Revitalizing Greater Englewood (Chicago) and beyond, through Entrepreneurship, Employment and Economic Empowerment; by collaborating with community, partners and key stake holders.
The Illinois SBDC Director at Greater Englewood fosters a strong climate for small business growth by providing in-depth, confidential, no-cost business counseling, no- to low-cost training, and resource and referral services to Chicago’s small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.
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.
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.