State and County
Economic Development Programs

Whether you are looking to expand, relocate or start a new business in Burr Ridge, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, the Illinois Small Business Office, the DuPage County Office of Economic Development and/or the Cook County Planning and Development Department may be of assistance. The State of Illinois, through its Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, offers a number of innovative business development and retention programs that include grants, loans and training and educational assistance. In addition, the economic development staff of these agencies can provide information about Federal, State and local business development programs and current demographic data.

Cook County Planning and Development Department 69 W. Washington Street, Suite 2940 Chicago, IL 60602-3007 (312) 603-1000 or visit their web site at www.chicago-cook.org

Small Business Development Center Business and Professional Institute College of DuPage 425 22nd Street Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-6599 (630) 942-2771 or visit their web site at www.cod.edu/BPI/sbdc.htm