Kishwaukee College shows enrollment increase
For the first time in more than a decade, Kishwaukee College saw an enrollment increase during the 2022-23 school year.
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Turn your hobby into a business. Have an idea you are ready to launch? We help budding entrepreneurs and small business owners scale and grow their businesses.
Small Business Development
Work Smarter, not Harder
We provide resources and tools to small business owners, entrepreneurs and people looking to start a business. From creating a business plan to financial coaching, we can connect you with the resources and people who will bring your business to the next level.
Do you have an idea you want to turn into a business? We provide coaching and referral services to help you launch your idea into a profitable business. Give us a call or drop us a line.
We offer classes and webinars regularly. Visit this page often to see what's new.
The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Waubonsee Community College works in partnership with Kishwaukee College.
Small business owners and entrepreneurs may find the following resources helpful:
The Small Business Development Center at Waubonsee Community College works in partnership with Kishwaukee College to help serve businesses in the Kishwaukee College district.
For businesses or entrepreneurs within the region looking for additional services, please contact sbdc@kish.edu or Kishwaukee College Director of Workforce & Community Education LaCretia Konan at 815-825-9791 or lkonan1@kish.edu.
Small Business Development Classes
- 6-8 pm Wednesday, Feb. 22
- At DeKalb Public Library — 309 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115
Where are you today? Focus on clarifying your mission, establishing goals, and identifying core competencies.
- 6-8 pm Wednesday, March 1
- Via Zoom
Access your readiness for growth. Identify growth opportunities, analyze your market and competitive positioning, and evaluate exit strategies.
- 6-8 pm Wednesday, March 8
- Via Zoom
How do we afford growth? Explore tools and techniques for forecasting and financial analysis. Understand financial ratios and how to manage the business from a financial perspective.
- 6-8 pm Wednesday, March 15
- Via Zoom
How do we grow our customer base? Learn strategies and tactics to build a strong brand, analyze your market, and reach target markets.
- 6-8 pm Wednesday, March 22
- At DeKalb Public Library — 309 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115
How do we improve? Define features/benefits and competitive advantages, product/service life cycle, intellectual property, and pricing strategies. Define next steps as you move forward with your growth strategy.
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Kish College invites prospective students to Visit Day on Feb. 20
Kishwaukee College will host Visit Day on Monday, Feb. 20, at the College for prospective students and their families.
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