ALEDO - ESTABLISHED BUSINESS OWNERS
Point of Contact:
Elijah Lind
815-303-2825
programs@mcbettertogether.org
www.mcbettertogether.org
Make businesses aware of available financial and non-financial resources through the Business Finance Toolkit and one on one guidance.
Point of Contact:
Elijah Lind
815-303-2825
programs@mcbettertogether.org
www.mcbettertogether.org
Sit down one on one with our Program Director to identify barriers to business success via a confidential survey and discuss the mitigation of those barriers via one on one tailored technical assistance.
Point of Contact:
Lindsey Dunn
309-582-2751
info@aledomainstreet.com
www.aledomainstreet.com
Monthly "networking" meetings on the third Tuesday of the month, for community leaders (business owners, organization directors, engaged volunteers, etc.) to communicate and give updates of what businesses/organizations have going on/coming up so community leaders are aware and can share happenings in Aledo. These meetings are moved around to different locations around Aledo each month.
Point of Contact:
Kasi Henshaw
309-373-3372
www.mcprosperity.com
Various educational opportunities for businesses in Mercer County, for example: HR event on new paid leave law.
Point of Contact:
Julia Bosold
events@visitmerco.com
www.visitmerco.com
Event planning services as a fee for service.
Point of Contact:
Lindsey Dunn
309-582-2751
www.aledomainstreet.com
Facilitate the Main Street Farmers Market in Downtown Aledo. Any interested vendor can contact AMS for info. Produce, Meat, Baked goods, Honey, Jam, Flowers, Artisan items, etc. are accepted. Homegrown & Handmade!
Point of Contact:
Kayla Bustamante
contact@visitmerco.com
www.visitmerco.com
Offering marketing through exposure on the Visit Merco website, social media and email channels.
Point of Contact:
Tara McFarland
815-201-4252
tara@mcbettertogether.org
www.mcbettertogether.org
Hiring assistance is available to employers via job promotion in the Mercer County Career Center weekly update as well as the creation (by request) of custom job flyers for open positions hosted by MCBT and promoted in the weekly jobs list.
Point of Contact:
Elijah Lind
815-303-2825
programs@mcbettertogether.org
www.mcbettertogether.org
The Mercer County Career Center facilitates 'The Launchpad', an immersive, paid summer work experience program for high school juniors and seniors. The Launchpad links employers to potential future employees - high school students - and offers students something beyond a typical summer job by providing mentorship and a deeper understanding of a career they may be considering post-graduation.
Point of Contact:
Kayla Bustamante
(309) 507-2687
contact@visitmerco.com
www.visitmerco.com
Marketing services available for businesses through social media, website design, public relations, etc.; fee for service.
Point of Contact:
Elijah Lind
815-303-2825
programs@mcbettertogether.org
www.mcbettertogether.org
Discover available, shovel-ready, commercial properties across the county with in-depth information, available through Zoom Prospector on the MCBT website.
Point of Contact:
Ann Friederichs
309-762-3999 ext 62243
https://wiusbdc.org
“The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Western Illinois University (IL SBDC WIU) and the Illinois International Trade Center provide FREE, confidential advising and training to help entrepreneurs and businesses start, grow, prepare to export, and sustain their businesses."
Point of Contact:
1-800-634-0245
www.score.org
SCORE's mission: SCORE’s mission is to foster vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education., SCORE'S Vision: We aim to give every person the support they need to thrive as a small business owner. Mentorship, training, and an array of resources.
Point of Contact:
Answer Desk
1-800-827-5722
https://www.sba.gov/
“SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small businesses can confidently start, grow, expand, or recover."