Building a Stronger Regional Economy Through Small Business Development

 
 
 

Chicago United presents a comprehensive program that provides additional assistance and resources to small businesses.

Through the Small Business Partnerships Program, Chicago United works with these businesses by engaging the corporate community in our common goal of strengthening our local economy and enhancing job creation throughout Chicagoland.

This structure enables Chicago United to provide these businesses with essential programming and resources. We help facilitate networking and partnership opportunities, which sets the foundation for future partnering and business opportunities.

*Small Business Enterprises are not required to be a Member of Chicago United to participate.

 

OUR RESULTS:

118 Small Business Enterprises participate in the program.

88 Small Business Enterprises with current contracts.

15 Committed Corporations participate in the program.

2024 TOTAL SPEND: Nearly $60 Million

 
 
 

SMALL BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS PHOTO GALLERY
INNOVATION AND LEADERSHIP IN CHICAGO'S BUSINESS COMMUNITY

 

FUNDING PROVIDER

The Small Business Partnerships Program is supported in part through funding by
Nicor Gas

 

For Details On The Small Business Partnerships PROGRAM,
Please Contact:

Debbie Cortez
Director of Small Business Partnerships
(312) 977-3061
dcortez@chicago-united.org