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Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce 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 Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce NBDC is a place-based generalist and a Peer-to-Peer Trainer. More information about the NBDC program is available at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bacp/sbc/neighborhoodbusinessdevcenters.html

The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce 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:
773-880-5200
ADDRESS:
2468 N Lincoln
Chicago, IL 60614
Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce 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 Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce 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:
872-806-0685
ADDRESS:
4505 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
Little Village Chamber of Commerce 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 Little Village Chamber of Commerce NBDC is a cultural specialist. More information about the NBDC program is available at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bacp/sbc/neighborhoodbusinessdevcenters.html
PHONE:
773-521-5387
ADDRESS:
3610 W 26th St, 2nd Fl
Chicago, IL 60623
Logan Square Chamber of Commerce 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 Logan Square Chamber of Commerce 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:
773-489-3222
ADDRESS:
2808 N Mlwaukeee Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
Loyola University of Chicago Office of Student Diversity
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland
DESCRIPTION:
The Loyola University of Chicago Office of Student Diversity firmly believes that part of Loyola's promise to prepare people to lead extraordinary lives requires them to truly be a home for all cultures and people. They embrace all races, sexes, gender identities, gender expressions, religions, ethnic backgrounds, socio-economic classes, sexual orientations, abilities, and residency statuses. They foster the success and community building of historically underrepresented student populations through mentorship, multicultural education, academic support, and celebration of unique shared experiences
PHONE:
773-508-3909
ADDRESS:
6511 N Sheridan Rd, Suite 116
Chicago, IL 60626
Mandala South Asian Performing Arts
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland
DESCRIPTION:
Mandala connects audiences and students with the vibrancy of the performing arts traditions of South Asian. They offer powerful engagement with specialized artists and educators who represent diverse ethno-geographic, linguistic, cultural and gender identities.
PHONE:
312.212.3422
ADDRESS:
6328 N California Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659
Media Action Network for Asian Americans (MANAA)
REGION:
National
DESCRIPTION:
The Media Action Network for Asian Americans is dedicated to monitoring the media and advocating balance, sensitive, and positive coverage and portrayals of Asian Pacific Americans.
PHONE:
(213) 486-4433
ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 6188
Burbank, CA 91510-1105
Midwest Asian Health Association
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland, Southern Illinois, Illinois, Midwest
DESCRIPTION:
Midwest Asian Health Association's (MAHA) mission is to reduce health disparities for medically underserved, low-income populations in the Midwest through providing culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate services, which include community outreach education, screening and immunization, linkage to care, mental health services, and research and policy advocacy.
PHONE:
312-225-8659
ADDRESS:
218 W 26th Street
Chicago, IL 60616
Minority Business Development Agency
REGION:
National
DESCRIPTION:
The U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is the only federal agency solely dedicated to the growth and global competitiveness of minority business enterprises. MBDA invests in a national network of MBDA Business Centers, Specialty Centers, and Grantees.  Our programs offer customized business development and industry-focused services to provide greater access to capital, contracts and markets.
PHONE:
(202) 482-2332
ADDRESS:
1401 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20230
Mongolian Business Council of Chicago (MBCC)
REGION:
Chicagoland
PHONE:
312-890-MBCC
ADDRESS:
5005 Newport Drive, Suite 100
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008