SBGI Knowledge Base – Business Support Library

Program Overview

Learn about the Small Business Growth Initiative (SBGI), our mission, and how Illinois’ SSBCI Technical Assistance Program helps local entrepreneurs access funding and professional support.

Participant Resources

Everything you need to know as an SBGI participant — from applying for services and preparing for your Service Plan Call to navigating your customer portal and submitting documents.

Partner & Service Delivery

Understand how SBGI tracks funding, monitors service hours, and ensures compliance with state and federal program requirements. This section also outlines our confidentiality policies for protection.

Compliance & Reporting

Understand how SBGI tracks funding, monitors service hours, and ensures compliance with state and federal program requirements.