Greater Englewood Community Development Corporation

REBRAND. REBUILD. REVITALIZE.

Revitalizing Greater Englewood (Chicago) and beyond, through Entrepreneurship, Employment and Economic Empowerment; by collaborating with community, partners and key stake holders.

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Greater Englewood Special Service Area (SSA #80)

Greater Englewood Community Development Corporation (GECDC) is contracted by the City of Chicago as the sole service provider for Greater Englewood Special Service Area #80.

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One-on-one SBDC Advisors

Join the Entrepreneur Center for customized business assistance.

Workshops & Trainings

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Tax Accounting, Legal & Insurance Referrals

Find the introductions you need to reach your goals.

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Find a Business Advisor

The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Greater Englewood is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and Greater Englewood CDC.

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Sign up for a webinar

In response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, Greater Englewood CDC is now offering virtual meetings and webinars.

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Hear from our members

I learned more in my first three months as a member of the Englewood Accelerator about my business structure, and protecting my IP than three years at other incubator I was a member at formerly.

James QuakeQuake Technology Inc.

The coaching, education, access to multiple financial and business resources, and personal encouragement I received from the GECDC/SBDC led me to 1ST PLACE IN THE 2017 ENGLEWOOD BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION. The ongoing support I continue to receive is ensuring I bring all my ideas to life.

Felicia AlstonOwner and Instructor