Search our database of hundreds of resources for the Asian American community in Illinois.  This tool was developed to help connect entrepreneurs with programming to help them establish and grow their businesses and extend the reach of the assist agencies.  Request to have your organization included by clicking “Add Listing” and completing the form.          

1871
NAME:
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland
DESCRIPTION:
1871 is Chicago’s innovation hub and the #1 ranked private business incubator in the world. It exists to inspire, equip, and support early stage, growth stage and corporate innovators in building extraordinary businesses. 1871 is home to ~400 technology startups, ~200 growth stage companies, and ~1,500 members, and is supported by an entire ecosystem focused on accelerating their growth and creating jobs in the Chicagoland area. The member experience includes virtual and in person access to workshops, events, mentorship, and more. The nonprofit organization has 350 mentors available to its members, alongside access to more than 200 partner corporations, universities, education programs, accelerators, venture funds and others. Since its inception in 2012, more than 850 alumni companies are currently still active, have created over 14,500 jobs, and have raised more than $3.5 billion in follow-on capital.
PHONE:
(312) 239-0310
ADDRESS:
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #1212
Chicago, IL 60654
18th Street Development Corporation
REGION:
Chicagoland
DESCRIPTION:
The mission of the 18th Street Development Corporation is to holistically enhance the socioeconomic well-being of communities, businesses, and individuals through sustainability and financial independence.
PHONE:
312-733-2287
ADDRESS:
1843 S Carpenter St
Chicago, IL 60608
18th Street Development Corporation Neighborhood Business Development Center (NBDC)
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland
DESCRIPTION:
The City of Chicago, Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection's (BACP) Neighborhood Business Development Centers (NBDC) offer several program types to  deliver highly specialized business programs and services that help entrepreneurs start, business owners grow or sustain their small businesses, as well as assist their NBDC Program peers to build their respective capacities.

The 18th Street Development Corporation NBDC is a Place-Based Generalist, Cultural Specialist and Industry Specialist. More information about the NBDC program is available at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bacp/sbc/neighborhoodbusinessdevcenters.html
PHONE:
312.733.2287
ADDRESS:
1843 S. Carpenter St.
Chicago, IL 60608
36Squared Business Incubator Neighborhood Business Development Center (NBDC)
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland
DESCRIPTION:
The City of Chicago, Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection's (BACP) Neighborhood Business Development Centers (NBDC) offer several program types to  deliver highly specialized business programs and services that help entrepreneurs start, business owners grow or sustain their small businesses, as well as assist their NBDC Program peers to build their respective capacities.

The 36Squared NBDC is an Innovation Specialist. More information about the NBDC program is available at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bacp/sbc/neighborhoodbusinessdevcenters.html
PHONE:
312-348-7242
ADDRESS:
3636 S. Iron
Chicago, IL 60609
51st Street Business Association Neighborhood Business Development Center (NBDC)
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland
DESCRIPTION:
The City of Chicago, Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection's (BACP) Neighborhood Business Development Centers (NBDC) offer several program types to  deliver highly specialized business programs and services that help entrepreneurs start, business owners grow or sustain their small businesses, as well as assist their NBDC Program peers to build their respective capacities.

The 51st Street Business Association Neighborhood Business Development Center is a place-based generalist. More information about the NBDC program is available at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bacp/sbc/neighborhoodbusinessdevcenters.html
PHONE:
773-285-3401
ADDRESS:
220 E 51st St
Chicago, IL 60615
95th Street Business Association Neighborhood Business Development Center (NBDC)
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland
DESCRIPTION:
The City of Chicago, Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection's (BACP) Neighborhood Business Development Centers (NBDC) offer several program types to  deliver highly specialized business programs and services that help entrepreneurs start, business owners grow or sustain their small businesses, as well as assist their NBDC Program peers to build their respective capacities.

The 95th Street Business Association NBDC is a place-based generalist. More information about the NBDC program is available at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bacp/sbc/neighborhoodbusinessdevcenters.html
PHONE:
773-415-8778
ADDRESS:
2100 W 95th St
Chicago, IL 60643
ABS-CBN International
REGION:
National, Global
DESCRIPTION:
ABS-CBN affirms its mission of being in the service of the Filipino and all of its stakeholders worldwide. It is driven to pioneer, innovate, and adapt as it continues to provide information, news and entertainment that connects Filipinos  wherever they may be. 
PHONE:
650-508-6000
ADDRESS:
150 Shorelin Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065
ACCION
NAME:
REGION:
National
DESCRIPTION:
Accion is a global nonprofit committed to creating a financially inclusive world, with a trailblazing legacy in microfinance and fintech impact investing. Accion works to empower people who are underserved, revolutionizing financial services for people who are left out.  Their mission is to give people the financial tools they need to improve their lives.
PHONE:
202-393-5113
ADDRESS:
1101 15th St NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20005
ACE Next Gen
REGION:
Chicagoland, National
DESCRIPTION:
The mission of ACE Next Gen is to pave the way for next generations of AAPI entrepreneurs to boundary-breaking, continuous growth.
ADDRESS:
Chicago, IL
Alliance of Filipinos for Immigrant Rights & Empowerment (AFIRE)
REGION:
Chicagoland
DESCRIPTION:
AFIRE Chicago is a non-partisan grassroots community organization that works to build the capacity of Filipinx/a/os* to organize towards progressive change. They support the leadership of people most affected by structural injustice and make space for them at the forefront of their movements. They seek to amplify the voices of those most silenced in our community: undocumented families, new immigrants and refugees, domestic workers, low-wage workers, seniors, and youth.
PHONE:
773.580.1025
ADDRESS:
4300 N California Ave Suite 200B
Chicago, IL 60618