Partner Pre-screening Form Submission Page

Partner Pre-Screening Application

The Small Business Growth Initiative (SBGI) helps entrepreneurs overcome barriers to capital and growth.

Interested in Partnering with SBGI?

SBGI works with experienced professionals and organizations that can support eligible Illinois small businesses through high-quality technical assistance, referrals, and specialized advisory services.

This short pre-screening helps us understand your experience, service area, capacity, and alignment with SBGI’s program standards.

 

Before You Begin

Please be prepared to answer questions about:

  • Your professional background and business structure

  • Services your firm or organization provides

  • Current client capacity and service experience

  • Systems and documentation readiness

  • Availability and response time

  • Willingness to follow SBGI program processes and compliance requirements

 

Important Note

Completion of this pre-screening does not guarantee approval, referral volume, contract selection, or paid engagement.

Qualified applicants may be invited to complete a full partner application and participate in an interview or additional review process.

Estimated Time

This form takes approximately 3–5 minutes to complete.

Partner Pre-Screening Application

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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