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Allies for Community Business

Allies for Community Business provides the capital, coaching, and connections entrepreneurs need to grow great businesses that create jobs and wealth in their communities.

Katie Smith

Phone: (312) 380-4765
Website

135 n kedzie ave
Chicago, IL 60612

Apparel Industry Board, Inc.

The only official organization in Illinois specifically dedicated to the needs of the sewn products industry.

Ambar Campos

Phone: (312) 836-1041 Ext: 4
Website

4255 N Knox Ave
Suite 175
Chicago, IL 60641

Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois

The Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois (AACCIL) is a resource for Asian American and other minority-owned firms and those seeking to do business with them.

Megan Nakano

Phone: (773) 739-9283
Website

5415 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60660

Austin Coming Together

Austin Coming Together (ACT) provides backbone support for a 50+ network of non-profit, faith-based, public, and private entities with the shared mission of increasing collective impact to improve the quality of life in Chicago’s Austin community.

Alicia Plomin

Phone: (708) 627-0570
Website

5049 W. Harrison
Chicago, IL 60644

Belmont-Central Chamber of Commerce

Membership organization devoted to assisting businesses in the Belmont Cragin and Portage Park community areas of Chicago.

Reid Mackin

Phone: (773) 647-1644
Website

5534 West Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60641

Business Services Collective NFP

Business Services Collective is a nonprofit focused on developing the financial health of diverse construction businesses.

Kyle Johnson

Phone: (612) 554-8989
Website

503 E 61st St
#135
Chicago, IL 60637

Calumet Area Industrial Commission

A non-profit organization supporting local small business expansion and entrepreneurship in the South Chicago and Southeast Chicago region.

Tracy Murray

Phone: (773) 928-6000 Ext: 275
Website

1000 East 111th Street
Floor 7
Chicago, IL 60628

Changing Oasis Inc

Changing Oasis is your source for support & leadership development. We empower women through self-discovery to obtain their personal and professional goals.

Audrey Woodley

Phone: (773) 309-1047
Website

2554 N. Narragansett
Chicago, IL 60402

Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection

The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) ensures a fair and vibrant marketplace for businesses, workers and consumers in the City of Chicago.

BACP Outreach

Phone: (312) 744-6060
Website

121 N. LaSalle St., Room 805
Chicago, IL 60602

Community Reinvestment Fund, USA

CRF's vision is a just economy that works for all.

Maureen McKenna

Phone: (630) 452-4660
Website

801 Nicollet Mall
Suite 1700W
Minneapolis, MN 55402

Defy Ventures

Defy’s mission is to shift mindsets to give people with criminal histories their best shot at a second chance. Our vision is to cut the recidivism rate in half by leveraging entrepreneurship to increase economic opportunity and transform lives.

Melissa ODell

Phone: (800) 680-6343
Website

111 W Jackson
Chicago, IL 60604

Edgewater Chamber of Commerce

Since 1985, the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce, a 501c6 nonprofit, has worked to create and support a thriving business environment, while attracting new commercial business, contributing to a vibrant Edgewater community.

Christina Pfitzinger

Phone: (773) 561-6000
Website

1210 W Rosedale Ave
Chicago, IL 60660

Entrepreneurial Support Program at UIC

The Entrepreneurial Support Program at UIC helps Chicagoland entrepreneurs, both on and off UIC campus to succeed in business!

Steve Bob

Phone: (413) 996-0700
Website

601 S Morgan St
2513 University Hall MC 75
Chicago, IL 60123

Far South CDC

Far South Community Development Corporation (Far South CDC) is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization that provides specialized and strategic community development services to Chicago’s far south side neighborhoods and south suburban Cook County.

Kathryn Jackson

Phone: (773) 831-7107
Website

837 W 115th Street
Chicago, IL 60643

Foundation of Little Village

Empowering residents to achieve equitable livelihood.

Cristy Calderon

Phone: (773) 621-8245
Website

3610 W 26th St
Chicago, IL 60623

Garfield Park Chamber of Commerce

We are the Chamber of Commerce in Garfield Park of Commerce is a business support agency focused on increasing businesses in the local community, providing business advising, employee training and retention, match-making, workshops and events.

Brian Treadwell

Phone: (312) 970-9036
Website

202 N. California Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612

Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation

The Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC) works to foster and promote revitalization of the communities that we serve using asset-based comprehensive community development strategies.

Norma Sanders

Phone: (773) 483-3696
Website

7901 South Racine Ave.
Chicago, IL 60620

Greater Southwest Development Corp.

GSDC works to create, attract, retain, and expand commercial and manufacturing businesses on Chicago’s Southwest Side. We assist businesses with finding capital, business and marketing plans, government contracts, certifications and licensing.

Joshua Moreno

Phone: (773) 362-3371
Website


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Green City Market

Green City Market is a nonprofit organization with a mission to secure the future of food by deepening support for sustainable farmers, educate our community, and expand access to locally-grown food.

Caroline Lieberman

Phone: (773) 217-0776
Website

3057 N Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60618

HACIA

Dedicated to advocating for equal access and removing barriers in the construction industry by providing programs and training opportunities for underrepresented contractors, engineers, small businesses, and newcomers to the industry.

Christina Castillo

Phone: (312) 575-0389 Ext: 2003
Website

650 W Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60634

IFF

IFF is a mission-driven lender, developer, and consultant working at the nexus of facilities and finance to help nonprofits in the Midwest create safe, inspiring spaces that enable them to achieve their missions and strengthen their communities.

Vickie Battle

Phone:
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Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) is the leading Hispanic business, networking, advocacy and development organization in Illinois. IHCC is now the largest community of Hispanic business owners in Illinois and the Midwest.

Loly Toledo

Phone: (312) 425-9500
Website

222 W. Merchadise Mart Plaza Suite 1212, c/o 1871
Chicago, IL 60654

Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at WBDC

The International Trade Center @WBDC helps small and medium sized companies start or grow exports to foreign markets.

Bill McNamara

Phone: (312) 853-3477
Website

8 South Michigan Avenue
Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60603

Illinois SBDC Network

Illinois Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) provide information, no-cost confidential business guidance, training, and other resources to early-stage and existing small businesses.

Ericka White

Phone: (217) 299-0093
Website

555 W Monroe St
12th Floor
Chicago, IL 60661

Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce

The Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce is a community of entrepreneurs working together and supporting each other to create a stronger neighborhood and business environment, through advocacy, promotion, networking, and education.

Becca Girsch

Phone: (773) 472-7171 Ext: 101
Website

1409 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60613

LISC Chicago

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Chicago works to build community wealth and catalyze opportunities in communities across Chicago by investing in people and places through housing, businesses, jobs, schools, safety, and more.

Caroline Rendon

Phone: (312) 422-9560
Website

10 S Riverside Plaza
Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60606

Make City

Make City provides growing companies in a wide variety of industries affordable space, business assistance, and an entrepreneurial community that they can both benefit from and contribute to.

Margaret Doherty

Phone: (312) 421-3941
Website

320 N Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60612

National Black MBA Association

A professional organization that serves as a resource for Black executives, entrepreneurs, educators, and students in the Chicago area who are interested in improving the effectiveness of Black businesses and professionals.

Melinda Jordan

Phone: (404) 408-9956
Website

NA
Chicago, IL 60615

Native American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois

We provide opportunities for networking and support of American Indian businesspeople in Illinois – a mentor's environment for those individuals beginning new endeavors and education and growth opportunities specific to Native Americans.

Andrew Johnson

Phone: (630) 926-1700
Website

1415 W. 22nd Street, Tower Floor
Oak Brook, IL 60523

NAWBO Chicago

Founded in 1975, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is the unified voice of over 11.6 million women-owned businesses in the United States representing the fastest growing segment of the economy.

Melissa Lagowski

Phone: (773) 741-4955
Website

4055 W. Peterson Ave.
Suite 105
Chicago, IL 60646

North Branch Works

A membership-supported nonprofit organization focused on sustainable economic and community development along the North Branch of the Chicago River.

Jonathan Snyder

Phone: (773) 929-5552
Website

2545 W Diversey Ave
Suite 225
Chicago, IL 60647

North River Commission / Albany Park Chamber of Commerce

We help small businesses (at any stage of business) thrive through our programs: Albany Park Chamber of Commerce, Chicago Business Center, Neighborhood Business Development Center, and the Albany Park & Irving Park Special Service Area (SSA #60).

Marisabel Pozo

Phone: (1312) 860-9294
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Pulaski Elston Business Association

We are the local business association serving businesses on the northwest side of Chicago in the Mayfair, West Walker, Old Irving Park and Albany Park Communities.

Amie Zander

Phone: (331) 248-7127
Website

4000 W. Montrose
#257
Chicago, IL 60641

Quad Communities Development Corporation

QCDC promotes the creation of a vibrant, sustainable, and healthy mixed-income community, QCDC drives the development of commercial projects, supports and attracts small businesses, and creates an environment supportive of private investment.

Yvette Warren

Phone: (773) 268-7232
Website

4210 S. Berkeley Ave.
Chicago, IL 60653

Rogers Park Business Alliance

Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) works in the areas of business, community and economic development. We employ a professional staff and are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of local business owners, residents and stakeholders.

Sheree Moratto

Phone: (773) 508-5885
Website

1448 W. Morse Ave.
Chicago, IL 60626

SBDC at CMAA

The SBDC at CMAA is part of a nationwide network of centers that promote entrepreneurship and small business growth through no-cost, confidential consulting for new and established businesses and entrepreneurs.

Chettha Saetia

Phone: (224) 350-2946
Website

1016 W Argyle St #3715
Chicago, IL 60640

SCORE Chicago

SCORE provides free and confidential, 1:1 mentoring to aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners. We also offer many business education workshops and webinars, and free tools and templates on our website.

Toma Talpa

Phone: (312) 725-0123
Website

332 S. Michigan Ave.
6th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604

Six Corners Association

Six Corners Association is a 501(c)6 non-profit economic development organization located on Chicago's northwest side.

Amie Zander

Phone: (773) 685-9300
Website

4041 N. Milwaukee
Suite 301
Chicago, IL 60641

Small Business Administration (SBA)

The Small Business Administration helps small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s go-to resource and voice for small businesses.

Darrah Perryman

Phone: (312) 353-4528
Website

332 S. Michigan Ave
suite 600
Chicago, IL 60604

SomerCor

SBA Certified Small Business Lender – Originates SBA 504 and Community Advantage Loans and administers Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) and Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) Grants.

Kim Brisky

Phone: (312) 360-3330
Website

209 S. LaSalle Street
Suite 203
Chicago, IL 60604

Sunshine Enterprises

Sunshine Enterprises is a NFP organization that focuses on equipping entrepreneurs with the tools and resources to start and grow their business.

Michael Wade

Phone: (312) 868-0040 Ext: 203
Website

503 East 61st ST
CHICAGO, IL 60637

The Hatchery

The Hatchery, part of the Industrial Council for Nearwest Chicago, is a nonprofit food and beverage incubator in East Garfield Park. We provide the tools, resources, guidance, and commercial kitchen space to launch in the culinary industry.

Dani Zuchovicki

Phone: (312) 283-5797
Website

135 N Kedzie
Chicago, IL 60612

Uptown Business Center

The Uptown Business Center (UBC) is managed by Uptown United, and aims to support new and existing Chicago-based business owners with licensing, permitting, and additional specialized business assistance in collaboration with BACP.

Heather Saenger

Phone: (773) 878-1064
Website

4619 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640

Uptown Chamber of Commerce

The Uptown Chamber of Commerce exists to promote the business community in Uptown. Its members are supported with programs focused on marketing, strategic partnerships, City permitting, district events, advocacy, and economic development.

John Blick

Phone: (773) 878-1184
Website

4619 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640

US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Midwest

USPAACC Mid­west Region­al Chap­ter, locat­ed in Chica­go, sup­ports small busi­ness­es with­in the city and the sur­round­ing sub­urbs through coun­sel­ing and train­ing ser­vices.

Chakera Wong

Phone: (224) 263-7887
Website

3500 S Morgan St
Suite 205
Chicago, IL 60609

WBDC – Little Village

WBDC's Little Village location, in the Little Village Chamber of Commerce, specializes in assisting Spanish-language entrepreneurs through all phases of business development: start-up, licensing, funding, growth plans, and more.

Laura Rodriguez

Phone: (312) 853-3477 Ext: 763
Website

3610 W 26th St
Chicago, IL 60623

Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC)

The WBDC ignites business growth, providing education to current and aspiring entrepreneurs throughout Chicagoland. We provide technical assistance around business plans, accessing capital, government contracts, certification and more.

LaMonica Scott

Phone: (312) 853-3477 Ext: 100
Website

8 S Michigan Ave
Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60603

Women’s Entrepreneurship Hub Powered by Women Employed

The Women's Entrepreneurship Hub intends to be a community and connective tissue between organizations that provide business resources and women, particularly women who are Black, Latinx and in low-wage roles.

Shelby Flores

Phone: (312) 481-6771
Website

1 E. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601

Woodlawn Chamber of Commerce

The Woodlawn Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting business development in order to improve the quality of life of Woodlawn residents.

Loren Williams

Phone: (773) 234-7207
Website

6429 S King Drive
Chicago, IL 60637

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