Chicago Entrepreneur Programs

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In the course of their mission They often address urgent social issues.

The Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame

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The Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame is a tribute to business leaders that have made a major influence on their local communities. The more than 500 business leaders who have made an important influence on their community in the years from 1985 onwards are honored with this award. The honor is given to government officials, students, and business leaders have all been able to benefit from the honor to encourage entrepreneurialism. The notable recipients include Leonard Lavin (founder of Alberto-Culver Company); John W Baird (chairman in emeritus at Baird & Warner); Gian M Fulgoni (CEO of comScore) as well as Gordon Segal (founder of Crate & Barrel).

Mark Tebbe has been actively participating in entrepreneurial education over the last 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 advocates for females in technology as well as leadership and diversity. She has spoken at events like Web Summit and Inbound.

Chicago Urban League Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

The Chicago Urban League Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation offers entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups with the opportunity to establish, grow and sustain businesses. Supplier diversity certificates and bids for private or public contracting can be acquired by pursuing business mentorship and networking opportunities, financial resources as well as access to funding. Entrepreneurship webinars for free and startup mentors, are also provided.

The Urban League provides assistance to more than 6,300 business owners and job seekers in Chatham. As it expands, donors could help to support the growth by making planned donations towards the Urban League; such donations will ensure that the work of the organization can be carried on for future generations.

This event allows entrepreneurs in the process to receive assistance from business professionals, CEOs and other professionals. The workshops on procurement, technology, and capital access will be held all day long. These sessions are completely free to anyone who wants to be an entrepreneur.

Each IMPACT participant is assigned one African American leader from their community, creating the opportunity for intergenerational sharing of information. Entrepreneurs attending nine monthly learning sessions will be required to do homework between sessions as part of the presentation of their growth plans following the IMPACT fellowship. In addition, shared workspace is offered at 1871 or any other startup incubators for IMPACT Fellows to use throughout this program.

Sunshine Enterprises

Sunshine Enterprises' goal is to support entrepreneurs who have the potential in neighborhoods with low resources to develop their enterprises and change their local community. Their 12 week Community Business Academy and ongoing Business Acceleration Services support (such as microgrants, coaching, workshops and networking opportunities) assist in this process.

Sunshine offers entrepreneurs the financial support that can be the biggest barrier to starting or growing a enterprise. Sunshine's Coaches for Business Coaches of Sunshine work on a one-on-1 basis with entrepreneurs to decide what kind of money is required and to devise an action strategy. Additionally, Sunshine works with a network of financing partners including Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives, Byline Bank, CIBC Bank and Wintrust Community Bank among many other organizations.

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 communities and transform the lives of people. 94% graduates are now able to launch new businesses or create jobs.

Sunshine Enterprises also provides support local entrepreneurs with UChicago Local. The collaboration with UChicago Medicine and the University allows for realigning the procurement department in order to use the local suppliers that can provide competitive proposals. This assists in growing small-scale businesses that are located that are located in Chicago and also contributes to the social initiatives of the university. UChicago Local also links local entrepreneurs supported through Sunshine Enterprises with other programming including Chicago Innovation Exchange or Institute for Justice Clinic for Entrepreneurship located at Law School - further expanding opportunities.

Incubatoredu

INCubatoredu provides students with an authentic entrepreneurial experience when they design their own product startup. Students are guided by a mentor or coach during each class, who help with their ideas, including removable foot pads that can be cleaned and social applications.

When teams of students progress through the curriculum, they learn how improve and develop their startup ideas by conducting customer and idea exploration, market research, prototyping building and pitching. The process encourages cooperation and problem-solving skills and teaches students how to quickly change to new circumstances.

Every team is competing for funds at the INCubatoredu National Pitch, which is held annually. The opportunity offers teams invaluable networking opportunities for investors, as well as helpful advice from top business executives - an event known for its shark tank-style pitch sessions.

Students and teachers are able to form long lasting bonds with INCubatoredu that will impact their lives, careers, as well as the communities they live in outside of school. Take a listen to INCubatoredu alumni discuss its life-altering effects - both expected and unexpected!