ICNC and Hannah Jones, our Economic Development Director, were recently featured in Crain's Chicago. "This is a neighborhood full of people working together to make amazing products... We want to keep it growing in that direction. It's not just Fulton Market continued," said Hannah. Read on here.  To see more about the impact ICNC has had, also take a look at these videos celebrating our 50th year!

Join us for a lunch and learn about immigration law and the impact it can have on your business.  Immigration attorneys Karen Gillespie from Meltzer Hellrung LLC and Mario Godoy from Godoy Law Office will present an o verview of government regulations that impact immigration, I-9 compliance, ICE audits, green cards, and visas. The presentation will be followed by a Q & A session.

Tuesday, April 25th

Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: ICNC Office - 320 N. Damen Ave.

Register here! Bring your own bag lunch.

Through the onsite or online seminar, the IL SBDC at the College of Lake County in partnership with ICNC, is hosting a 201 Export Workshop. Attendees will learn how to make sure their companies are in full compliance with the U.S. import/export regulations, save on duties and taxes, ensure proper pricing, and much more.

Thursday, April 20th

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Online or  University Center of Lake

County -  1200 University Center Drive

Register here! Space is limited.

Cake Chicago - Cake Chicago is a bakery that offers a variety of sweets such as custom wedding cakes, truffles, cookies, their signature jar'd cakes, and more. They will be producing a gluten-free line of sweets here at ICNC.

Elevate Packaging - Elevate Packaging creates sustainable packaging and labels. All boxes, bags, and labels are eco-friendly, compostable, and recycle-friendly. Their products include coffee bags, stand-up pouches, zipper bags, labels, and more.

Victory Dance Foods - Victory Dance Foods makes healthy, delicious, gluten-free breakfast and snack foods such as granola, granuesli, and muesli. Each batch is handmade with carefully sourced gluten-free ingredients. Their products are sold in local cafes and shops and they also plan to launch an online store soon.

Inner City Capital Connections: ICCC is a national program that helps small businesses in economically-distressed areas grow. The 40-hour curriculum combines executive education, coaching/mentorship, and access to potential capital sources. Most companies headquartered in the ICNC incubator and surrounding areas will qualify from a location standpoint. Other candidate guidelines include annual revenues of $500,000+ and being in business over 2 years. For more information, contact Emily Lo at [email protected]. The deadline is June 2nd.  

 

Receive money back for hiring full-time Chicago residents! ICNC has received funds through TIFWorks 50/50, an employee training reimbursement program issued by the City of Chicago. Applications are currently being accepted. Applicants must be located within the Kinzie Industrial TIF District boundaries. All training must be pre-approved by the City. For more information, contact Hannah Jones at [email protected].

Enjoy a thriving entrepreneurial community and immediate access to ICNC's advising, export, and advocacy services.

  

Click here to view the available spaces.    

Every month ICNC hosts a breakfast with 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. These meetings are an opportunity for area companies to discuss issues they have with crime, infrastructure, zoning, and other topics. For more information on ICNC's monthly Alderman's meeting, please contact Hannah Jones at [email protected].