The BDC aims to be a resource for your business. Listed below are links to valuable information from how to create a business plan to a guide to retailing. If you ever find an educational need for you or your business, contact Chamber Services staff and we will do our best to connect you with an information resource or a referral to a person or business who can assist you.

• Foundation for the Advancement of Marketing Excellence in Entrepreneurs (FAMEE)
• SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Business
• Small Business Administration
• Illinois Small Business Development Center
• Women's Business Development Center
• Inc. - Small Business Resources for the Entrepreneur
• Entrepreneur
• Business plan workbook
• Business plan workbook-Spanish
• Doing business on the internet-an e-business strategy guide
• Guide to a small business marketing plan
• Guide to a small business marketing plan-Spanish
• Resource guide for start-up and existing minority, women, veterans and persons with disabilities business owners
• Small business report card
• Small business report card-Spanish
• Restaurant start-up guide
• Practical guide to retailing