leaders, to develop and disseminate proven programs that enhance entrepreneurial skills and abilities, and to improve the environment in which entrepreneurs start and grow businesses.
- Illinois Entrepreneurship Network- A network of experts, tools, and organizations designed to assist entrepreneurs with addressing their business questions and challenges.
- Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity- The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is charged with enhancing Illinois' economic competitiveness by providing technical and financial assistance to businesses, local governments, workers and families.
- Internal Revenue Service- The IRS provides pertinent information on starting a business ranging from taxes and accounting to Employment Law and Immigration.
- iBio Institute- Illinois Biotechnology Industry Organization provides educates, career resources, business connections, purchasing programs, and advocay services to the biotechnology industry. Their mission to to strengthen the leadershup position of Illinois and the Midwest as a globally recognized life sciences center, a great place to do business, and a great place to start businesses involving advanced technologies.
- Homeland Security Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center - HSIEC assists entrepreneurs and high-growth, small businesses with the development and sales of products and services that improve homeland security and defense and impact dual-benefit commercial industries by providing one-on-one business consulting, market intelligence, and access to capital resources.