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SBDC Vision: To be recognized as the leading resource for business growth advancing the Illinois economy.

SBDC Mission: To provide professional guidance for business growth.

08/15/2026

Get ready for your ServSafe exam with our upcoming Food Sanitation & Safety Training!

Led by instructor Lisa Shook, this two-day course is designed for restaurant managers, food handlers, hospitality professionals, and anyone looking to strengthen their food safety knowledge.

📅 Dates: August 18 & 25

🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

📍 Location: Terry L. Bruce West Richland Center, Room 100

💲 Class Fee: $100

🏠 In-District Rate: $88

📘 Course: RST 1601, Section 400

🆔 CRN: 31228

Students must purchase a $38.99 online exam voucher through ServSafe.com. There is no book fee.

To register, contact your local IECC campus Admissions department and provide CRN 31228:

https://iecc.edu/iecc/admissions-aid/admissions-records/contacts/registration-records

08/11/2026

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans to businesses, private nonprofits, homeowners, and renters affected by the severe storms and tornadoes on June 17 and June 21.

What's available: Up to $2 million for businesses and private nonprofits — real estate, machinery, equipment, inventory, and other business assets

Up to $500,000 for homeowners to repair or replace a primary residence

Up to $100,000 for homeowners and renters to replace personal property

Rates are as low as 4% for businesses, 3.625% for nonprofits, and 2.875% for homeowners and renters, with terms up to 30 years. No interest accrues and no payments are due until 12 months after the first disbursement.

Economic Injury Disaster Loans are also available for working capital — even if your business had no physical damage.

Deadlines to file for physical damage:

Sept. 8 — Clark, Clay, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Moultrie, and Shelby counties
Sept. 28 — Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Marion, Perry, Washington, and Wayne counties

Economic injury deadlines: April 12, 2027 and April 29, 2027, respectively.

Apply online at sba.gov/disaster, call SBA's Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955, or email [email protected].

Need a hand pulling together financials or working through the application? That's what we're here for — reach out to the Illinois SBDC at IECC.

08/05/2026

Get ready for your ServSafe exam with our upcoming Food Sanitation & Safety Training!

Led by instructor Lisa Shook, this two-day course is designed for restaurant managers, food handlers, hospitality professionals, and anyone looking to strengthen their food safety knowledge.

📅 Dates: August 18 & 25

🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

📍 Location: TLB WRC, Room 100

💲 Class Fee: $100

🏠 In-District Rate: $88

📘 Course: RST 1601, Section 400

🆔 CRN: 31228

Students must purchase a $38.99 online exam voucher through ServSafe.com. There is no book fee.

To register, contact your local IECC campus Admissions department and provide CRN 31228:

https://iecc.edu/iecc/admissions-aid/admissions-records/contacts/registration-records

07/28/2026

SUCCESS STORY: When Doug Weddell, Theresa Leohr, and Sara Beam purchased Bales Unlimited and launched DST Transport, Sara took on the books with no accounting software experience. Through the Illinois SBDC at IECC, she received one-on-one QuickBooks Online training with consultant Marti Wieland — and today she confidently manages the finances for a company running motor coach trips to 48 states and Canada, including exclusive transportation for EIU Athletics!

"Marti made the learning process so simple... it made all the difference." — Sara Beam

07/24/2026

SUCCESS STORY: At just 19, Caitlyn Venable turned her passion for art into a real business! With guidance from SBDC Director Michelle Brooks, Caitlyn launched Bleeding Ink Studio in Flora — forming her LLC, securing her EIN, and now selling her original prints and stickers at artisan markets across the region, all while working toward her dream of becoming a tattoo artist.

"Because of the SBDC, I was able to get the ball rolling toward achieving my dreams."

Ready to start your own business? Our advising is always at no cost. Contact the Illinois SBDC at IECC today!

07/17/2026

Get ready for your ServSafe exam with our upcoming Food Sanitation & Safety Training!

Led by instructor Lisa Shook, this two-day course is designed for restaurant managers, food handlers, hospitality professionals, and anyone looking to strengthen their food safety knowledge.

📅 Dates: August 18 & 25
🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
📍 Location: TLB WRC, Room 100
💲 Class Fee: $100
🏠 In-District Rate: $88
📘 Course: RST 1601, Section 400
🆔 CRN: 31228

Students must purchase a $38.99 online exam voucher through ServSafe.com. There is no book fee.

To register, contact your local IECC campus Admissions department and provide CRN 31228:

https://iecc.edu/iecc/admissions-aid/admissions-records/contacts/registration-records

07/15/2026

Affected by the June 17 storms and tornadoes? Low-interest SBA disaster loans are now available for businesses, nonprofits, homeowners, and renters in Clark, Clay, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Moultrie, and Shelby counties.

Businesses & nonprofits: up to $2 million for physical damage — plus Economic Injury Disaster Loans for working capital, even with no physical damage

Homeowners: up to $500,000 for your home + $100,000 for personal property

Rates as low as 4% (business), 3.625% (nonprofit), 2.875% (homeowners/renters) — no payments or interest for the first 12 months

Need help applying? SBA specialists are on-site NOW through July 30:

Charleston — Coles County Center for Human Services, 825 18th St.

Effingham — Effingham Board of Education, 2803 S. Banker St.
Mon–Fri 9–6, Sat 10–2.

Walk-ins welcome or schedule at appointment.sba.gov

Apply online: sba.gov/disaster

Deadlines: Physical damage — Sept. 8, 2026 | Economic injury — April 12, 2027

The Illinois SBDC at IECC can help you understand your options and prepare your application

07/04/2026

Celebrating small business & big American dreams. 🎆 Happy 4th from the Illinois SBDC at IECC!

07/02/2026

Join the Illinois SBDC at IECC for Funding Opportunities for Businesses on Tuesday, July 14, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. in the OCC Banquet Room.

This no-cost event will feature several local speakers sharing information about funding options that may be available to businesses, including representatives from Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission, Advantage Illinois, Mark Lambird with the TIF & Enterprise Zone Fund, and SBA/Trust Bank.

Pre-registration is encouraged but not required.

Register here: https://ilsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/42087

Address

320 E North Avenue, IL 62868
Noble, IL
62868

Website

https://www.iecc.edu/sbdc

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