Chicago Entrepreneur Programs

Chicago entrepreneurs understand that real-world business requires cultivating an attitude that is a sense of appreciation for customers in addition to being able to access the right resources for fuel.

Within their responsibilities, they often tackle pressing social challenges.

Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame

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Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame honors business innovators who have made a positive impact in their respective communities. Since 1985, over 500 notable entrepreneurs have received this prestigious honor; students entrepreneurs, business professionals and even government officials alike can use the honor to honor 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 honorees.

Mark Tebbe has been actively engaged in the education of entrepreneurs for more than 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 as well as an advocate for women in technology as well as leadership and diversity. She has given speeches at various events such as Web Summit, Inbound, Collision and Forbes conferences. Additionally, she co-hosted events for Technori the media business which assists founders and owners to get to know their businesses more deeply.

The Chicago Urban League Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

The Chicago Urban League Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation offers entrepreneurs of color with opportunities to begin, develop and maintain their business. Diversity certificates for suppliers and bids to bid on private or public contracts could be obtained through business mentoring meetings, networking, financial resources as well as access to funding. Free entrepreneurship webinars and startup mentors, are also provided.

The Urban League provides assistance to over 6,300 entrepreneurs and job seekers in Chatham. Donors can support the Urban League's development through planned contributions. It will help ensure its work continues for future generations.

Entrepreneurs who are considering starting their own business can benefit from guidance from experienced CEOs as well as other business professionals by participating in this event. Training sessions on technology, procurement and access to capital will take place all day long. These sessions are completely free to anyone who wants to become an entrepreneur.

Every IMPACT fellow is partnered with an African American leader from their community, creating an intergenerational exchange of knowledge. Entrepreneurs who attend nine monthly training sessions will be required to do homework between sessions as part of the growth plan presentation after their fellowship. IMPACT Fellows are also able to use the an 1871 shared workspace and other incubators in the course of their fellowship.

Sunshine Enterprises

Sunshine Enterprises aims to help high-potential business owners in neighborhoods with limited resources to grow their business, as well as improve their community. This is made possible by the 12-week Community Business Academy, and their ongoing Business Acceleration Services assistance, including microgrants, workshops and training.

Sunshine gives entrepreneurs financial support that could be a huge obstacle to the creation or growth of a new business. Sunshine's business Coaches of Sunshine consult on a one-on-1 basis with entrepreneurs to decide the type of funding needed and develop an action plan. Sunshine is also in partnership with a wide range of financial partners like Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives (CNI), Byline Bank, CIBC Bank as well as Wintrust Community Bank.

The model of Rising Tide Capital is the inspiration behind this non-profit's operation. President Obama recognized Rising Tide Capital for their Community Business Academy which has helped to revitalize neighborhoods and change the lives of people. The majority of graduates are now able to launch companies or establish jobs.

Sunshine Enterprises provides local entrepreneurs with help through UChicago Local. The collaboration between UChicago Medicine and the University permits the realignment of the procurement department in order to use more local vendors that offer competition-based proposals. This helps grow the small businesses that are located in Chicago while also contributing to the social-impact initiatives of the university. UChicago Local also links local entrepreneurs who are served through Sunshine Enterprises with other programming such as Chicago Innovation Exchange or Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship in Law School - further expanding opportunities.

Incubatoredu

INCubatoredu provides students with the opportunity to experience entrepreneurship in a real way while they develop their own startup company. Students will be assisted by a mentor or instructor in every class, who help with their projects, such as removable foot pads that can be cleaned and apps for social networking.

The students will be taught how to develop their thinking as they move throughout the curriculum. This includes conducting market studies, research on customers and ideas exploratory exercises, building prototypes and pitching. The process encourages communication and problem solving skills in addition to teaching students to swiftly adapt to changes.

Each team competes for funding at the INCubatoredu National Pitch, which occurs every year. The opportunity offers teams valuable networking experiences with investors and insightful advice from business leaders - an event known for its Shark Tank-style pitch competitions.

Teachers and students can create strong bonds to INCubatoredu which will affect their lives, careers, and the wider community outside of their classrooms. Take a listen to INCubatoredu alumni share their life-changing results - both expected as well as unexpected!