Veteran Benefits Assistance | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS - Veteran Entrepreneurship Program
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.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
07/07/2025
Data provided by
Lake County 211
Physical Address
1755 Lake Cook Road, Suite 1409, Deerfield, IL 60015
Hours
Service Hours By appointment only Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Application process
Call to apply Documents required: - DD214
Fee
No fee
Eligibility
Open to all veterans and returning service members
Languages
None
Service area
Lake County, IL
Agency info
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS IDVA
Organization that provides general and varied services to veterans and their families.