Chicago Business Resources

Small Business Administration (SBA) Illinois District Office

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. We recognize that small business is critical to our economic recovery and strength, to building America's future, and to helping the United States compete in today's global marketplace. Although SBA has grown and evolved in the years since it was established in 1953, the bottom line mission remains the same.

Citicorp Center
500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1250
Chicago, Illinois 60661-2511
Phone: (312) 353-4528
Fax: (312) 886-5688

SCORE 'Counselors to America's Small Business'

SCORE 'Counselors to America's Small Business' is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. Both working and retired executives and business owners donate their time and expertise as business counselors. The Chicago Chapter of SCORE provides free counseling, low-cost workshops and other resources to entrepreneurs and small business.

Citicorp Center
500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1250
Chicago, Illinois 60661-2511
Phone: (312) 353-7724
Fax: (312) 886-4879

Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center

The Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center (CEC) is a nonprofit affiliate of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce that seeks to make a perceptible and lasting economic impact on the Chicagoland region by helping entrepreneurs and high-growth businesses build viable, sustainable, and profitable enterprises. The CEC works with entrepreneurs to create and sustain opportunities for business success, job growth, and profitability.

Aon Center
200 E. Randolph Street, Suite 2200
Chicago, IL 60601-6436
Phone: (312) 494-6777
Fax: (312) 861-0635

City of Chicago - Business Affairs & Licensing (DBA)

The Department of Business Affairs & Licensing’s mission is to empower businesses to grow and succeed by providing information and services to help businesses act responsibly and create economic vitality and vibrant communities for the people of Chicago. DBA's "one-stop-shop" for businesses provides business consultants to guide businesses through the government process.

121 N. La Salle St.
City Hall Room 800
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: 312-74-GOBIZ (744-6249)
Fax: 312-744-0246

Illinois 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. As the state's lead economic development agency, DCEO works to capitalize on Illinois' strengths as a center of transportation, manufacturing and technology development. The agency actively promotes the state's business-friendly policies, highly productive workers, and entrepreneurial spirit -- attributes that helped Illinois win Site Selection magazine's Governor's Cup as the top state in the nation for business development.

620 E. Adams
Springfield, IL 62701
(217) 782-7500
TDD: (800) 785-6055

100 W. Randolph
Suite 3-400
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 814-7179
TDD: (800) 419-0667

Other Related Websites:

City of Chicago

City Clerk of Chicago

City of Chicago Department of Revenue

State of Illinois

Illinois Attorney General

Illinois Commerce Commission

Illinois Department of Labor

Illinois Liquor Control Commission