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Chicago Entrepreneur Programs

Chicago business people understand that running a real world business demands cultivating a gratitude attitude towards clients, and having the right energy sources.

As part of their missions, they often tackle pressing social problems.

The Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame

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Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame honors business innovators that have created a positive impact in their respective communities. Since 1985, more than 500 successful entrepreneurs have earned this award; students entrepreneurs, business professionals and even politicians alike have used the honor to honor entrepreneurialism. Some notable inductees are Leonard Lavin (founder of Alberto-Culver Company); John W Baird (chairman in emeritus at Baird & Warner); Gian M Fulgoni (CEO of comScore) and Gordon Segal (founder of Crate & Barrel).

Mark Tebbe is an active part of the entrepreneurial education field for over three years. He has served as judge and mentor in the University of Chicago Booth New Venture Competition; Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Entrepreneur-in-residence for College of Engineering UIC; as well as being recognized as an expert on emerging technology with contributions published nationwide.

Laurette is an entrepreneur and woman in the business world and an avid proponent of female management, inclusion and tech. She has been a speaker at conferences including Web Summit, Inbound, Collision and Forbes conferences. In addition she was a co-host for events hosted by Technori which is a media firm which assists founders and owners in gaining a better understanding of their companies more intimately.

Chicago Urban League Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

The Chicago Urban League Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation provides entrepreneurs of color the chance to begin, develop and maintain their business. Bids and certificates of diversity for suppliers for public or private contracting are available through mentoring for business and networking opportunities along with financial aid and access to financing. Additionally, free entrepreneurial webinars as well as startup mentors are available.

The Urban League provides assistance to more than 6,300 owners of businesses as well as job seekers from Chatham. Donors can support the Urban League's development through planned contributions. This will ensure that it continues to provide services for the next generations.

Aspiring entrepreneurs will receive valuable tips from seasoned CEOs and other professionals in business through this program. Additionally, there will be workshops on topics like technology, capital access and procurement are also scheduled to be offered all day long - and are no cost for those who want to start their own business!

Every IMPACT Fellow is assigned an African leader within the local community they reside in, creating a knowledge exchange between generations. For the duration of the program entrepreneurs who take part in each month for nine hours of training are required to do their homework during every meeting. IMPACT Fellows are also able to use the shared workspace at 1871 and other incubators throughout the course of the program.

Sunshine Enterprises

Sunshine Enterprises aims to help high-potential business owners in neighborhoods who have limited resources, to expand their business, as well as change their neighborhoods. The way to achieve this is through their 12-week Community Business Academy, and the ongoing Business Acceleration Service assistance, including microgrants and workshops, and coaching.

Sunshine offers entrepreneurs financing support that can be a major hurdle in the beginning or expansion of the business. Their Business Coaches meet one-on-one with every entrepreneur to assess what type of financing is necessary and devise a plan to get the funding. Sunshine collaborates with an array of financiers, such as Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives (CNI), Byline Bank, CIBC Bank, and Wintrust Community Bank.

The model of Rising Tide Capital is the inspiration behind this non-profit's operation. President Obama acknowledged Rising Tide Capital for their Community Business Academy which has helped to revitalize areas and improve the lives of people. 94% graduates are now able to launch companies or establish jobs.

Sunshine Enterprises also provides support to local entrepreneurs via UChicago Local. This partnership between UChicago Medicine and the University permits the realignment of the procurement department to utilize the local suppliers that can provide competition-based proposals. This assists in growing small businesses that are located in Chicago and also contributes to the social initiatives run by the university. UChicago Local also links local entrepreneurs supported through Sunshine Enterprises with other programming including Chicago Innovation Exchange or Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship located at Law School - further expanding possibilities.

Incubatoredu

INCubatoredu gives students an authentic entrepreneurial experience while they develop their own business startup. The students are supported by a mentor and coach during each class to help them with the projects they are working on, like cleanable shoe inserts, as well as apps for social networking.

As student teams progress through the course, they learn how to refine and strengthen their ideas for startups by conducting customer and idea exploration, market research, developing prototypes, pitching and building. This process fosters teamwork, communication, and problem solving capabilities, as well as teaching students how to quickly adapt to changing conditions.

Each team competes to win funding at the INCubatoredu National Pitch, which takes place every year. The event is known as a shark-tank-style competition, which provides great chances for teams to connect with investors.

INCubatoredu provides students and teachers with an exceptional opportunity to form strong bonds that last beyond the boundaries of the classroom, impacting schools, careers and even community beyond the boundaries of classrooms. Take a listen to INCubatoredu alumni discuss its life-altering effects - both expected and unexpected!