Help ICNC continue to support local entrepreneurs and small businesses on Giving Tuesday! We will be introducing the departments of ICNC, the work that they do, and their recent successes on this page.
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Economic Development
The Economic Development Department advocates to City of Chicago decision makers on behalf of ICNC's small businesses to maintain a healthy business climate. The areas of focus include, but are not limited to:
Successes:
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Workforce Development
Through the Workforce Development Department, Priscilla and Nancy provide support to local small business owners with human resources and personnel management. Their support to entrepreneurs include, but are not limited to:
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Just ahead of our our busy season, Nancy went above & beyond to help understand our hiring needs... We were able to tangibly hire a full time staffer and a seasonal employee -- both are now critical members of our team... We now plan to coordinate as much as possible with Nancy and her team, as we... remain committed to employing individuals from all walks of life and communities across Chicagoland.
- Alan Moy, Viet Nom Nom
- Alan Moy, Viet Nom Nom
ICNC hosts an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training program that is designed to provide women with the technical training and skills necessary to obtain a professional career in the healthcare industry.
277 women have successfully graduated from the program since 2008 and recruitment for the 2019 cohort is currently underway. |
I loved the fact that the EMT program through ICNC focused on women...many of who were just like me at the beginning of the program. Many of us were struggling, in between jobs and just looking for an opportunity. We did not take this for granted and appreciate the chance we were given.
- J. Jones
- J. Jones
IL SBDC International Trade Center
The IL SBDC International Trade Center (ITC) provides support to local small business owners who are interested in exporting their products. The ITC offers a variety of services, including:
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Illinois Small Business Development Center
The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) strengthens both start-up and existing businesses by providing valuable assistance focused on a company's specific needs in the areas of business planning, finance, expansion, and more.