NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
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The Neighborhood Business Development Centers (NBDC) program, under the City's Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP), provides grants to Chicago-based chambers of commerce and business support organizations to assist in the development of small businesses in Chicago, serving as a liaison between local businesses and the City of Chicago.
NBDCs work in partnership with the City of Chicago to improve the small business ecosystem in the city by providing entrepreneurs and business owners with expert training and resources to help address common challenges and support key City priorities. Urban communities must attract more businesses, increase job openings, and improve public services in an effort to revitalize local economies. Since 2007, 51st Street Business Association has helped numerous businesses enhance their financial & physical structure in various ways. |
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51st Street Business Association is a Placed-Based Generalist grant recipient of the NBDC program. As a Placed-Based Generalist, we assist small businesses with:
- Financial Resources Referrals
- Networking Opportunities
- Marketing and Community Initiatives
- Technical Assistance on city-related issues with small businesses
- City Incentive Programs (i.e. Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF), Tax Increment Financing (TIF), TIF Works and Streamlined TIF)
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Chambers of commerce and business organizations maintain a robust neighborhood network, collaborating with local aldermen, the City, and other community partners to support the implementation of the City’s Neighborhood Small Business Growth Strategy. They can assist businesses with:
To find other neighborhoods supporting local businesses, click on link to go to the City's empowering businesses and protecting consumers site to get to Know Your City and Local Neighborhood Business Development Centers.
- Information about a particular neighborhood
- Getting a new small business started
- Troubleshooting City-related issues for small businesses
- Connecting businesses to financial resources
- Business-to-business networking opportunities
- Employment and workforce development assistance
- Consumer marketing assistance
- Connecting your business to the local community
To find other neighborhoods supporting local businesses, click on link to go to the City's empowering businesses and protecting consumers site to get to Know Your City and Local Neighborhood Business Development Centers.
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BACP Webinar Information:
BACP offers free business education workshops or webinars every Wednesday afternoon and Friday morning. Due to COVID-19, all programs are currently being offered as webinars. Topics include business licensing, operations, financial resources, marketing, and more. Programs are free and open to the public and taught by industry professionals, not-for-profit agencies, and government agencies. Tips to Protect Chicago's Businesses: The City of Chicago is working diligently to ensure that our business community is prepared for the potential for events, large demonstrations, protest activity and civil unrest. You can view the proactive steps businesses can take to stay protected which include signing up for ChiBiz Emergency Alerts, joining Chicago's Public Private Partnership Initiative, and staying alert. |
To register for the free webinars offered through the BACP, click the register here button:
To view upcoming webinars offered through BACP, click the upcoming webinars button:
To view past webinars offered through BACP, click the past webinars button:
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schedule your consultation
Meet with a member of our team to assist with your business operational needs or services including financial resources, marketing, digital strategy or event planning.
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