Chicago Entrepreneur Programs

Chicago business owners understand that running a real business requires cultivating an attitude that is a sense of appreciation for customers and being able to access the right fuel sources.

They offer fresh ideas and fresh ideas across a wide range of sectors ranging from digital manufacturing, industrial parts distribution and foam insulation - as well as often taking into consideration pressing social issues in the course of their work.

The Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame

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The Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame honors business leaders who are innovative with a profound influence on their local communities. Since 1985, more than 500 prominent entrepreneurs have been awarded this honor. Students as well as business executives and government officials alike can use this as a way to celebrate entrepreneurialism. Leonard Lavin, founder of Alberto-Culver Company; John W Baird chairman emeritus at Baird & Warner; Gian M. Fulgoni (CEO at comScore) and Gordon Segal, the creator of Crate & Barrel are notable honorees.

Mark Tebbe has been actively engaged in the education of entrepreneurs for more than three years. He has served as judge and mentor in the University of Chicago Booth New Venture Competition; Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Entrepreneur-in-residence for College of Engineering UIC; as well as being recognized as an expert on emerging technology with contributions published nationwide.

Laurette is a woman working in business, and is a fervent proponent of female leaders, their diversity, and technology. She's spoken at conferences like Web Summit and Inbound.

Chicago Urban League Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Chicago Urban League Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation offers entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups the chance to establish, develop and sustain their businesses. Through business mentoring sessions as well as networking opportunities and access to financial services; Supplier diversity certificates can be obtained along with proposals for public and private contracts. Furthermore, free entrepreneurship webinars as well as startup mentors are available.

The Urban League currently provides services to over 6,300 job seekers and business owners who reside in Chatham. Patrons are able to support the Urban League's development by making planned gifts. This ensures that it continues to provide services for the next generations.

This program allows aspiring entrepreneurs to get assistance from CEOs, business experts as well as other experts. The workshops on procurement, technology and access to capital will be held all day long. These workshops are open to all who wish to become an entrepreneur.

Each IMPACT fellow is partnered with one African American leader from their community to create an intergenerational exchange of knowledge. Entrepreneurs attending nine monthly learning sessions are required to complete their homework in between sessions in order to complete the presentation of their growth plans following their fellowship. IMPACT Fellows can also use an 1871 shared workspace and other incubators during the program.

Sunshine Enterprises

Sunshine Enterprises aims to help high-potential business owners in neighborhoods that have limited resources grow their businesses, and to transform their communities. It is possible thanks to their 12-week Community Business Academy, and the continuous Business Acceleration Service assistance, including microgrants, workshops and the coaching.

Sunshine gives entrepreneurs financial support which can prove to be a significant obstacle to the creation or growth of an enterprise. Their Business Coaches collaborate one-on-1 with each entrepreneurs to identify what type of financing is necessary and devise a plan to obtain it. Sunshine is also in partnership in partnership with many financial partners like Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives (CNI), Byline Bank, CIBC Bank as well as Wintrust Community Bank.

The business model behind Rising Tide Capital is the inspiration behind this non-profit's operation. President Obama has recognized Rising Tide Capital for their Community Business Academy which has been instrumental in bringing life back to areas and improve the lives of people. 94% of the graduates are now able to launch new businesses or create jobs.

Sunshine Enterprises also provides support for local entrepreneurs through UChicago Local. The partnership between UChicago Local together with UChicago Medicine enables realigning procurement departments in order to utilize the services of local suppliers who can provide competitive bids and help expand small-scale businesses in Chicago's economy while simultaneously contributing to projects that impact the social environment at the university. UChicago Local also links local entrepreneurs served through Sunshine Enterprises with other programming like Chicago Innovation Exchange or Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship located at Law School - further expanding opportunities.

Incubatoredu

INCubatoredu gives students an opportunity to experiment with entrepreneurship, by creating their own startup. Students will be guided by a mentor or coach in each class to assist them in the projects they are working on, like washable foot inserts and social applications.

When teams of students progress through the curriculum students learn improve and develop their startup ideas by conducting customer and idea exploration as well as market research, prototype building, and pitching. This helps to develop cooperation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills as well as teaching students to adapt quickly to changes.

Each team competes to win funding during the INCubatoredu National Pitch, which takes place every year. This opportunity provides teams with an opportunity to network with investors and expert advice from business professionals - an event known for the shark tank-style pitching sessions.

INCubatoredu provides students and teachers with an exceptional opportunity to form strong bonds that last beyond the boundaries of the classroom, impacting schools as well as careers, and the communities that go beyond the walls of the classroom. Learn from INCubatoredu's former students about its surprising and anticipated life-changing effects!