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Welcome to Empower

SBAC Empower is a 501(c)(3) established as a community-oriented nonprofit organization with a focus on small businesses in under-funded neighborhoods throughout the Chicagoland area.

We provide resources, mentors, and an open ear to any who wish to be an entrepreneur.

SBAC Mentoring Program

Are you interested in helping other people? Do you want to assist in the growth of a small business? Become a Mentor today!

 

Small Business Grants and Incentives

Small Businesses, be sure to check out the grants and tax incentives we have listed on our blog!

The SBAC Empower Impact Report

As of writing - Late November 2022 - we have updated our impact report with the astounding effects we have had on the communities we've helped so far. The full report is available for download on our media kit.

GRCC Entrepreneurial Circle

Join us and the Greater Roseland Chamber of Commerce for an incubator for Entrepreneurs! We begin on Thursday, 19 September at Olive-Harvey College. Visit Greater Roseland's site or follow the link below to learn more!

The Mentorship Program

SBAC Empower's Mentorship Program is dedicated to helping Chicago's Small Businesses Grow.

If you wish to become a mentor or mentee, click the button below!

Our Blogs

NRC Events This Week

By growthzone | July 25, 2022

We Are Coming to Your Neighborhood! The Neighborhood Revitalization Coalition will be at local events this week promoting our robust agenda to revitalize, empower, and…

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REVITALIZATION IN THE NEWS: Hyde Park Farmers Market Opens Sunday!

By growthzone | June 6, 2022

The Hyde Park Farmers Market will return to the parking lot behind the Hyde Park Bank Building, 1525 E. 53rd St., this Sunday, June 5.…

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REVITALIZATION IN THE NEWS: 51st Corridor Development

By growthzone | May 20, 2022

Vacant land being transformed to a multi-purpose unit! A development duo on the South Side of Chicago is bringing more restaurants, retail and housing to…

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