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Illinois Small Business Development Center

For Startups and Businesses Looking to Expand

If you are a NEW client seeking assistance, you MUST first complete the New Client Signup HERE.
- For those who have previously met with an advisor, proceed to scheduling an advising session below.
Use this checklist (en español) to ensure your efforts to start a business are successful!

International Trade Inquiries

Effective April 17, 2023, please contact Jean Lin, Center Program Manager, College of DuPage, for any export-related inquiries. Call (630) 942-3041, email Lini@cod.edu, website https://www.cod.edu/business-development-center/about.aspx. Thank you.

In consideration with management and technical assistance, you agree to waive all claims against the advisor in connection with these services.

Our services are paid for through a partnership between DCEO, the Small Business Administration and the College of Lake County.

No Cost Virtual Advisory Appointments

Phone or Zoom Appointment with Aki Jackson, CPA (Mondays & Tuesdays)

1 hour

Startup, business financials, disaster funding, general inquiries

Phone or Zoom Appointment with Shari Stang, MBA, CPA (Mondays & Fridays)

1 hour 30 minutes

Startup, business financials, disaster funding, general inquiries

Phone, Zoom or In-Person Appointment with AJ Zavala (Monday-Friday)

1 hour

Bi-lingual (Spanish), Startup, business financials, general inquiries

Zoom Appointment with Jim Jaffe (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays)

1 hour

Financial projections, marketing strategy

Phone, Zoom or In-Person Appointment with Raj Soni, CPA (Tuesdays & Thursdays)

1 hour

Startup, business financials, commercial lending, disaster funding