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.

REGION:
Chicagoland
PHONE:
630-717-4567
ADDRESS:
424 Fort Hill Dr. Bldg 100
Naperville, IL 60540
Chicago Community Trust
REGION:
Chicagoland, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:
The Chicago Community Trust is a platform for change that connects philanthropy to impact. They bring together generous donors, committed organizations, and caring residents to effect lasting change that moves our entire region forward.
PHONE:
312-616-8000
ADDRESS:
33 S. State Street Suite 750
Chicago, IL 60603
Chicago Japanese American Historical Society (CJAHS)
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:
The Chicago Japanese American Historical Society (CJAHS) is a volunteer, non profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of the Japanese American community in Chicago. Through museum collaborations, historical research, and conservation, we aim to preserve the Japanese American legacy in Chicago.
ADDRESS:
745 Beaver Rd.
Glenview, IL 60025
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland
DESCRIPTION:
A rich history of leadership and business advocacy combines with the power of people, the Chicagoland Chamber continues to foster a dynamic economy, deliver value to members, and to make Chicagoland a world-class place to live and work.
PHONE:
312-494-6700
ADDRESS:
410 N Michigan Ave, Ste 900
Chicago, IL 60611
Chicagoland 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 Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce NBDC is 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
PHONE:
312.494.6700
ADDRESS:
410 N Michigan Ave, Ste 900
Chicago, IL 60611
Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council (ChicagoMSDC)
REGION:
Chicagoland, National
DESCRIPTION:
The mission of the Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council is to certify, develop, connect, and advocate for minority suppliers as the premier supplier development organization creating sustainable and profitable relationships between minority business enterprises and major buying organizations.
PHONE:
312-755-8880
ADDRESS:
216 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60606
Chicago Shimpo
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland
DESCRIPTION:
The Chicago Shimpo is the only Japanese-English bilingual newspaper in the Midwest and remains an important and vital asset as a newspaper of record for activities and events related to U.S.-Japan relations.
Chicago Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP-Chicago)
REGION:
Chicagoland
DESCRIPTION:
TAP-Chicago is an Illinois 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization founded in 2008 to help strengthen and unite the Taiwanese and Asian American community in Chicagoland. They encourage increased civic engagement through cultural awareness, professional development, community service, and leadership programs.
ADDRESS:
191 N. Wacker Dr. Suite 1800
Chicago, IL 60606
Chicago United
REGION:
Chicagoland
DESCRIPTION:
Chicago United's mission is to achieve parity in economic opportunity for people of color by advancing multiracial leadership in corporate governance, expanding the talent pipeline for executive-level management, and growing minority businesses.
PHONE:
312-977-3060
ADDRESS:
300 East Randolph Street, Suite 40.200
Chicago, IL 60601-5075
Chicago Urban League
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland, National
DESCRIPTION:
The Chicago Urban League works to achieve equity for Black families and communities through social and economic empowerment.
PHONE:
773-285-5800
ADDRESS:
4510 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60653