Chicago Entrepreneur Programs

Chicago businessmen know that practical business requires an attitude of gratitude towards customers as well as having the appropriate supplies of fuel.

They provide fresh thinking and new perspectives across a wide range of sectors that range from digital manufacturing to industrial parts distribution and foam insulation and often take into consideration pressing social issues in their work.

The Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame

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Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame recognizes innovators in business that have created a positive impact in their respective communities. Since 1985, more than 500 successful entrepreneurs have earned this award; students as well as business executives and politicians alike have used the honor to recognize the entrepreneurial spirit. Leonard Lavin, founder of Alberto-Culver Company; John W Baird chairman emeritus of Baird & Warner; Gian M. Fulgoni (CEO at comScore) and Gordon Segal, the creator of Crate & Barrel are notable recipients.

Mark Tebbe is an active part of the area of education for entrepreneurs over the last 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 has a background as an entrepreneur, and advocate for women in technology as well as leadership and diversity. She has spoken at events such as Web Summit and Inbound.

The Chicago Urban League Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Chicago Urban League Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation provides entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups the chance to start, expand and sustain their businesses. Bids and certificates of diversity for suppliers for private or public contracting could be obtained by pursuing business mentorship meetings, networking and financial tools and access to funding. Webinars on entrepreneurship for free along with startup mentors, are also available.

The Urban League provides assistance to more than 6,300 owners of businesses and job seekers in Chatham. Patrons are able to support the Urban League's expansion by making planned gifts. This will ensure that its work continues for future generations.

The program enables entrepreneurs who are aspiring to seek guidance from experts in business, including CEOs and others. In addition, workshops on topics like technology, capital access and procurement are also scheduled to occur throughout the day - no cost for those who want to become an entrepreneur!

Each IMPACT participant is assigned an African American leader from their community to create an intergenerational exchange of ideas. For the duration of the program, entrepreneurs who attend each month for nine hours of training must do homework in between each session. IMPACT Fellows also have access to an 1871 shared workspace and other incubators throughout the course of the program.

Sunshine Enterprises

Sunshine Enterprises aims to help entrepreneurs with high potential in areas who have limited resources, to expand their business, as well as transform their communities. The way to achieve this is through the 12-week Community Business Academy, and the ongoing Business Acceleration Service support, such as microgrants and workshops, and coaching.

Sunshine provides entrepreneurs with financial assistance, which is typically the most significant obstacle to establishing or growing a business. Their Business Coaches meet one-on-one with every entrepreneur to assess what type of financial assistance is needed and devise a plan to get the funding. Sunshine is also in partnership in partnership with many financial partners, including 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 acknowledged Rising Tide Capital for their Community Business Academy which has helped to revitalize areas and improve the lives of people. 94% graduates have gone on to start their own businesses or to create employment.

Sunshine Enterprises provides local entrepreneurs with help through UChicago Local. This partnership between the University and UChicago Medicine enables realigning procurement departments to make use of greater local vendors that provide competitive bids and help grow small business in Chicago's economy and assisting with social initiatives within the University. UChicago Local links Sunshine Enterprises, which serves local entrepreneurs in Chicago, by partnering with programs such as Chicago Innovation Exchange and Institute for Justice Clinic Entrepreneurship at Law School to further expand opportunities.

Incubatoredu

INCubatoredu provides students with the opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship through the creation of their own startup. Students are supported by a mentor and coach in each class to help them with their projects, such as removable foot pads that can be cleaned and social apps.

Students are taught to enhance their concepts as they progress throughout the curriculum. This includes conducting market research, idea and customer research, prototyping, and pitching. This process helps develop the ability to communicate and solve problems, as well as teaches students to swiftly change to new circumstances.

At the end of every year, every team takes part at the INCubatoredu National Pitch to compete for seed funding for their startup companies. This event provides teams with valuable networking experiences with investors and expert advice from business professionals - an event known for its Shark Tank-style pitch competitions.

Students and teachers have the opportunity to create friendships that last a lifetime with INCubatoredu which will affect their professional careers, college and communities outside of classrooms. Listen to INCubatoredu alumni share their life-changing results - both expected and unexpected!