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Help Us Celebrate Makers!
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Together, we are supporting Chicago's makers!
Any donation, no matter the size, will help more entrepreneurs find success. Visit our
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Annual Boat Cruise
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ICNC will be hosting its Annual Boat Cruise aboard the Anita Dee II with a special performance by the Jamiah Rogers Band in celebration of our 50th anniversary! Connect with other ICNC companies as the boat cruises around Lake Michigan while enjoying beverages and light refreshments.
All ticket sales will go to support ICNC's no-cost business development services.
Wednesday, July 19th
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Successful Incubator Expansion -
Synergy Construction Group
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Synergy Construction Group is a general contracting and construction management firm. Philip Domenico, along with three partners, started Synergy in 2008, which has grown to include about 50 employees and $40 million in revenue.
Their most recent projects include their 7th Panera Bread store, Small Cheval, Assemble Shared Office, a 12-unit condominium project in West Loop, and a $35 million renovation of the old Ravenswood Hospital. Learn more about Synergy
here.
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Member Announcements
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ICNC Newsletter and Website -
ICNC members who have an announcement or a special promotion can have it included in our monthly newsletter. Members with media attention can have the article link included on ICNC's
website. Send all relevant information and links to Michelle Collett at michelle@industrialcouncil.com
by the last day of the month.
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Minimum Wage Changes |
The City of Chicago's minimum wage will increase to $11 an hour starting July 1st. The raise is part of the city's planned phase-in process from 2015 to 2019. See more details
here.
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Upcoming Food Workshops |
The Hatchery, a collaboration between ICNC and Accion Chicago to bring education, capital, and support to the Chicagoland food entrepreneur community, has upcoming food workshops.
Technical assistance to food entrepreneurs made possible by our sponsors Bank of America and the United States Small Business Administration.
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Welcome A New ICNC Incubator Company!
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Elevation Ice
- Elevation Ice creates artisanal craft ice that will be available in spheres and two different sizes of cubes. The ice is unique in its purity, clarity, shape, and slow melt rate, which creates no taste intereference.
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Development Opportunities
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Metro Chicago Exports 2017 Grant Program: The program will award up to $5,000 to small and medium-sized companies in the seven-county region to implement an export plan. The grant will reimburse 50% of eligible expenses related to the plan.
Businesses that are existing exporters with fewer than 500 employees are encouraged to apply. For more information and to apply, click
here
. The deadline is May 26, 2017.
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 emily@industrialcouncil.com. The deadline is June 2nd.
Small Business Administration (SBA) Webinars: The U.S. Small Business Administration hosts webinars nearly every day on a wide variety of topics related to small business. See the calendar
here.
IRS
Webinars: The IRS periodically holds local and national webinars with helpful advice regarding tax season and owning a small business. Take a look at the schedule
here.
Business Workshops:
The Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) offers workshops free every Wednesday and Friday. Workshops vary each month and are conducted by city officials, experts, and partner business organizations. View the business workshop calendar
here
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Receive Money Back For Hiring |
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
hannah@industrialcouncil.com.
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Available Incubator Space
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Enjoy a thriving entrepreneurial community and immediate access to ICNC's advising, export, and advocacy services.
Click
here to view the available spaces.
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Monthly Alderman's Meeting |
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
hannah@industrialcouncil.com.
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