ICNC offers entrepreneurs an innovative community to grow small businesses through incubation, workforce development, neighborhood planning, and business advising.

Community & Neighborhood Development

In collaboration with the City of Chicago, Make City furthers initiatives to create a stronger business climate. Contact Hannah for information about grants available through the City for training staff and for making infrastructure improvements to the spaces where you grow your business.

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Human Resources

Know your business, but have limited knowledge on searching for qualified staff? The Workforce Development team is ready to help you! Contact Nancy or Priscilla for more details on how they can help you fill open positions and protect your business with essential legal human resources knowledge. Save money and time by relying on the experts.

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Incubation

Entrepreneurship Education
Never feel alone as an entrepreneur again! At Make City, you’ll enjoy a supportive community of innovative entrepreneurs with whom you can grow your business. You can click here to view available spaces or contact Bob. You’ll be proud to call Make City the home for your business. The Hatchery Chicago, a food and beverage incubator in East Garfield Park is now open.

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Are you wondering if your hobby could be a business opportunity for you? Are you ready to take your current business to the next level? If you answered yes to either question, the Small Business Development Center at Make City is ready to help you. For the Small Business Development Center and the International Trade Center, contact Enrique. 

​Learn more about the Illinois Small Business Development Center and the International Trade Center at ICNC.