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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 - Early January 2025 - 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.

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!

Learn More and Apply!

Our Blogs

Giving Tuesday

By growthzone | November 27, 2023

As we move into 2024, we would be honored to have you engaged with EMPOWER as one of our supporters. Thank you again for your…

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Chicago Women’s Expo – Mentee Shelley Carrillo!

By growthzone | October 6, 2023

DONATE After submitting Shelley and her business for the Ultimate Women’s Expo, which has been running strong for now 30 years in Illinois and other…

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Empower Stats!

By growthzone | August 8, 2023

Empower has been working hard… Over the past 6 months, our mentoring program has blossomed; we’ve been able to help so many Small Businesses! Since…

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