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
Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois (AACCIL)
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland, Southern Illinois, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois (AACCIL) is a resource for Asian American and other minority-owned firms and those seeking to do business with them. We aim to increase access to capital and opportunities for diverse firms through advocacy, professional development, and public-private partnerships.
PHONE:
773-739-9283
ADDRESS:
5415 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60640
City of Chicago – Department of Procurement Services – Certification and Compliance Division
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland
DESCRIPTION:
Chicago's Minority and Women-owned Business (M/WBE) Procurement Program demonstrates the City's continued commitment to the success of minority- and women-owned businesses. By promoting contracting opportunities to M/WBEs, the City's growth and economic stability is enhanced.
PHONE:
312.744.4900
ADDRESS:
121 North LaSalle Street Room 806
Chicago, IL 60602
Cook County – Office of Contract Compliance
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:
The Cook County Office of Contact Compliance (OCC) certifies for-profit businesses as Minority-Owned (MBE); Women-Owned (WBE); Veteran-Owned (VBE) Service Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVBE) and Person with Disability-Owned (PDBE)
PHONE:
(312)603-5502
ADDRESS:
69 W. Washington St., Suite 3000
Chicago, IL 60602
Evanston Chamber of Commerce
REGION:
Chicagoland, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:
The mission of the Evanston Chamber of Commerce is to foster a competitive business climate and promote economic development by providing access to a broad range of resources such as leadership, advocacy, networking, partnerships, and educational opportunities for the Evanston business community.
PHONE:
847.328.1500
ADDRESS:
1007 Church Street, Suite 106
Evanston, IL 60201
Illinois Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE)
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland, Southern Illinois, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:
The Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE) at the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is committed to providing minority-, women-, persons with disabilities and veteran-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs across the state with equitable access to opportunities and resources. Through dynamic partnerships, targeted outreach, and tailored programs and initiatives, OMEE aims to create an inclusive business ecosystem for communities that have traditionally faced systemic barriers to entry and growth. This investment spurs local economic development in underserved areas resulting in a revitalized and thriving Illinois economy.
PHONE:
312-814-7179
ADDRESS:
555 W Monroe St, 12th Floor
Chicago, IL 60661
Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Economic Strategies Development Corporation
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:
Illinois Small Business Development Centers are located throughout the state and provide information, confidential business guidance, training, and other resources for start-ups and existing small businesses. 

For more information about the SBDC network, visit: https://dceo.illinois.gov/smallbizassistance/beginhere/sbdc.html
PHONE:
312-733-2287
ADDRESS:
1843 S Carpenter St
Chicago, IL 60608
Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at South Suburban Economic Growth Initiative (SSEGI)
REGION:
Illinois
DESCRIPTION:
Illinois Small Business Development Centers are located throughout the state and provide information, confidential business guidance, training, and other resources for start-ups and existing small businesses. 

For more information about the SBDC network, visit: https://dceo.illinois.gov/smallbizassistance/beginhere/sbdc.html
PHONE:
708-232-3161
ADDRESS:
1920 W 174th St
East Hazel Crest, IL 60429
Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) International Trade Center (ITC) at Champaign County Economic Development Center (EDC)
REGION:
Illinois
DESCRIPTION:
Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) International Trade Centers (ITC) provide assistance with international trade and exporting. The centers offer information, counseling and training to existing and new-to-export companies interested in pursuing international trade opportunities.

For more information about the SBDC network, visit: https://dceo.illinois.gov/smallbizassistance/beginhere/sbdc.html
PHONE:
217-378-8535
ADDRESS:
1817 S Neil St, Suite 100
Champaign, IL 61820
Industrial Council of Nearest Chicago
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland
DESCRIPTION:
ICNC offers entrepreneurs an innovative community to grow small businesses through incubation, workforce development, neighborhood planning, and business advising.
PHONE:
(312) 421-3941
ADDRESS:
320 N Damen Ave., First Floor
Chicago, IL 60612