Illinois Small Business Development Center
Disaster Assistance Program
What would happen to your business if disaster struck today? Do you have the plans in place to keep your business operational? It may not be a hurricane or a pandemic, but it could be a fire or flood that results in the loss of critical business data or severe damage to your facility. We are here to help.The Illinois Small Business Development Center at College of DuPage now offers one-on-one counseling, webinars and workshops to assist with your business continuity and disaster preparedness planning.
All of these services, including the planning tools, are offered free of charge to Illinois small business owners. They are designed to help you take steps now to protect your critical business resources and maintain profitability when disaster strikes.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Are You Ready? Webinar
Join us from the comfort of your office for this free 30-minute webinar. Protect your business profitability by planning your strategy now.
Friday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 9 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 9 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 1 at noon
Monday, Nov. 8 at noon
Tuesday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 a.m.
Ready Business Plan Building Workshop
Build a customized plan at this hands-on workshop to help your business survive any disruption or disaster. Free workshop includes flash drive with your planning forms and final document.
Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 8:30 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 29 at 2 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
To register, contact the Center for Entrepreneurship at (630) 942-2600 or entrepreneur@cod.edu.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration
Voice: (630) 942-2600
Fax: (630) 505-4931
E-mail: entrepreneur@cod.edu
Other Disaster Planning Resources
Department of Homeland Security – Ready Business
American Red Cross – Prepare Your Workplace and Employees
