Hi Veronica,

You are invited to our biggest event of the year, Opening Doors: Unlocking Innovation. Join us Friday, December 1 to discuss trending topics, sample from West Side's emerging brands, and engage with experts like our keynote speaker Howard Migdal, CEO of Grubhub. Then, experience the Grubhub x The Hatchery Chicago Kitchen Pitch Contest, where five businesses will compete to earn up to one year of free private kitchen space at The Hatchery.

Get your tickets now with code EarlyBird23, and find out more information here. Interested in sponsoring the event? Reach out here.

Make City offers free Sexual Harassment Prevention training for your employees - including you, if you are paid through your business. This training is required by the state of Illinois and Make City, so we encourage you to advantage of this free resource. The next training takes place November 8 at 12 PM.

Join our Make City community

Discover prime spaces for your business at Make City, ICNC's expansive 416,000 square-foot modern manufacturing incubator, situated in the heart of Chicago's West Side. As one of the world's oldest and largest business incubators, Make City accommodates over 100 dynamic companies spanning various sectors, such as food and beverage, light manufacturing, professional services, and apparel. Join us on your journey to long-term success as we provide the ideal environment for your business to thrive.

Upcoming Events





November 14: Starting a Food Business +

November 15: Driving Sales Through a Variety of Channels

December 1: 2023 Fundraiser: Opening Doors - Unlocking Innovation

December 13: Expanding from Direct-to-Consumer to Retail

+ = Hybrid Event (in-person and online)

* = Virtual Event

Looking to kickstart a fulfilling non-profit career that actively contributes to the growth and success of businesses in the Kinzie Industrial Corridor?

Fundraising Manager: Make a direct impact on our organizational goals by taking the lead in generating and retaining crucial grant and sponsorship revenue. In close collaboration with our CEO and management team, this role crafts and executes our annual development plan to secure the support needed for our mission.

Administrative Coordinator: As the owner of our digital and in-person office environment at Make City and The Hatchery, you will play a vital role in the company atmosphere. Working alongside the Administrative Manager, you will be in charge of day-to-day administrative operations and more.

Kitchen Facility Assistant: Responsible for ensuring the commercial retail kitchens run smoothly by maintaining a safe, clean, and friendly work environment for our kitchen tenants, this person will be a quick learner that is comfortable in a fast-paced environment with constant change and also passionate and excited about helping entrepreneurs grow their food and beverage businesses.