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Are you ready to launch your business, grow an existing business or start a new career?
BUSINESS TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Business Empowered Program
COHORT TRAINING
- Rolling Application -
Neighborhood Business Development Center
In this 10-week in-person course, participants are guided through the development of a business plan, as well as core fundamentals in marketing, financing, business accounting, risk management, and more. This program is designed for entrepreneurs and business owners operating in designated communities on the west side of Chicago.
DESIGNATED COMMUNITIES
Austin
Garfield Park (East/West)
Humboldt Park
Lawndale (North/South)

The AI Advantage
SERIES FOR ENTREPRENEURS
TEC LAB OPPORTUNITIES

3D PRINTING
This is your chance to design your own action figure and 3D Print your custom action figure.
This highly interactive, hands-on workshop is designed for adults 18 and older. Participants will need to bring their personal laptops.
TECH START-UP TRAINING

Technology Entrepreneurship Cohort (TEC)
- TEC Application Cycle Closed -
The Technology Entrepreneurship Cohort assists founders in LMI markets in exploring innovative ideas to incorporate manufacturing and technology into their businesses.
Through guided in-person classes, virtual sessions, and intensive individualized coaching participants are supported through every stage of execution from ideation to full launch.
TEC graduates become members of the BIT alumni network granting free access to a plethora of ongoing support and resources.
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION SUPPORT
Business reMIX
- Rolling Application -
Do you need structured help rethinking your business idea and strategy? Business ReMix is a 4-week training that allows you access to a business coach, tools, and resources to re-examine your business, and the current business climate and help you identify key adjustments required to succeed in this new economy.

Supply Chain Management & Logistics Basic Certificate
Earn a Basic Supply Chain Management certificate and receive ongoing career coaching support throughout this 8-10 month program. This training is for adults to gain fundamental skills and experiences to secure jobs and successful high-growth careers in transportation, supply chain, and logistics.
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