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 Procurement Technical Assistance Center
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.
Contact Information
Business Development Center
535 Duane Street, Office 233
Glen Ellyn IL 60137
(630) 942-2600
Email: bdc@cod.edu
Rita Haake, Center Manager
Phone: (630) 942-2184
Fax: (630) 942-2606
Email: haaker@cod.edu
Regular Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.