Chicago Entrepreneur Programs

Chicago professionals understand that the real world of business involves cultivating a mindset of gratitude towards customers, in addition to being able to access the right energy sources.

They offer fresh ideas and new perspectives to a range of industries ranging from digital manufacturing, industrial parts distribution, and foam insulation, as well as often taking on pressing social issues in their work.

The Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame

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The Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame recognizes innovative business leaders who have had a significant influence on their communities. Over 500 entrepreneurs that have had a major contribution to their communities in the years since 1985 have been recognized with this honor. Students, government officials as well as business executives are all able to use this award to promote entrepreneurship. Leonard Lavin, founder of Alberto-Culver Company; John W Baird chairman emeritus at Baird & Warner; Gian M. Fulgoni (CEO at comScore) and Gordon Segal, the creator of Crate & Barrel are notable inductees.

Mark Tebbe has been actively taking part in the field of entrepreneurial education for over three decades. He has served as judge and mentor in the University of Chicago Booth New Venture Competition; Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Entrepreneur-in-residence for College of Engineering UIC; as well as being recognized as an expert on emerging technology with contributions published nationwide.

Laurette has a background as an entrepreneur, and champion for women's participation in tech, leadership and diversity. She has been a speaker at conferences such as Web Summit, Inbound, Collision and Forbes conferences. Additionally she hosted events with Technori which is a media firm which assists founders and owners to get to know their organizations more closely.

The Chicago Urban League Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

The Chicago Urban League Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation offers entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups with the opportunity to begin, develop and sustain businesses. Bids and certificates of diversity for suppliers for public or private contracting can be acquired through mentoring for business and networking opportunities and financial tools in addition to access financial aid. In addition, free webinars on entrepreneurship as well as startup mentors are available.

The Urban League provides assistance to more than 6,300 owners of businesses and job-seekers in Chatham. Patrons are able to support the Urban League's expansion through planned contributions. This ensures that it continues to provide services for the next generations.

This program allows aspiring entrepreneurs to receive guidance from CEOs, business experts and others. Alongside, seminars related to technologies, capital access, and procurement are also scheduled to be offered all day long - and are absolutely free to anyone who wants to start their own business!

Every IMPACT fellow is partnered with one African American leader from their community to create the opportunity for intergenerational sharing of information. As part of the final stage of the IMPACT program entrepreneurs who take part in nine learning sessions per month have to complete homework between every session. Furthermore, shared workspace is offered at 1871 or any other incubators that support startups for IMPACT fellows to use during this fellowship program.

Sunshine Enterprises

Sunshine Enterprises aims to help businesses with the highest potential that have limited resources grow their businesses, and to change their neighborhoods. Their 12 week Community Business Academy and ongoing Business Acceleration Services support (such as microgrants, coaching workshops, networking opportunities and training) aid in this.

Sunshine provides entrepreneurs with financing assistance that is often the most significant obstacle to establishing or growing a business. Sunshine's Business Coaches of Sunshine meet with entrepreneurs one-on-one to determine the type of funding needed and develop an action plan. In addition, Sunshine works with a group of financial partners, including Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives, Byline Bank, CIBC Bank and Wintrust Community Bank among many other organizations.

Rising Tide Capital's business model acts as the foundation for this organization's activities. President Obama has recognized their impact on the lives of people and reviving communities by establishing its Community Business Academy, with 94% of the graduates being able to start new jobs and businesses when they graduate from this course.

Sunshine Enterprises also provides support for local entrepreneurs through UChicago Local. This partnership between the University and UChicago Medicine enables realigning procurement departments in order to utilize more local vendors who provide competitive bids and help to grow small businesses in the Chicago economy while simultaneously contributing to projects that impact the social environment at the University. UChicago Local links Sunshine Enterprises, which serves local Chicago-based entrepreneurs with programs such as Chicago Innovation Exchange and Institute for Justice Clinic Entrepreneurship at Law School to further expand possibilities.

Incubatoredu

INCubatoredu gives students the opportunity to experience entrepreneurship in a real way as they create their own product startup. Students will be supported by a mentor and instructor in every class, who help with their projects, such as washable foot inserts and social apps.

Students will learn to improve their thinking as they move through the course. It includes market research, idea and customer research, prototyping, and pitches. This process helps develop communication and problem solving skills in addition to teaching students how to quickly adapt to changes.

Each team competes to win funding during the INCubatoredu National Pitch, which occurs every year. This event provides teams with invaluable networking opportunities with investors as well as helpful advice from top business executives This event is known for its shark tank-style pitch sessions.

INCubatoredu offers teachers and students an exceptional opportunity to form strong bonds that last beyond the classroom walls, impacting colleges, careers and even communities beyond classroom walls. Hear INCubatoredu's alumni describe its surprising and anticipated life-changing effects!