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Some notable inductees are Leonard Lavin (founder of Alberto-Culver Company); John W Baird (chairman emeritus of Baird &amp; Warner); Gian M Fulgoni (CEO of comScore) as well as Gordon Segal (founder of Crate &amp; Barrel).<br><br><br><br><br>Mark Tebbe has been actively engaged in the education of entrepreneurs over the last three decades. He has served as judge and mentor in the University of Chicago Booth New Venture Competition; Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Entrepreneur-in-residence for College of Engineering UIC; as well as being recognized as an expert on emerging technology with contributions published nationwide.<br><br><br><br><br>Laurette is an entrepreneur, and advocate for women in technology as well as leadership and diversity. She's spoken at conferences like Web Summit and Inbound.<br><br><br><br>The Chicago Urban League Center for Entrepreneurship &amp; Innovation<br><br><br><br>The Chicago Urban League Center for Entrepreneurship &amp; Innovation offers entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups with the opportunity to establish, grow and grow their businesses. through business mentorship sessions as well as networking opportunities and access to financial resources; Supplier diversity certificates can be obtained, as are tenders for private or public contracts. Additionally, free entrepreneurial webinars and mentors for startups are provided.<br><br><br><br><br>The Urban League currently provides services to more than 6,300 job-seekers and business owners who reside in Chatham. 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IMPACT Fellows are also able to use the common workspaces at 1871 as well as other incubators during the program.<br><br><br><br>Sunshine Enterprises<br><br><br><br>Sunshine Enterprises' goal is to empower high-potential entrepreneurs living in areas with limited resources to grow their businesses and transform their communities. This is made possible by their 12 week Community Business Academy, and the continuous Business Acceleration Service help, which includes workshops and microgrants, as well as training.<br><br><br><br><br>Sunshine gives entrepreneurs financial support that could be a huge hurdle in the beginning or expansion of an enterprise. Sunshine's business Coaches of Sunshine work together with entrepreneurs in a one-on-one setting to identify the kind of financing needed as well as to develop a strategy. Sunshine also works with an array of financial partners like Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives (CNI), Byline Bank, CIBC Bank as well as Wintrust Community Bank.<br><br><br><br><br>Rising Tide Capital's concept serves as the basis for this non-profit's operation; President Obama has praised the organization for its impact on people's the lives of people and reviving communities by establishing its Community Business Academy, with 94% of the graduates go on to establish new companies and create jobs following their graduation from the program.<br><br><br><br><br>Sunshine Enterprises provides local entrepreneurs with support through UChicago Local. The collaboration between UChicago Medicine and the University allows for realigning the procurement department so that it can use the local suppliers that can provide competition-based proposals. This assists in growing small businesses within Chicago and also contributes to the social initiatives at the University. UChicago Local links Sunshine Enterprises who support local Chicago-based entrepreneurs with programs such as Chicago Innovation Exchange and Institute for Justice Clinic Entrepreneurship at Law School in order to expand possibilities.<br><br><br><br>Incubatoredu<br><br><br><br>INCubatoredu provides students with an experience that is authentically entrepreneurial when they design their own product startup. Each class is supported by a mentor or coach to guide student teams through the program and assist with initiatives related to washable shoe insoles and social apps. Students have plenty of opportunities to experiment with ideas, while applying lean business principles.<br><br><br><br><br>Students are taught to enhance their ideas as they progress through the program. This involves conducting market studies, research on customers and ideas exploratory exercises, building prototypes and pitches. 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