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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.

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

Voice

847-948-6982

Primary Program Phone

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.