National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development (CAPACD)
REGION:
National
DESCRIPTION:
National CAPACD is a progressive coalition of local organization that advocate for and organize in low-income AAPI communities and neighborhoods. They strengthen and mobilize their members to build power nationally and further their vision of economic and social justice for all.
PHONE:
202-223-2442
ADDRESS:
1628 16th St, NW, 4th fl
Washington, DC 20009
National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
REGION:
National
DESCRIPTION:
The mission of the National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc.® (NMSDC®) is to serve as a growth engine for NMSDC certified minority businesses and enable our members to advance economic equity. They create connections between minority business enterprises (MBEs) and corporations, MBEs and the public sector, and MBEs and other MBEs, to help them benefit from each other, stoking entrepreneurship and growing wealth for these systemically excluded communities.
PHONE:
(212) 944-2430
ADDRESS:
1345 6th Ave. 2nd Floor, Suites 2049/2050
New York, NY 10105
OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates, Chicago Chapter (OCA Greater Chicago)
REGION:
Chicagoland
DESCRIPTION:
OCA Greater Chicago focuses on professional and leadership development and is dedicated to promoting the economic, professional, and social well-being of AAPIs in the Greater Chicago area.
PHONE:
312-820-0322
ADDRESS:
PO Box 365
Chicago, IL 60690
Six Corners Chamber of Commerce
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland
DESCRIPTION:
The mission of the Six Corners Chamber of Commerce is to influence public policy and foster a climate in which businesses can operate profitably as well as encourage and promote positive, well-balanced economic growth through business development.
PHONE:
773-685-4955
ADDRESS:
4054 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
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
U.S. Small Business Administration – 8(a) Business Development Program
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland, Southern Illinois, Illinois, Midwest, National
DESCRIPTION:
The 8(a) program is a robust nine-year program created to help firms owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Businesses that participate in the program receive training and technical assistance designed to strengthen their ability to compete effectively in the American economy. 
ADDRESS:
409 Third St. S.W., Eighth Floor
Washington, DC 20416
Uptown Chamber of Commerce
REGION:
Local
DESCRIPTION:
The mission of the Uptown Chamber of Commerce is to build a strong, unified business environment; facilitate economic development; and strengthen community- all to nurture a diverse, vibrant, thriving, and strong Uptown.
PHONE:
773-878-1064
ADDRESS:
4619 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640
World Business Chicago
REGION:
Chicagoland
DESCRIPTION:
World Business Chicago is the city of Chicago's public-private economic development agency.  Their mission is to drive inclusive economic growth and job creation, support businesses, and promote Chicago as the leading global city to help our existing companies expand as well as attract new companies.
PHONE:
(312) 553-0500
ADDRESS:
180 N Lasalle, Suite 2505
Chicago, IL 60601