NAME:
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland
DESCRIPTION:
1871 is Chicago’s innovation hub and the #1 ranked private business incubator in the world. It exists to inspire, equip, and support early stage, growth stage and corporate innovators in building extraordinary businesses. 1871 is home to ~400 technology startups, ~200 growth stage companies, and ~1,500 members, and is supported by an entire ecosystem focused on accelerating their growth and creating jobs in the Chicagoland area. The member experience includes virtual and in person access to workshops, events, mentorship, and more. The nonprofit organization has 350 mentors available to its members, alongside access to more than 200 partner corporations, universities, education programs, accelerators, venture funds and others. Since its inception in 2012, more than 850 alumni companies are currently still active, have created over 14,500 jobs, and have raised more than $3.5 billion in follow-on capital.
WEBSITE:
PHONE:
(312) 239-0310
ADDRESS:
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #1212
Chicago, IL 60654
Chicago, IL 60654
NAME:
REGION:
National
DESCRIPTION:
Accion is a global nonprofit committed to creating a financially inclusive world, with a trailblazing legacy in microfinance and fintech impact investing. Accion works to empower people who are underserved, revolutionizing financial services for people who are left out. Their mission is to give people the financial tools they need to improve their lives.
WEBSITE:
PHONE:
202-393-5113
ADDRESS:
1101 15th St NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20005
Washington, DC 20005
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland, Southern Illinois, Illinois, National
DESCRIPTION:
Asian American & Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) expands and mobilizes resources for AAPI communities to build a more just and equitable society.
PHONE:
(510) 463-3155
ADDRESS:
1714 Franklin Street, Suite 386
Oakland, CA 94612
Oakland, CA 94612
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.
WEBSITE:
PHONE:
773-739-9283
ADDRESS:
5415 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60640
Chicago, IL 60640
NAME:
REGION:
Chicagoland, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:
The Asian Giving Circle (AGC) was created in 2002 to build support for nonprofit organizations addressing the challenges of this diverse community, made up of more than 30 ethnic groups speaking hundreds of languages and dialects.
AGC has contributed more than $200,000 to nonprofit organizations serving Asian American residents in the Chicago region. They are a member of the AAPIP National Giving Circle Network.
AGC has contributed more than $200,000 to nonprofit organizations serving Asian American residents in the Chicago region. They are a member of the AAPIP National Giving Circle Network.
PHONE:
312-616-8000
ADDRESS:
33 S. State Street Suite 750
Chicago, IL 60603
Chicago, IL 60603
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.
WEBSITE:
PHONE:
773-755-4989
ADDRESS:
Chicago, Illinois
NAME:
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.
WEBSITE:
PHONE:
312-616-8000
ADDRESS:
33 S. State Street Suite 750
Chicago, IL 60603
Chicago, IL 60603
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.
WEBSITE:
PHONE:
312-755-8880
ADDRESS:
216 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60606
Chicago, IL 60606
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 Greater Roseland Chamber of Commerce NBDC is a Place-Based Generalist and a Capital Specialist. More information about the NBDC program is available at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bacp/sbc/neighborhoodbusinessdevcenters.html
The Greater Roseland Chamber of Commerce NBDC is a Place-Based Generalist and a Capital Specialist. More information about the NBDC program is available at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bacp/sbc/neighborhoodbusinessdevcenters.html
PHONE:
773-785-4000
ADDRESS:
1000 E 111thSt
Chicago, IL 60628
Chicago, IL 60628
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 Greater Southwest Development Corporation NBDC is a Place-Based Generalist, Capital Specialist, and Peer-to-Peer Trainer. More information about the NBDC program is available at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bacp/sbc/neighborhoodbusinessdevcenters.html
The Greater Southwest Development Corporation 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
The Greater Southwest Development Corporation NBDC is a Place-Based Generalist, Capital Specialist, and Peer-to-Peer Trainer. More information about the NBDC program is available at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bacp/sbc/neighborhoodbusinessdevcenters.html
The Greater Southwest Development Corporation 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
WEBSITE:
PHONE:
773-436-1000
ADDRESS:
2601 W 63rd St
Chicago, IL 60629
Chicago, IL 60629