- Center for Neighborhood Technology - Promotes public policies, new resources and accountable authority that support sustainable, just and vital urban communities.
www.cnt.org
- Chicago Community Loan Fund - Nonprofit, community development loan fund offers low-cost, flexible financing products and technical assistance to nonprofits in the metropolitan area. Site includes text, photos, case-studies, downloads and related resource links.
www.cclfchicago.org
- Chicago Department of Planning and Development - Promotes economic development by helping new and existing businesses meet their goals for growth. Features include an online business form repository, zoning reform, tax increment financing, and programs and services offered.
www.ci.chi.il.us/PlanAndDevelop
- Chicago Technology Today - Sponsored by the City of Chicago to attract high technology business. News and events, resources, and growth strategy featured.
www.chicagotechtoday.com
- Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center - Resources and consulting for Chicago area small business entrepreneurs including finance, loans, and venture capital information. An initiative of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.
www.wehaveanswers.org
- Franchise Partnership - Provides support to those seeking franchise ownership within the city. Features information on programs and services, partners and participating franchise businesses, and contacts.
www.franchisepartnership.com
- French-American Chamber of Commerce of Chicago - Facilitates economic exchanges between French and American companies in the Chicago / Midwest region. Features include presentations, services, job recruiting and placement, events calendar, newsletter, and members' access area.
www.facc-chicago.com
- Metropolitan Planning Council - Non-profit business organization concerned with housing, transportation, urban and regional development.
www.metroplanning.org
- Mid-South Planning and Development Commission - Improving the quality of life for residents of the near south side of Chicago. Features membership information, community events calendar, workshops, and links.
www.midsouthplanning.org
- Open Space Alliance - A project to assist in mapping out open space, recreation and educational resources in the South Metro region.
www.lincolnnet.net/OSA
- Support Center of Chicago - Helps community partners achieve success through management training and business development. Includes details and dates of workshops, membership information, directions, board of directors, and contacts.
www.sc-chicago.org
- Women's Business Development Center - Assists in all aspects of development and marketing of emerging businesses and strengthening existing businesses owned by women in the area. Includes client testimonials, news, women's conferences, events calendar, and database.
www.wbdc.org
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