ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS - Veteran Entrepreneurship Program

Address

1755 Lake Cook Road
Suite 1409
Deerfield, IL 60015

(847) 948-6982

www2.illinois.gov/veterans

Service Hours
By appointment only
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

AKA:

IDVA

Description:

Provides assistance to returning service members and veterans to start their own business. Also assists existing veteran-owned businesses in expanding their operation and accessing procurement opportunities. Offers training seminars and educational sessions for veteran business owners on topics, including:
- Procurement opportunities
- Business certifications
- Application procedures
- Writing a business plan
- Managing business finances
- Gaining access to capital
- Marketing and branding

Also provides opportunities for networking with agency experts and key business associations.

Eligibility:

Open to all veterans and returning service members

Languages:

None

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Call to apply

Documents required:
- No information has been provided by the Agency. Please call for details.

Contacts

Program Contact Information

Primary Contact

Program Contact Information

(847) 986-4622

nicole.mandeville@illinois.gov

Phone Numbers

Primary Program Phone

(847) 948-6982

Address Listings

Mailing

1755 Lake Cook Road
Suite 1409
Deerfield, IL 60015

Physical (Primary)

1755 Lake Cook Road
Suite 1409
Deerfield, IL 60015

Handicap Accessible?

No

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Date of Official Change:

April 19, 2024

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