You'll find it's easy to do business in Rock Island. The public and private sector have a strong history of working together. Welcome to Rock Island. We're glad you're here and we're happy to help.

In Rock Island, the City and Renaissance Rock Island help businesses find the right location. If you've got a location in mind give us a call and we'll arrange for you to see it. If you're not sure about what location might be best for you, let us know and we can fill you in on what is available and might work for you. Once you've selected a location, our team will walk with you through the process of getting your doors open.

Renaissance Rock Island can assist with finding a qualified architect or designer. Exterior spaces and interior spaces are both important, and ensuring you've got the right look for your business is essential.

Call the City of Rock Island Community and Economic Development Division at 309.732.2920 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Call Renaissance Rock Island at 309.788.6311 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Business Plan Assistance

In order to have a great business, a fabulous business plan is needed. If you need help figuring out what a business plan is or what needs to be put in it, assistance is available.

SCORE
Quad Cities SCORE Chapter, known as counselors to America's small business, is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE volunteers provide free counseling and are men and women who represent all walks of business life: former active accountants, business owners, corporation executives, and other professionals.

Small Business Development Center
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC), a part of Black Hawk College, helps entrepreneurs start a new business or expand existing business. The SBDC offers one-on-one confidential counseling for all phases of business activities. This free service offers counseling on: business plan development, financial loan packaging, sources of financing, financial projections, and education and training for new or existing businesses.

Northwest Region Entrepreneurial Center
The Northwest Region Entrepreneurial Center, founded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, serves as the regional hub in Northwest Illinois for coordinating business development for small and medium sized companies with high growth potential.