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Illinois Small Business Development Center at Harper College

The IL SBDC at Harper College remains open and available for virtual appointments. If you are a new client (not necessary to become a client to attend a workshop/webinar) seeking assistance, please complete the SBA application here. Choose Harper College as your center.

The Illinois SBDC at Harper College provides no-cost confidential consulting for small and home-based businesses. Schedule below to receive expert help with one of our advisors. Our services are paid for through a partnership between DCEO, the Small Business Administration and Harper College. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.

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No Cost Advisory Appointments

Phone Appointment w/ Cheri Kretsinger

1 hour

Cheri can help you with digital (email, social media, content) and traditional marketing, viability and commercialization analysis, budgeting, forecasting, pricing, packaging and developing a business and marketing plan. Cheri will assess your current marketing needs and review your branding/positioning. Cheri provides general guidance and assistance for startups and established businesses. Start up friendly.

Zoom/Phone Appointment with Dennis LaPorta

1 hour

Do you have an idea for a product or service but don't know where to start? Dennis can help examine your concept and flush out what makes it unique and sellable. He'll also offer suggestions for markets and sales channels you may have not thought of. Understand why positioning and strategy are so important to the success of your business-even before you start. Dennis also works with established businesses to help maximize sales, grow market share, and increase revenue.

Phone Appointment w/ Marge Johnsson

1 hour

Marge Johnsson is a high-growth business planning and revenue forecasting specialist, who can help with business plan review, buy/sell, strategy, projections and financial statements. She brings 30 years of experience helping businesses of all sizes introduce new products, find new sales channels, enter new markets, and complete acquisitions. Marge is start up friendly.

Zoom/Phone Appointment with Kevin McVearry

1 hour

For clients needing expert help with a restaurant, bar or food service business. Kevin McVearry specializes in the restaurant and hospitality industry at all levels of operations from start-up concepts to existing businesses. He has spent 25 years opening and operating restaurants, bars, and events across the country. Kevin has extensive knowledge in new venues, including design, construction, budgeting, menu development. Startup friendly.

Zoom/Phone Appointment w/ Jennie Johns

1 hour

Book an appointment with Jennie Johns if you need assistance with ecommerce platforms, website, email service, and/or other technology issues. Jennie specializes in web functionality, usability and customer experience. She can assist with your technical questions re: website creation, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. Jennie has over 20 years experience in developing websites. Available for Zoom or Phone appointments (choose below).

Zoom/Phone Appointment w/ Tom Cassell

1 hour

General guidance and assistance for startups and established businesses. Available for Zoom or Phone appointments (choose below).

No Cost Legal and IP Consultation

Legal Consultation Sponsored by Lavelle Law

30 minutes

This service is only available to clients of Harper's Illinois SBDC who've had at least one advisory appointment. Frank Portera from Lavelle Law offers a 30-minute legal consultation at no cost. Please note: Although this consultation does not include free legal work, you will have the opportunity to have a discussion with a knowledgeable business attorney. Founded in 1989, Lavelle Law Ltd. is one of the most respected law firms in the Chicago area and one of the largest firms in the western suburbs.

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Illinois Small Business Development Center at Harper College

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