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.

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. To learn more, contact Natalie Shmulik at Natalie@thehatcherychicago.com or follow The Hatchery on Facebook.

Boat Cruise - Early Bird Pricing Until May 10th!

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! Take advantage of earlybird pricing until May 10th. 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...

  • Reaching beyond our walls! Through the support of the Coleman Foundation, the Make City team will soon launch an initiative to increase the participation of women and minority owned businesses within the Make City community.
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  • ICNC is an award winning Mixed Use Incubator! Click here to learn more about one of ICNC's recent accomplishments in manufacturing incubation.
  • Shoe Drop, a Make City incubator company, is a mail-in repair service that will now be opening a retail location in the Loop. Read more about it in the Chicago Magazine. 
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  • Cheryl Crockett of Crockett Cookies, a Make City incubator company, was named as one of the Chicago Defender's Women of Excellence for 2018.
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