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.

Beverly Area Planning 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.

Beverly Area Planning 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:
773-233-3100
ADDRESS:
1987 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60643
CAIR-Chicago
REGION:
Chicagoland, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:
CAIR-Chicago is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit Muslim civil rights organization registered independently in Illinois.  CAIR is the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy group. CAIR-Chicago functions as an independent organization that sets its own strategy and goals. They work to attain equal opportunity for - and normalize the image of - Muslims in America through defending civil rights, fighting bigotry, and promoting tolerance. our Civil Rights Department provides pro bono legal services to Muslims who have faced discrimination as a result of their race, religion, or ethnicity.
PHONE:
(312) 212-1520
ADDRESS:
17 N. State Street, Suite 1500
Chicago, IL 60602
Cambodian Association of Illinois
REGION:
Chicagoland, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:
The mission of CAI is to enable refugees and immigrants from Cambodia residing in Illinois, especially those in metropolitan Chicago, to become self-sufficient, productive participants in American society while preserving and enhancing their cultural heritage and community.
PHONE:
773-878-7090
ADDRESS:
2831 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
Celebrate Argyle
REGION:
Local
DESCRIPTION:
Celebrate Argyle is a community initiative that aims to shine a spotlight on immigrant-owned restaurants and businesses in the West Argyle Historic District as a unique culinary destination, while also connecting community members to critical resources to meet pressing needs through the pandemic and beyond. Celebrate Argyle hopes to amplify the community’s rich immigrant stories, those that shape, define, and impact Asia on Argyle.
PHONE:
312-273-9940
ADDRESS:
1069 W Argyle
Chicago, IL 60640
Center for Asian American Media
REGION:
National
DESCRIPTION:
The Center for Asian American Media has experienced journalists with the latest and most authentic news.  They check their news from several sources before publishing it on their portal. They have business advisors, marketing and media personnel in their team who provide insights and analysis on the news.
ChiBizHub
NAME:
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland
DESCRIPTION:
The mission of ChiBizHub is to help Chicago entrepreneurs grow and succeed. They provide small businesses with free, easy access to the help they need when they need it.
PHONE:
773-755-4989
ADDRESS:
Chicago, Illinois
Chicago’s Sunshine Enterprises, 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 Chicago's Sunshine Enterprises, Inc. NBDC is a Business Stage Specialist. More information about the NBDC program is available at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bacp/sbc/neighborhoodbusinessdevcenters.html
PHONE:
312-868-0040
ADDRESS:
503 E 61st Street
Chicago, IL 60637
Chicago Asian Women Empowerment
REGION:
Chicagoland
DESCRIPTION:
Chicago Asian Women Empowerment (Chi-AWE) is a 100% volunteer-run 501(c)3 non-profit with the mission to Empower AAPI women, Amplify their voices, and Build a better community.
PHONE:
224-534-9772
ADDRESS:
47 W. Polk St. Ste 100-121
Chicago, IL 60605
Chicago Asian Women Empowerment
REGION:
Chicagoland
ADDRESS:
Chicago, IL
Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce
REGION:
Local
DESCRIPTION:
Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce's mission is to improve and expand business opportunities and to educate others on the history, and culture of the Chinese American community. Chinatown Chamber's vision is to create a vibrant and exciting destination, for visitors to explore, attractions and incentives for investors, innovative technology and business establishment support.
PHONE:
312-326-5320
ADDRESS:
2169B S China Place
Chicago, IL 60616