Past Programs
SSBCI Technical Assistance Program
Helping Entrepreneurs Start, Grow & Succeed
GWDC provides no-cost business support services to entrepreneurs and small business owners through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).
Business Startup Support
Business Plan Development
Access to Capital Preparation
Legal & Accounting Assistance
Marketing & Branding Support
Website & Social Media Guidance
Licensing & Permit Assistance
Financial Advisory Services
EMPOWERING SMALL BUSINESSES THROUGH EXPERT GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES
- Jessica@greaterwaukegan.org
- (847) 440-2021
Lake County Tech Hub
Not sure where to start?
The Lake County Tech HUB provides critical mentorship to aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners in Lake County Illinois, who are trying to launch or grow a small business.
- Jessica@greaterwaukegan.org
- (847) 440-2021
The Hub Studios
Want to take your marketing to the next level?
The HUB Studios provides a multimedia recording space for small businesses in Greater Waukegan, as well as coaching and mentoring on effective video use for business.
- michael.brankin@thehubstudios.org
- (847) 440-2021 ext. 1
Gamers Glorified
Interested in Gaming and Education at the same time?
Since we’ve notice a significant amount of our youth who are playing games at a phenomenal rate, Gamers Glorified was created. By giving our youth and young adults a social outlet where they can come together in a safe environment, Gamers Glorified community is continuing to expand. Gamers Glorified focuses not only console games but games of all aspects. We believe that having the gamers all together will also help their socialization skills and build bonds and friendship with one another. With the help and support from Waukegan Development Coalition and other businesses, Gamers Glorified will continue to expand and grow it’s gaming community.
- Gamersglorified@gmail.com
- (224) 214-9101
Community Contracting Project
Do you want to grow your Business?
The Greater Waukegan Community Contracting Initiative will work to ensure that
more contracts from large local institutions in Waukegan, North Chicago, Zion, and portions of Park City and the Village at Beach Park go to local small businesses—especially those owned by women, minorities, and people with disabilities. It will do this by:
Providing additional training and supports to local, small, disadvantaged businesses who want to bid contracts at large public and private institutions (often known as “anchor” institutions).
Supporting anchor institutions who want to shift their procurement practices to make it easier for local, small, disadvantaged businesses to bid.
Connecting local disadvantaged small businesses and anchor institutions.
The ultimate goal is to ensure that more dollars from local public projects and large
corporations and institutions stay in Greater Waukegan and benefit its residents.
- Shaquita@greaterwaukegan.org
- Jessica@greaterwaukegan.org
- (224) 440-2021
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