FVEC is a non-profit organization. Please donate now and you can help out a local business.

We're helping businesses & entrepreneurs grow

The Fox Valley Entrepreneurship Center (FVEC) is a virtual collaboration of expert advisors and mentors who surround qualified entrepreneurs with the resources they need to achieve growth.


If you are an established business venturing into new territory, the FVEC may be able to help. Check out our Success Stories to see how we have helped entrepreneurial businesses be successful.


The FVEC accepts businesses that exhibit the following qualities:

  • First and foremost you must be doing business in Illinois
  • Have obtained at least one year of revenue
  • Have potential for significant revenue growth
  • Plan to create new jobs in the near future
  • Have good financial/credit credentials

What's New

16 Feb, 2024
FVEC Featured in the January 2024 Batavia Living Magazine!
By John G Kraynak 29 Nov, 2023
Garage 31 wins 1st place at the St. Charles Electric Christmas Parade
14 Nov, 2023
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
07 Nov, 2023
Andy Parker, Fox Valley Entrepreneurship Center, andyp@fvec.org Kristen Fraser, Truist, media@truist.com November 6 th , 2023 – The Fox Valley Entrepreneurship Center today announced it received a $10,000 grant from Truist, aimed at bolstering a noteworthy non-profit organization dedicated to assisting entrepreneurs and businesses in the Fox Valley community. The collaboration with Truist marks an exciting milestone for us! This generous grant enables us to further our mission, facilitating the inclusion of additional local entrepreneurs and their businesses in our accelerator program, fostering their growth. – Andy Parker Executive Director About The Fox Valley Entrepreneurship Center (FVEC) Established in 2010, The Fox Valley Entrepreneurship (FVEC) is a non-profit entity sustained entirely through charitable contributions. FVEC serves as a digital alliance comprising seasoned advisors and mentors committed to assisting local enterprises in generating employment, expanding operations, and increasing revenue. Through provision of training, guidance, strategic connections, and growth strategies, FVEC fosters an environment where businesses aspire to excel and foster innovation. About Truist Foundation Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation’s (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. Established in 2020, the foundation makes strategic investments in nonprofit organizations to help ensure the communities it serves have more opportunities for a better quality of life. Truist Foundation’s grants and activities focus on building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses. Learn more at Truist.com/Foundation. # # #
13 Sep, 2023
Thanks for the Geneva Chamber of Commerce for putting this event together. Sign up today and help out the FVEC!
10 Sep, 2023
The FVEC is participating in the Geneva Chamber Challenge 2023 on September 28th, 2023! Our organization relies on donations to help businesses throughout the Fox Valley. Can you please take a second and share this with all of your contacts. We really appreciate and we look forward to your donations on Thursday September 28th. GENEVA CHAMBER CHALLENGE – FVEC Here's the web address to share. https://www.genevachamberchallenge.org/organizations/fox-valley-entrepreneurship-center-fvec
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