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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2024 Main Street Grant Awards Powered by Greater Englewood Community Development Center

The Greater Englewood Community Development Center, in partnership with Allstate, proudly supported 39 small businesses and nonprofits in the Englewood community with capacity-building grants. These grants, totaling $250,000, were awarded to assist these organizations in growing and scaling their operations.

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One-on-one SBDC Advisors

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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