Business Development Office

Call 773/637-2768 or email rmackin@gncdc.org to have all your technical and legal questions about small businesses answered. See our brochure in pdf format.

GNCDC offers free counseling and resource help to start-up and existing companies on such matters as:

• securing capital
• business plan preparation and strategic planning
• marketing
• procurement
• international trade
• industrial safety
• environmental regulations
• energy management
• business succession
• personnel training
• financial issues and planning

GNCDC specializes in financial counseling and credit assistance linking start-ups and existing small businesses with numerous private, City, State and Federal funding agencies. With our assistance, your small business can get access to capital funds at affordable rates for extended terms.

GNCDC links start-up and small firms to initial pro bono or low cost technical, legal and accounting assistance.

Copies of business start-up and management guides are on this page.

Business License and Registration links

Useful links for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs

BDO News

The Financial Literacy Program
In response to companies' requests to increase financial education among their employees, GNCDC has developed The Financial Literacy Program. Based on the FDIC's Money Smart Program, The Financial Literacy Program is designed to be offered on-site for the benefit of employees. With flexibility in mind, this low-cost program can be held during the lunch hour or after work. Contact Reid Mackin for more information and see the brochure in pdf format.

Classes: Management and Green Practices for Small Businesses
St. Augustine College's Institute for Workforce Education is offering Management and Green Practices for Small Businesses at its 3255 W. Armitage location. This 81-hour course includes classes in supervisory, financial and green management. The tuition is $6000, but companies located in the Northwest Industrial TIF or Pulaski Industrial TIF are eligible for full scholarships. For more information, see the IWE website and contact Reid Mackin of GNCDC at 773/637-2768 or rmackin@gncdc.org or Daniela Ojeda of St. Augustine at 773-878-3775.