Partner with SBGI

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Why Partner With SBGI?

Support Small Businesses. Strengthen Communities. Expand Opportunity.

As an SBGI partner, you may have the opportunity to support eligible Illinois small businesses through professional technical assistance services, referrals, workshops, or specialized advisory support.

Ideal partners are experienced, responsive, and committed to serving Illinois small business owners with professionalism, accuracy, and care.

Expand Access to Expertise

Help eligible Illinois small businesses connect with experienced professionals and specialized technical assistance.

Strengthen Business Readiness

Support entrepreneurs with advisory guidance, documentation, systems, and readiness for long-term growth.

Serve Underserved Businesses

Contribute to a mission-aligned initiative focused on expanding access for small businesses that may face barriers to resources.

Build Community Impact

Collaborate with SBGI to support stronger local economies, business stability, and sustainable growth.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking experienced professionals and organizations in areas such as:

shield for partners with SBGI for IL Businesses
  • Accounting, bookkeeping, tax, and financial reporting
  • Business law, contracts, compliance, and entity structuring
  • Capital readiness, lending, and funding preparation
  • Credit counseling and financial coaching
  • Business strategy, operations, and growth planning
  • Marketing, branding, and digital readiness
  • Specialized services aligned with participant needs

Our Screening Process

Step 1:
Partner Pre-Screening

Complete a short pre-screening form to help us understand your business structure, professional experience, service area, capacity, and system readiness.

Step 2:
Full Partner Application

Qualified applicants may be invited to complete a full application, including questions about service delivery, workflow maturity, documentation standards, and professional experience.

Step 3:
Interview & Review

Selected applicants may be invited to interview with the SBGI team. Approval is based on program needs, professional qualifications, service capacity, and alignment with SBGI standards.

Step 4:
Partner Onboarding

Approved partners may receive onboarding instructions, system access, compliance expectations, and referral/service delivery procedures.

joint our professional team for IL Businesses

Interested in Supporting Illinois Small Businesses?

Start with our short partner pre-screening form. If your experience and capacity align with current program needs, our team may invite you to complete the next step.

Complete Your Pre-Screening

Your Growth Team is Here — at No Cost to You.
Connect With Our Team at 833-807-SBGI (7244)

You’ve already built the vision. We’re here to help strengthen your foundation—with professional accounting support, business advisory guidance, capital readiness resources, and trusted partner connections designed to help Illinois small businesses grow with confidence.

Serving eligible businesses in Will, Kankakee, Kendall, and Grundy Counties.

Funding provided in whole or in part by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Technical Assistance Program.

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