Kish STEM students benefit from ‘Smitty’ Assistantship
Three Kishwaukee College students participated in science-based learning opportunities during the 2024-2025 school year thanks to the Robert L. “Smitty” Smith Assistantship.
Read MoreSmall Business Development
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.
The Business Growth Academy is a seven-part series that charts where you are, where you want to be, and how to get there. Training is designed for established business owners who are open and generating revenue. Take all classes, some or just one — whatever works for your needs.
All classes are:
- 6:15-8:15 pm
- At the DeKalb Public Library (or via Zoom where noted)
- Taught by Dr. Jock Sommese
- FREE
Schedule
- Thursday, Feb. 27 — Sizing up Your Company
- Thursday, March 6 — Developing a Strategy for Growth
- Thursday, March 13 — Financial Tools & Performance
- Thursday, March 20 (via Zoom) — Seizing the Market
- Thursday, March 27 (via Zoom) — Strengthening the Product/Service
- Thursday, April 3 — Lead, Organize, Plan
- Thursday, April 10 — Next Steps for Success
Course Details
Enhance your professional skills through free Workplace Principles & Values Training.
Kishwaukee College is offering Workplace Readiness Training to local businesses, allowing
employees to refresh their professional skills and earn a micro-credential. The free
training is available through the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Non-Credit
Workforce Training Grant.
- Exclusively online
- Self-paced learning (complete classes at any time)
- 10-15 hours to complete
- Free
- Earn a micro-credential/certificate of completion
Course Topics
- Workplace Intelligence
- Workplace Communication
- Working with Others
- Workplace Behavior
- Workplace Etiquette
- Workplace Readiness Course Assessment
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 Associate Vice President of College Relations LaCretia Konan at 815-825-9791 or lkonan1@kish.edu.
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Tre Jackson hired as Kish College Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Kishwaukee College hired Tre Jackson as the next head coach for the Women’s Basketball team. Jackson starts the 2024-2025 season as the 13th coach in program history.
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