Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago (ICNC)
2010 W. Fulton St., Suite 280,Chicago, IL 60612
312-421-3941 Fax: 312-421-1871
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FCC Business Incubator
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Kinzie Corridor
Fulton-Carroll Center
Background
ICNC's mission is "to strengthen companies in the Kinzie Industrial Corridor and to facilitate economic and community development."
Since 1967, when a small group of business owners came together to address crime and inadequate garbage pick-up on the Near West side, ICNC has worked to connect hundreds of company owners and pave the way for a thriving business community in the Kinzie Industrial Corridor. Initiatives which have benefited the local business community include:
- Planned Manufacturing District - created in 1998 to ensure that industry in the Kinzie Corridor is never crowded out by residential development.
- Tax Increment Financing (TIF) - designated in 1998, the fund provides millions of dollars for infrastructure improvements and training to Kinzie Corridor companies and projects which benefit the community.
- Fulton-Carroll Center (FCC) - granted to ICNC in 1980 and to KIDC (partnering 501(c)(3) organization ) in 1984 from the Department of Commerce, ICNC's 410,000 square-foot small business incubator houses over 120 tenants and provides no-cost business development services and resources. In 2006, FCC was recognized internationally with the "Incubator of the Year" award (NBIA).
- Kinzie Industrial Development Corporation or KIDC - formed in 1984 as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) partner to ICNC, KIDC shares ICNC's mission of enhancing economic and community development focused on providing economic development assistance to the larger Near West side community.
Today, ICNC is comprised of over 400 member companies and represents the Kinzie Corridor's rapidly growing business community, comprised of over 2,000 small businesses. Increased funding and a growing membership base have allowed ICNC to continue to expand its services and impact.
No-Cost Programs & Services
Small Business Development
Placement Services
Computer Classes
Govt. Services & Grants Liaison
Business Advocacy
Energy Cost Savings
50% Training Reimbursement
EMT Classes
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Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago (ICNC)
2010 W. Fulton St., Suite 280,Chicago, IL 60612
312-421-3941 Fax: 312-421-1871
Kinzie Corridor
Fulton-Carroll Center
ICNC's No-Cost Services
Government Services & Grants - from infrastructure repairs to business grants and loans.
Business Advocacy - business-friendly zoning and regulations, infrastructure investment, transportation & more.
Small Business Development - finance, marketing, business plan development, web-sites and more.
Training - 50% training reimbursements, Computer classes, Medical Training/EMT and more.
Placement Services - assistance in identifying and pre-screening high quality employees and HR assistance
Events - Business luncheon, Summer fundraiser, Boat trip, Holiday party, Networking parties, BBQ's & more
Incubator Space - Lease in our 410,000 square foot incubator space - FREE business development services
No-Cost Programs & Services
Members
Recent Grants to ICNC-area companies
Incubating over 100 small business tenants
Kinzie Corridor
ICNC's Fulton-Carroll Center
Serving over 2,000
area companies
