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VENTURE Wisely.
Start and grow your business in our center for business development.
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Receive one-on-one confidential, practical advice for starting or growing your business. We can help you with public and private business resources, training, and workshops.
RETAIL INCUBATOR
Start and grow your retail business with our incubator and co-working space. Collab helps curb retail start-up costs and increase profitability during your early years.
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For businesses our local tax district. We help you retain and attract customers through public way maintenance, beautification, marketing, special events, and other development projects.
CITY PROGRAMS
Get help with licensing, permits, cannabis information, and area lending resources. In partnership with the City of Chicago’s Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP).
upcoming events
Register for all upcoming small business events and training! You can even suggest topics to learn. Keep up with our calendar for everything you need to start or expand your business!
The COVID-19 Pandemic has caused an incredible strain on small businesses. Our SBDC Advisors are on hand to help you walk through this crisis. Check out our business resources page or make an appointment here.
Given the recent news of a national emergency, and the closures of many partner institutions, our offices will be closed from March 6 to April 30, 2020. All business counseling services can be booked virtually.
VIDEO LIBRARY
Find all our past classes, lectures, and workshops here.
cannabis info
Stay up-to-date on news and changes in the industry.