The region’s Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) at Western Illinois University-QC (WIU-QC) and Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) provide resources for free counseling and advisement to small business owners, including minority and underrepresented entrepreneurs. This additional focused advisement is having an impact and the SBDC business advisors have guided many minority entrepreneurs in launching successful businesses.

The following metrics showcase the work of the Illinois SBDC over the past calendar year (2024). You can download the full report a the link below.