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.

Southeast Chicago 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 Southeast Chicago 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:
773-734-0626
ADDRESS:
8334 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
South East Chicago Commission 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 South East Chicago Commission Neighborhood Business Development Center NBDC is a Place-Based Generalist and Industry Specialist. More information about the NBDC program is available at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bacp/sbc/neighborhoodbusinessdevcenters.html
PHONE:
773-324-6926
ADDRESS:
1511 E 53rd St
Chicago, IL 60615
South Loop 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 South Loop 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:
773-254-7225
ADDRESS:
3538 S Halsted
Chicago, IL 60609
South Shore Chamber, Inc. 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 South Shore Chamber, Inc. 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:
773-955-9508
ADDRESS:
1750 E 71st St
Chicago, IL 60649
StartOut
NAME:
REGION:
National
DESCRIPTION:
StartOut accelerates the growth of the LGBTQ+ community to drive its economic empowerment, building a world where every LGBTQ+ entrepreneur has equal access to lead, succeed, and shape the workforce of the future.
PHONE:
(415) 275-2446
State of Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion – Business Enterprise Program
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland, Southern Illinois, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:
The State of Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion's Business Enterprise Program (BEP) for businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and competitive business environment that will support underrepresented businesses increase their capacity, grow revenue, and enhance credentials.
PHONE:
1-312-814-4190
ADDRESS:
100 West Randolph 4-100
Chicago, IL 60601-3218
Stir-Friday Night
REGION:
Chicagoland
DESCRIPTION:
Stir-Friday Night is an ensemble of Asian-American actors/writers that travels the nation performing improv and sketch shows that educate all audiences, from an Asian-American perspective.
Stop AAPI Hate
REGION:
National
DESCRIPTION:
The mission of Stop AAPI Hate is to advance equity, justice, and power by dismantling systemic racism and building a multiracial movement to end anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) hate. 
Thai Illinois Chamber of Commerce
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:
The chamber helps Thai run businesses expand networking and organizes special events that support those businesses. Their network will provide advice and support.
PHONE:
630-258-3045
ADDRESS:
7439 S Harlem
Bridgeview, IL 60455
Thai Illinois Chamber of Commerce
REGION:
Illinois
PHONE:
(630)-258-3045
ADDRESS:
7430 S. Harlem Ave.
Bridgeview, IL 60455