Rogers Park Business Alliance 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 Rogers Park Business Alliance NBDC is a Place-Based Generalist, Business Stage Specialist, Capital Specialist, and Cultural Specialist. More information about the NBDC program is available at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bacp/sbc/neighborhoodbusinessdevcenters.html
PHONE:
773-508-5885
ADDRESS:
1448 W Morse Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
Small Business Administration (SBA)
REGION:
National
DESCRIPTION:
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps Americans start, grow, and build resilient businesses. The SBA funds Small Business Development Centers, International Trade Centers and Procurement Technical Assistance Centers to provide counseling and training to small businesses including working with the SBA to develop and provide informational tools to support business start-ups and existing business expansion.

The agency also helps small businesses get funding by setting guidelines for loans and reducing lender risk. These SBA-backed loans make it easier for small businesses to get the funding they need.
PHONE:
800-827-5722
Small Business Administration (SBA) – Chicago – Main Office
REGION:
Illinois
DESCRIPTION:
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps Americans start, grow, and build resilient businesses. The SBA funds Small Business Development Centers, International Trade Centers and Procurement Technical Assistance Centers to provide counseling and training to small businesses including working with the SBA to develop and provide informational tools to support business start-ups and existing business expansion.  

The agency also helps small businesses get funding by setting guidelines for loans and reducing lender risk. These SBA-backed loans make it easier for small businesses to get the funding they need.

The Chicago - Main Office serves Boone, Bureau, Carroll, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Ford, Grundy, Henry, Iroquois, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, La Salle, Lake, Lee, Livingston, Marshall, McHenry, Mercer, Ogle, Putnam, Rock Island, Stark, Stephenson, Whiteside, Will, and Winnebago counties.
PHONE:
312-353-4528
ADDRESS:
332 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60604
Small Business Administration (SBA) – Springfield
REGION:
Local, Southern Illinois, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps Americans start, grow, and build resilient businesses. The SBA funds Small Business Development Centers, International Trade Centers and Procurement Technical Assistance Centers to provide counseling and training to small businesses including working with the SBA to develop and provide informational tools to support business start-ups and existing business expansion.  

The agency also helps small businesses get funding by setting guidelines for loans and reducing lender risk. These SBA-backed loans make it easier for small businesses to get the funding they need.

The Springfield Office serves Adams, Alexander, Bond, Brown, Calhoun, Cass, Champaign, Christian, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, DeWitt, Douglas, Edgar, Edwards, Effingham, Franklin, Fulton, Gallatin, Green, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henderson, Jackson, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jersey, Johnson, Knox, Lawrence, Logan, Macon, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Mason, Massac, McDonough, McLean, Menard, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Moultrie, Peoria, Perry, Piatt, Pike, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, Richland, Saline, Sangamon, Schuyler, Scott, Shelby, St. Clair, Tazewell, Union, Vermillion, Wabash, Warren, Washington, Wayne, White, Williamson, and Woodford counties.
PHONE:
312-353-4528
ADDRESS:
3330 Ginger Creek Rd., Suite B
Springfield, IL 62711
Somercor
NAME:
REGION:
Chicagoland
DESCRIPTION:
Leading with Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans, SomerCor offers a unique range of financial solutions to help grow your business. Our objective is to identify the best financial option for your business and guide you through the entire process.
PHONE:
312-360-3300
ADDRESS:
601 S Lasalle, Suite 510
Chicago, IL 60605
South Asian American Chamber of Commerce
REGION:
Illinois
DESCRIPTION:
The South Asian American Chamber of Commerce promotes South Asian-owned and operated businesses by providing networking opportunities, government advocacy and technical programming and assistance. The Chamber is funded by public and corporate sponsors, and serves all South Asian businesses in Illinois.
PHONE:
773-875-1507
The Asian American Foundation (TAAF)
REGION:
National
DESCRIPTION:
The mission of The Asian American Foundation is to serve the Asian American and Pacific Islander community in their pursuit of belonging and prosperity that is free from discrimination, slander, and violence.
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
US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC)
REGION:
National
DESCRIPTION:
The mission of the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce is to be the gateway to corporate and government contracts, Pan Asian American suppliers, information about Asian Americans and Asia Pacific and Indian Subcontinent markets.
PHONE:
312-273-5000
ADDRESS:
500 N Michigan, Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60611
Wessex504
NAME:
REGION:
Chicagoland
DESCRIPTION:
Together with their banking partners, Wessex504 provides loans to small business projects that lead to job creation, greater economic activity and, therefore, vibrant communities.
PHONE:
312-527-4927
ADDRESS:
790 W Frontage Rd, Suite 337
Northfield, IL 60093