WELCOME TO THE
LAKE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Lake County Chamber represents over 400 businesses from throughout Lake County and is the parent organization to three affiliate Chambers.

STARTING A BUSINESS

Are You Ready to Start Your Own Business?

For information regarding opening a new business call the College of Lake County's Small Business Development Center at 847-543-2033. Check the following websites for additional information: www.illinoisbiz.biz OR www.sba.gov.

Certification Information

More help can be found by calling the Procurement Technical Assistance Center at (847) 543-2025.

Federal

Small Business Administration - 8(a), SDB
www.sba.gov/8abd
Hubzone
www.sba.gov/hubzone
Woman Owned
Self-certify on Respresentations & Certifications
Veteran Owned / Service Disabled Veteran Owned
Self-certify on Respresentations & Certifications

State of Illinois

Business Enterprise Program (BEP)
The Illinois Business Enterprise Program for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities (BEP) promotes the economic development of businesses owned by minorities, females, and persons with disabilities.
www.state.il.us/cms/1_selling/bepprgm.htm

Third Party Certifications

Chicago Minority Development Council
www.cmbdc.org
National Woman Business Owners Development Corporation
www.nwboc.org
Woman's Business Enterprise National Council
www.wbenc.org
National Minority Supplier Development Council
www.nmsdcus.org
Women's Business Development Center
www.wbdc.org