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*CLOSED* the Cook County Small Business Source Grow Grant Program!

By growthzone | October 18, 2022

Apply for the Cook County Small Business Source Grow Grant Program! The SBAC advocates for the small business community in numerous ways, including by disseminating…

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August 17th, 2022 – Small Business Workshop – What to ask Before You Open Your Doors

By growthzone | August 27, 2022

August 17th, 2022 SBAC Empower, Groupon + the Greater Englewood Chamber Of Commerce present an open Q&A session to answer your questions on starting a…

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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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Business Startup Kit

There is no way to eliminate all the risks associated with starting a small business. However, you can improve your chances of success with good planning and preparation.

City of Chicago - Small Business Center

Apply for a business license, renew a license, find upcoming small business education workshops

Neighborhood Revitalization Coalition (NRC)

NRC is a strong coalition of stakeholders who advocate for policies and initiatives to revitalize, empower and connect commercial corridors and neighborhoods.

Chicago United

Promotes multiracial leadership to advance parity in economic opportunity. Chicago United supports the business community’s need to maximize the use of corporate and entrepreneurial talent.

Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF)

The Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) program uses Tax Increment Financing (TIF) revenues to help owners of commercial and industrial properties.

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