Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Development

Sustainable ag farmers strive to be economically sustainable. For assistance on honing the business end of the alternative farming operation visit DCEO's Entrepreneurship and Small Business website (URL below). Experts, networks, tools and other opportunities transform your business into an appealing investment for lenders. That's where success begins. We partner with well-respected business development organizations and educational institutions that work with clients who have the vision and potential to become a high-growth enterprise. Whether your company employs two people or 102, IEN can help you Connect Outside The Box - it's a new way of thinking that extends beyond your own knowledge and experience to activate the possibilities!

The link address is: http://dceo.net/dceo/Bureaus/Entrepreneurship+and+Small+Business/