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
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
Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) (Aurora)
REGION:
Illinois, National
DESCRIPTION:
The mission of the Women's Business Development Center is to support and accelerate business development and growth, targeting women and serving all diverse business owners, in order to strengthen their participation in, and impact on, the economy.
PHONE:
312.853.3477 x 390
ADDRESS:
43 West Galena Boulevard
Aurora, IL 60506
Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) (Chicago)
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland, National
DESCRIPTION:
The mission of the Women's Business Development Center is to support and accelerate business development and growth, targeting women and serving all diverse business owners, in order to strengthen their participation in, and impact on, the economy.
PHONE:
312-853-3477
ADDRESS:
8 S Michigan, 4th floor
Chicago, IL 60603
Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) (Little Village)
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland, National
DESCRIPTION:
The mission of the Women's Business Development Center is to support and accelerate business development and growth, targeting women and serving all diverse business owners, in order to strengthen their participation in, and impact on, the economy.
PHONE:
312.853.3477 x 580
ADDRESS:
3610 West 26th Street, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60623
Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) (South Suburbs)
REGION:
Local, Chicagoland, National
DESCRIPTION:
The mission of the Women's Business Development Center is to support and accelerate business development and growth, targeting women and serving all diverse business owners, in order to strengthen their participation in, and impact on, the economy.
PHONE:
312.853.3477 x 610
ADDRESS:
4137 Sauk Trail, Suite 132, Room V
Richton Park, IL 60471
Women’s Business Development Center 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 Women's Business Development Center NBDC is a Business Stage Specialist and Capital Specialist. More information about the NBDC program is available at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bacp/sbc/neighborhoodbusinessdevcenters.html
PHONE:
312-853-3477
ADDRESS:
8 S Michigan ave, 4th Fl
Chicago, IL 60603