Pike County Business Resources

There is a wealth of resources to help you start your new business or grow your existing one here in Pike County.  The Chamber proud to provide you the following list:

                                      

Earlier this year, the Pike County Economic Development Corporation printed Where to Go for What in Pike County- Navigating Business Services.  This publication is a guide for entrepreneurs starting new businesses.  You can pick up a copy at the Pike County Chamber of Commerce or at the University of Illinois Extension office.

Pittsfield Main Street, www.pittsfield-il.org, with whom the Chamber shares an office, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to reestablish and maintain downtown Pittsfield as the heart of the community. Pittsfield Main Street works to enlarge and strengthen the downtown's role as a hub for businesses, services, arts & entertainment, historic preservation and tourism.  Their telephone number is 217-285-1817.

Illinois workNet provides a unique, free and user-friendly Internet portal providing easy access to workforce information and services for business. In addition, they have provided an excellent 20 page booklet called "Employer Services Initiative FASTFACTS, A Ready Reference Guide for Pike County Businesses" available as a PDF download.

Assistance to people wanting to start a business:

Quincy Business & Technology Center    
217-228-5500    www.qbc.org

Western Illinois Business and Technology Center
217-836-2640  www.wiusbdc.org

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity:
IE Network- Entrepreneurship Information Center    800-252-2923   www.ienconnect.com
Assistance for women & minority business development               www.illinoisbiz.biz
Programs on Employment Investment & training                           www.illinoisbiz.biz

Workforce Investment Office  309-344-1575                                  www.wiworkforce.com

Illinois Department of Employment Security       217-222-2114       www.ides.gov