SIU Small Business Development Center Reviews

I took a "Starting a Business in Illinois" class and was extremely happy with the experience.

To start, it's only $20 for a two-hour class, a packet full of resources (see photos) and they are willing to make an appointment with you afterwards to answer any specific questions you may have. They were eager to get me as much information as possible and help in any way they could!

They are here to help you turn your business ideas into realities, FOR FREE!

I signed up to be called for an appointment and never received a phone call. They may be under-staffed, busy or maybe it was just a fluke. So if you have the same thing happen, you may just need to give them a call and check in!

Completely satisfied! Over the past 11 years I have created several business plans with the help of the IL Small Business Development Center and credit them for a great deal of my success.

I really like the wide open space in the center. This is the place that help me start my business and anytime I have questions this is where I go

The SIU SBDC played a huge role in helping me start my business, Saluki Screen Repair. They've been with me every step of the way, from the very first draft of my business plan to helping me open two storefronts. I highly recommend the SIU SBDC to any Southern Illinois entreprenuers.

The SBDC helped me get my business, Saluki Screen Repair, off the ground. They gve me affordable space for an office/repair bench, counseled me on the ins-and-outs of business ownership, and connected me with business groups in town to help get the word out. My business would have been belly-up in a year without their help. Instead, we've been going strong for over four years now. Thanks, Illinois SBDC!