Illinois Small Business Development Center

About Us

Our team of professional advisors is not only advisors but also entrepreneurs with diverse backgrounds and expertise in a variety of areas such as business planning, market information, business financing programs, financial analysis, prototype development, e-commerce, and intellectual property, among others.

In addition to the business services of the Illinois SBDC at SIU, the Illinois APEX Accelerator at Southern Illinois University provides assistance to help businesses sell their products and services to the government.

Businesses can also receive assistance in exporting their products and services throughout the world through the International Trade Centers, in addition to all the Small Business Development Centers located throughout Illinois and the U.S. Find the nearest center to you. 

Whatever questions you have or business goals you want to achieve, the Illinois Small Business Development Center at SIU can help. Feel free to call us at 618-536-2424 or contact us to set an appointment for no-cost and confidential business guidance.

Notice of Meetings

The Illinois SBDC at SIU Advisory Board will convene on May 2nd at 11:00 a.m. at the Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center. Agenda

Our Funding

The Illinois Small Business Development Center at SIU is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and Southern Illinois University.