QuickStart Guide
Wondering how to start a business in Adams County? Look no further! The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce, Great River Economic Development Foundation, and The District have developed a guide for businesses as they navigate starting a business.
Turn your vision into reality and achieve your entrepreneurial dreams!
Please email membership@quincychamber.org or call the Chamber office at 217-222-7980 to receive this guide.
SCORE
SCORE is an organization full of diverse resources that can assist you with your business. Their services include:
- Mentoring
- Webinars
- Courses
- Online Library
- Events
“SCORE mentors know what it’s like to be a small business owner. Our community of experienced entrepreneurs, corporate managers, and executives is eager to help you start and grow your business”.
Funding
Funding is hard to come by for businesses. Apply for funding on the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity website.
Notary
The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce offers this service 8am-3pm, Monday-Friday. We are located at 300 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 245, Quincy, IL 62301. Please call in advance: 217-222-7980.
"Certificates of origin (COs) are issued and filled out by the exporter of a good. The CO may then be approved by a chamber of commerce prior to shipment." The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce offers this service 8am-3pm, Monday-Friday. We are located at 300 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 245, Quincy, IL 62301. Please call in advance: 217-222-7980.
"Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses."
Illinois Chamber
Click the button below to view the business resources page provided by the Illinois Chamber.