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Contact Information
Business Development Center
Illinois Small Business Development Center
535 Duane Street, Office 233
Glen Ellyn IL 60137
Ute Westphal, Program Manager
Phone: (630) 942-2630
Fax: (630) 942-2606
Email: westphalu@cod.edu
Regular Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.