Small Business and Entrepreneur
Provides workspaces, conference rooms and resources for companies.
A nonprofit association of thousands of volunteer business counselors throughout the U.S. and its territories. Members are trained to serve as counselors, advisors and mentors to aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners.
A nonprofit association of thousands of volunteer business counselors throughout the U.S. and its territories. Members are trained to serve as counselors, advisors and mentors to aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners.
SCORE of Chicago provides professional guidance and information to maximize the success of America's existing and emerging small businesses. Offers seminars as well as one-on-one business counseling.
Self Employment in the Arts seeks to provide educational resources to help aspiring artists gain the entrepreneurial knowledge and skills needed to establish and maintain a career as an independent artist.
Provides a vast array of technical assistance to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs.
A nonprofit organization that makes pro-bono business talent available to organizations working to improve society.
The Law Project strengthens Chicago area communities by providing high-quality, pro bono legal services to community based nonprofits, small businesses and first-time homebuyers. In fulfilling this mission, The Law Project offers transactional attorneys meaningful pro bono opportunities.
Offers assistance to entrepreneurs and business owners, from start-up to business management and financing, and more.
A leading non-profit small business lender. Serves as a source of capital for small business loans and micro-financing.
Provides workspaces, conference rooms, events and resources for companies.
A national network of nearly 100 educational centers throughout the United States and its territories designed to assist women in starting and growing small businesses. Seeks to "level the playing field" for women entrepreneurs who still face unique obstacles in the business world.
Enables small business owners and budding entrepreneurs from underserved communities to obtain financial success by starting, operating and building successful businesses that develop economic power, provide jobs and improve communities. Provides a 16-week business education course.
Art-specific
Helps artists and arts organizations be prepared for the unexpected, and ready to continue business after an emergency. An initiative of South Arts.
Provides a place for the general public to donate art supplies and other items to artists in need, and for artists in need to find donated items to continue their art careers.