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Starting a Business

For those who are interested in starting a business in Kankakee County, a wide range of resources are available to assist you as you start up your business.

The State of Illinois Business Portal is a one stop shop for those starting a new business, currently running a business or changing an existing business. This site can help you get the answers you need.

SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" is America's premier source of free & confidential small business advice for entrepreneurs. SCORE is part of a national nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of the nation’s small business.

The Kankakee Chapter of SCORE provides free and confidential business counseling tailored to meet the needs of your small business and your personal objectives. Kankakee Valley Chapter also offers workshops, some free and some for a modest fee, for both start-up entrepreneurs and in-business small business owners.

SCORE volunteers are real-world professionals with time-tested knowledge who donate thousands of hours to help small businesses succeed. Counselors are experts in such areas as accounting, finance, marketing, management and business plan preparation.

The Kankakee Valley Chapter is comprised of more than 15 volunteers that provide guidance and counseling to entrepreneurs in the counties of the Kankakee Valley, Illinois area.

Small Business Association offers abundant resources to entrepreneurs and current small business owners.