1871
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.
PHONE:
(312) 239-0310
ADDRESS:
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #1212
Chicago, IL 60654
95th Street Business Association 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 95th Street Business Association 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
PHONE:
773-415-8778
ADDRESS:
2100 W 95th St
Chicago, IL 60643
Andersonville Chamber of Commerce 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 Andersonville Chamber of Commerce NBDC is a Place-Based Generalist and a Peer-to-Peer Trainer. More information about the NBDC program is available at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bacp/sbc/neighborhoodbusinessdevcenters.html
PHONE:
773-728-2995
ADDRESS:
5217 N Clark ST #3
Chicago, IL 60640
Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Chicago Area (AABA)
REGION:
Chicagoland
DESCRIPTION:
The mission of the Asian American Bar Association Greater Chicago Area includes promoting the professional growth of their members; mentoring law students and new lawyers, providing services to their local community; fostering the exchange of ideas and information among their members and community leaders; partnering with other minority organizations on common matters of concern; and offering policy recommendations on legal, social, political, and economic interests significant to their community.
PHONE:
312.775.2044
ADDRESS:
321 S Olymouth Court
Chicago, IL 60604
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
Asian American Coalition of Chicago – AACC
REGION:
Chicagoland
DESCRIPTION:
The mission of the Asian American Coalition of Chicago (AACC) is to unite all Asian Americans into a significant force for strengthening the Asian American Community in the United States; enriching Asian cultural values, and recognizing the importance of Asian American contributions to American democracy and the economy.
PHONE:
630-440-7730
ADDRESS:
5N620 Chambellan Lane
Wayne, IL 60184
Asian American Executive Network
REGION:
Chicagoland
DESCRIPTION:
The Asian American Executive Network is an informal networking group for networking, collaboration, and advocacy on behalf of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.  All AAPI executives, community leaders, and advocates are welcome to participate.
PHONE:
630-699-5168
ADDRESS:
Illinois
Austin African American Business Networking Association 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 Austin African American Business Networking Association 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
PHONE:
773-626-4497
ADDRESS:
5820 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce
REGION:
Local
DESCRIPTION:
Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce's mission is to improve and expand business opportunities and to educate others on the history, and culture of the Chinese American community. Chinatown Chamber's vision is to create a vibrant and exciting destination, for visitors to explore, attractions and incentives for investors, innovative technology and business establishment support.
PHONE:
312-326-5320
ADDRESS:
2169B S China Place
Chicago, IL 60616
Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council (ChicagoMSDC)
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.
PHONE:
312-755-8880
ADDRESS:
216 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60606