NORBIC helps Illinois manufacturers to: • Develop strategies to enter new markets and increase their sales • Reduce costs, access financing and improve their business • management • Train Employees • Build a stronger business network and learn from their peers Our Funders NORBIC's free and low cost business assistance programs are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, the U.S. Department of Defense, the City of Chicago, and matching funds from corporate and foundation partners.