Chicago Entrepreneur Programs

Chicago business people understand that running a real world business demands cultivating the attitude of gratitude to clients, and having the right energy sources.

They provide fresh thinking and fresh perspectives in a variety of fields including digital manufacturing, industrial parts distribution, as well as foam insulation - and often take on pressing social issues as part of their mission.

The Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame

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The Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame honors business leaders who are innovative who have had a significant impact on their community. Since 1985, over 500 prominent entrepreneurs have been awarded this honor. Students entrepreneurs, business professionals and even politicians alike have used this as a way to celebrate entrepreneurialism. 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 recipients.

Mark Tebbe has been actively engaged in the education of entrepreneurs over the last 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 is an entrepreneur and woman working in business and a strong supporter of women's management, inclusion and technological advancements. She has been a speaker at conferences like Web Summit, Inbound, Collision and Forbes conferences. In addition she was a co-host for events hosted by Technori the media business which assists founders and owners in getting to know their businesses more deeply.

The Chicago Urban League Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

The Chicago Urban League Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation provides entrepreneurs of color the chance to begin, develop and maintain their business. Supplier diversity certificates and bids for private or public contracting are available by pursuing business mentorship, networking events, financial resources in addition to access funding. In addition, free webinars on entrepreneurship as well as startup mentors are available.

The Urban League currently provides services for more than 6,300 job applicants and business owners in Chatham. In the future, those who support it can help support this expansion by making planned gifts for the Urban League; such donations ensure its work can continue for future generations.

This event allows entrepreneurs in the process to get advice from experts in business, including CEOs as well as other experts. In addition, workshops related to technologies, capital access, and procurement will also occur throughout the day - absolutely free to anyone who wants to be an entrepreneur!

Each IMPACT fellow is partnered with one African American leader from their group, resulting in the opportunity for intergenerational sharing of information. For the duration of the IMPACT experience participants who participate in each month for nine hours of training have to complete homework between each meeting. IMPACT Fellows can also use common workspaces at 1871 as well as other incubators throughout the course of the program.

Sunshine Enterprises

Sunshine Enterprises aims to help high-potential business owners in neighborhoods that have limited resources grow their businesses, and to transform their communities. Their 12-week Community Business Academy and ongoing Support for Business Acceleration Services (such as microgrants, coaching, workshops and networking opportunities) aid in this.

Sunshine offers entrepreneurs financing support that can be a major barrier in starting or growing the business. Sunshine's Business Coaches work one-on-one with each business owner to determine what kind of finance is required and develop a strategy to secure the funding. Sunshine is also in partnership with an array of financial partners like Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives (CNI), Byline Bank, CIBC Bank, and Wintrust Community Bank.

The concept of Rising Tide Capital is the inspiration behind this non-profit's operation. President Obama has recognized Rising Tide Capital for their Community Business Academy which has contributed to the revitalization of communities and transform lives. The majority of graduates are now able to launch companies or establish jobs.

Sunshine Enterprises provides local entrepreneurs with help by way of UChicago Local. The collaboration between UChicago Medicine and the University allows for realigning the procurement department so that it can use more local vendors that offer the most competitive proposals. This will help grow small-scale businesses that are located within Chicago while also contributing to the social impact initiatives at the University. UChicago Local also links local entrepreneurs who are served by Sunshine Enterprises with other programming including Chicago Innovation Exchange or Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship at Law School and expands opportunities.

Incubatoredu

INCubatoredu gives students an opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship through the creation of their own startup. Students will be supported by a mentor and instructor in every class to assist them in their projects, such as cleanable shoe inserts, as well as apps for social networking.

While student teams go through the program students learn to improve the ideas of their startups through research on ideas and customers and market research. They also learn about prototyping building and pitching. The process encourages communication and problem solving skills in addition to teaching students how quickly they can adjust to changing conditions.

Each team competes to win funding during the INCubatoredu National Pitch, which takes place every year. The event is known as a shark-tank-style competition, and provides valuable chances for teams to connect with investors.

INCubatoredu offers teachers and students the chance to create lasting bonds that go beyond boundaries of the classroom, impacting schools, careers and even communities beyond classroom walls. Take a listen to INCubatoredu alumni share their life-changing effects - both expected as well as unexpected!