World-Class Incubator

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Since 1967, the Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago has been driving business growth on Chicago’s vibrant Nearwest side. ICNC works with start-ups and established businesses in industries such as manufacturing, food processing, and technology. We provide a full range of services tailored to meet individual business needs, at no cost. In addition, ICNC is home to one of the largest business incubators in the country with over 110 tenants in its 416,000 square foot facility. Check out testimonials ​from some of ICNC's members.

​ICNC Turned 50 in 2017. Take a look at our Annual Report to see how our 50th year went! 

The Hatchery

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The Hatchery, a collaboration between ICNC and Accion Chicago to bring education, capital, and support to the Chicagoland food entrepreneur community.

Annual Boat Cruise

ICNC will be hosting its Annual Boat Cruise aboard the Anita Dee II! Connect with other ICNC companies as the boat cruises around Lake Michigan for two hours and docks for an hour, while enjoying beverages and light refreshments. 

Last year's event SOLD OUT! All ticket sales will go to support ICNC's no-cost business development services. *If you are an ICNC tenant or member, please contact Hannah Jones for a registration code.
Thursday, July 19th
2:30 PM - 4:30 (Sailing)
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (At the dock)
DuSable Harbor

What's Happening at Make City...

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  • Andy Bizub, an ICNC Board Member, of Midwest Performance Cars and Snap36, who are both ICNC Member companies, have teamed up! MPC's Porsche 911 project car was featured at Snap36's grand opening party. Read more about it here. 
  • Two owners of Make City companies, Shannon Griffith of Green Diaper Babies and Joe Weidman of 1-800-Junk-Relief.com, recently traveled to Washington D.C. for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Alumni Conference. Read about what they learned and advice they received here. ​
  • Thank God It's Natural is now available in Walmart! You can now by the natural hair care products in Walmart, Target, CVS, Sally Beauty, and Walgreens. Read a note from TGIN Founder and CEO Chris-tia Donaldson here. 
Click below to learn more about ICNC’s charitable organization.
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