Business advisors at our Illinois Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) are available to assist with businesses seeking loans, counseling and preparedness planning and are currently operating remotely. Businesses can locate their nearest Small Business Development Center here. Should they have any issues finding their direct contact information, below is a list for their reference. 
In addition, DCEO’s Regional Economic Development Team is available and ready to support businesses. Their contact information can be found below. If they have questions about their region, they can refer to the map provided after the contact list. 
For businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, or persons with disabilities, t he Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE) Business Development Managers are also available to assist and provide them with information. Their contact information can be found below.
This site is being continuously updated with resources for small businesses and can be referred to at any time. 

Should businesses have any additional questions, they may feel free to reach out to our First Stop Business Information Center by emailing ceo.support@illinois.gov or calling our toll-free helpline at 1.800.252.2923.

Thank you all and please know DCEO is working diligently to secure any and all resources we can for you.