Business Development Center

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The Business Development Center strives to advance the practice of business ownership to stimulate economic growth and development through new company formation and growth. The Center is committed to the business community with programming and customized advising and high-quality training.

There are three core programs offered under the Business Development Center, a department within the Continuing Education Division.

Illinois Small Business Development Center

Businesses can receive assistance in the areas of management, marketing, finance and operations.

Illinois APEX Accelerator

Businesses can receive specialized assistance in the area of expansion through governmental contracting. Advising will meet the needs of selling to the local, state or federal markets.

Illinois International Trade Center

Businesses can receive specialized assistance to ensure export readiness in the global marketplace.

Business Development Center at College of DuPage: ITC, Illinois Apex Accelerator, SBDC

Contact Information

Business Development Center

Advising hours are by appointment only.

Map and Directions

Advising hours are by appointment only.

Map and Directions

Hours

Monday to Friday
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Contact

Location
535 Duane Street, Office 233, Glen Ellyn IL 60137

Phone
(630) 942-2600

Email
bdc@cod.edu

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