The Illinois Small Business Development Center at SIU is celebrating 40 years since it's launch in 1985. They're celebrating the businesses they've helped at the center by hosting a free celebration with presentations, speakers, and refreshments. The event is 4:30 Wednesday July 16th in the Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center. During the program they will recognize 4 businesses that represent the hundreds they've helped during the four decades.
WSIU talked with Melissa Ray Roach of the SIU Office of Innovation and Economic Development. She is a former SBDC director who still works with the Center's clients.
Small Business Development Center https://sbdc.siu.edu/
