Illinois: Resources
Cyber Drive Illinois Business Services
This site, part of the office of the Secretary of State, offers various business forms, as well as information on the Uniform Commercial Code, business organization acts, and other publications.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 29, 2012
Illinois Business Journal
The Illinois Business Journal online features some of the Illinois-related business articles available in the print edition. Extensive archives of previous articles are provided.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 29, 2012
Illinois Business Law Journal
This is a publication of the University of Illinois College of Law. It features business law articles in a variety of different categories, such as bankruptcy, mergers and acquisitions, or international business.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 29, 2012
Illinois Data
This site features a data library with a wealth of different kinds of statistics, such as labor market, business, housing, or taxes. The data is sorted by county; most statistics are provided in HTML format, though some must be viewed with PDF or XLS.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 29, 2012
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Through the DCEO, in addition to various Illinois facts & figures, users can gain access to different kinds of business assistance and guides, often industry or business phase specific, as well as information and updates on workforce and community development.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 29, 2012
Illinois International Business Calendar
This page provides a list of upcoming international business conferences and other events for Illinois.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 29, 2012
Illinois Small Business Development Center
Supported by Western Illinois University, this center provides various business workshops, a business library, and some business services. Services include businesses counseling, innovations and technology transfer, and management and workforce training. A modest fee may be required.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 29, 2012
State of Illinois Business Portal
This site is part of the official website of Illinois. Access is provided to information on starting, running, and changing a business in Illinois, as well as what makes Illinois a good business environment. In addition, various forms and business news are available.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 29, 2012
U.S. Commercial Service in Illinois
The Illinois branch of the Department of Commerce specializes in helping small to medium-sized companies develop and execute exporting strategies. Fees vary and are based on the service being provided. The site provides industry reports, a trade events calendar, and information on financing resources.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 29, 2012
United States: Sales Representative and Distributorship Contracts in Illinois - a Lexwork International exclusive
This document describes the Illinois Sales Representatives Act (ISRA) in detail and how it affects all aspects of business, from the manufacturer to the sales representatives. It also discusses exemplary damages, attorneys’ fees, forum-selection clauses and other common issues regarding contracts. Prepared by: Shefsky & Froelich Attorneys at Law. Opens in PDF format.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 29, 2012
University of Illinois Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER)
The Center for International Business Education and Research hosts a number of events related to international business, as well as providing business and academic outreach services. Working papers researching various business topics are available from this site, with papers from previous years also available.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 29, 2012