Business Development Center
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ECC has decided not to reapply for funding to operate the SBDC.
Overview
After careful consideration, ECC has decided not to reapply for funding to operate the SBDC beyond the current grant cycle, which ends on December 31, 2025. This was a difficult decision, and we want to express our sincere gratitude for the trust and partnership our business partners placed in us, as well as all the successes they have shared with us.
Please know that continuity of service for local businesses remains our priority. To support our local businesses during this transition, the Director of the Business Development Center will continue in the role through June 2026 to assist current clients, provide warm hand-offs, and help connect our partners with the resources. ECC will also work closely with the Illinois SBDC Network and neighboring SBDC centers to ensure ongoing support for small businesses in our region.
We remain committed to strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in our community and will work to ensure that local businesses continue to feel fully supported through this transition.
Contact Us
The Business Development Center is on ECC's campus in Building E, University & Business Center. The campus is at McLean Boulevard and Spartan Drive, near U.S. 20 and Randall Road in southwest Elgin.
Learn more about our partners.
Powerful Partners
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Explore how ECC collaborates with local businesses to strengthen operations and offer students valuable hands-on, real-world experiences.