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It takes guts to start a business; it’s even harder to grow and scale it.
We at the IHCC understand. That’s why our team of business advisors and program managers work arduously to help entrepreneurs take the first steps into starting a business.
It also takes a lot of hard work to keep the business alive. It’s our mission to help already established businesses grow and succeed. And what if you want to become a certified business? We got you.
What if you want to obtain access to grants or loans? We have the programs to help you through that process. And if we don’t know the answer, we will find out.
You are not alone.
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What we do
We provide various programs to boost entrepreneurship. Discover yours.
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
(SBDC) at IHCC offers no-cost advising and is dedicated to helping new entrepreneurs realize their dream of business ownership…
ILLINOIS TOLLWAY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Illinois Tollway Technical Assistance Program is designed to prepare emerging and established transportation-related construction and professional engineering services firms with …
COOK COUNTY SMALL BUSINESS SOURCE
The Cook County Small Business Source Program provides one-on-one business advising to address the unique needs of businesses at no cost.
ILLINOIS APEX ACCELERATOR PROGRAM
The Illinois APEX Accelerator Program, formerly known as the PTAC Program, advises business owners on how to maximize opportunities and get exposed to local, statewide and government agencies.
Resilient Communities Initiative
The Resilient Communities Initiative supports small businesses and neighborhoods impacted by immigration enforcement through immediate microgrants, shop local campaigns, and resources to help entrepreneurs navigate challenges.
LTNtech INCUBATOR
First-of-its kind partnership between IHCC and 1871 to help Latinx entrepreneurs thrive in the Chicago tech economy…
How can we help?
I'm interested in starting a business.
Free business counseling services
I'm a small business owner.
One-on-one assistance to help you access capital or bid on government contracts
I'm a corporation.
Different events and programming opportunities