Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind opportunity to see one of the oldest and largest incubators in the country!  ICNC's 416,000 square foot incubator is home to over 100 small businesses from many industries including food and beverage, apparel, creative services, and more! L earn about their products and services and meet the entrepreneurs as you explore the building at your own pace or take part in a guided tour.

Help us celebrate our 50th anniversary and learn about future plans for the incubator. Join us afterwards at a BBQ for networking and socializing.

Wednesday, September 20th Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: ICNC - 320 N. Damen Ave. Register now!

Join the office of U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth as it hosts panelists from the Small Business Administration (SBA), Small Business Advocacy Center (SBAC), the Minority Business Development Agency, and the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership. The event will feature a panel discussion led by Senator Tammy Duckworth regarding federal and local resources available to small businesses, a Q&A, and more.

Wednesday, August 16th

Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Location:  ICNC  - 320 N. Damen Ave.

Register here!

Join us to learn about the fundamentals of gaining access to capital for your business. You will hear about different funding options including equipment financing, SBA loan programs, business credit cards, and more. Experts from Chase will talk through business strategies for credit, planning for your credit needs, initial credit considerations, tools for identifying the financial health of your business, and credit application preparation.

 

Tuesday, August 22nd Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Location:  ICNC  - 320 N. Damen Ave. Register here!   Please bring your own lunch.

Learn about the various types of international payment methods, managing risk in Foreign Exchange transactions, and explore which options make the most sense for your business. This workshop will offer timely and strategic advice on how to maximize your products' international sales potential and profit by strategically leveraging the right financial tools.

Wednesday, September 13th Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Location: ICNC - 320 N. Damen Ave. Register here!

In collaboration with Groupon, ICNC celebrates its 50th year by  promoting Chicago small businesses and hosting the Make City Sma ll Business Pitch Event.  The top 5 finalists will pitch their ideas on October 5th in front of a live audience!

Thursday, October 5th Time: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Location: ICNC - 320 N. Damen Ave. Register here!

Feature Studio - Feature Studio is a community of creative entrepreneurs, photographers, and filmmakers. They connect creators to brands to help them create social content, experiential projects, branded content for channels, and commercial spots, as well as a production studio and creator lab with a gallery and co-working environment.

Taylor Street Soap Co. - Taylor Street Soap is a soap, body, and home product company with natural, made from scratch products ranging from cold process soap, linen spray, lip balm, sugar scrub, whipped soap, and more. Their products can be found on their online shop and at various fine retail stores.

John of Wabash Seafood Co. grew up working in seafood with his dad and wanted to get back to that, leading to the creation of their family seafood distribution business in 1989. They offer a wide variety of fresh fish, shellfish, salmon, and much more, while focusing on working with sustainable, eco-friendly companies that work to keep the oceans healthy.

 

Wabash Seafood Co. imports fresh fish and seafood from all corners of the world each day that are hard to find in the area, as well as taking advantage of the fresh water fish available nearby in the Great Lakes. In the last couple of months, they have opened a retail store on the first floor of their building in West Town where customers can get high quality fresh seafood six days a week.  Learn more about Wabash Seafood Co.  here . 

Receive money back for hiring full-time Chicago residents! ICNC has received funds through TIFWorks 50/50, an employee training reimbursement program issued by the City of Chicago. Applications are currently being accepted. Applicants must be located within the Kinzie Industrial TIF District boundaries. All training must be pre-approved by the City. For more information, contact Hannah Jones at [email protected].

Small Business Administration (SBA) Webinars: The U.S. Small Business Administration hosts webinars nearly every day on a wide variety of topics related to small business. See the calendar here .

Enjoy a thriving entrepreneurial community and immediate access to ICNC's advising, export, and advocacy services.

  

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Every month ICNC hosts a breakfast with 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. to discuss issues with crime, infrastructure, zoning, and other topics. For more information, please contact Hannah Jones at [email protected].