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Since 1985, more than 500 successful entrepreneurs have earned this prestigious honor; students as well as business executives and politicians alike have used the honor to celebrate entrepreneurialism. Leonard Lavin, founder of Alberto-Culver Company; John W Baird, chairman emeritus at Baird &amp; Warner; Gian M. Fulgoni (CEO at comScore) and Gordon Segal, the creator of Crate &amp; Barrel are notable honorees.<br><br><br><br><br>Mark Tebbe is an active member of the field of entrepreneurial education for over 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 woman in the business world and an avid supporter of women's management, inclusion and tech. She has spoken at events including Web Summit and Inbound.<br><br><br><br>Chicago Urban League Center for Entrepreneurship &amp; Innovation<br><br><br><br>The Chicago Urban League Center for Entrepreneurship &amp; Innovation offers entrepreneurs of color with opportunities to begin, develop and grow their businesses. Diversity certificates for suppliers and bids to bid on private or public contracts can be acquired through mentoring for business, networking events and financial tools as well as access to financing. Entrepreneurship webinars for free and startups mentors are provided.<br><br><br><br><br>The Urban League provides assistance to more than 6,300 owners of businesses and job-seekers in Chatham. In the future, those who support it could help to support the expansion with planned gifts for the Urban League; such donations will ensure that the work of the organization can be carried on in the future.<br><br><br><br><br>This program allows aspiring entrepreneurs to get assistance from CEOs, business experts and others. Additionally, there will be workshops related to the use of technology, capital access as well as procurement will take place all day long - and are absolutely free to anyone who wants to become an entrepreneur!<br><br><br><br><br>Each IMPACT participant is assigned an African American leader from their community to create an intergenerational exchange of ideas. As part of the final IMPACT experience participants who participate in the nine sessions of learning per month are required to do their homework during each session. IMPACT Fellows are also able to use the common workspaces at 1871 as well as other incubators in the course of their fellowship.<br><br><br><br>Sunshine Enterprises<br><br><br><br>Sunshine Enterprises aims to help businesses with the highest potential who have limited resources, to expand their businesses and improve their community. This is made possible by the 12-week Community Business Academy, and the ongoing Business Acceleration Service support, such as workshops and microgrants, as well as the coaching.<br><br><br><br><br>Sunshine provides entrepreneurs with financial assistance that can be a major hurdle in the beginning or expansion of the business. Sunshine's Business Coaches work one-on-one with each entrepreneurs to identify what type of financing is necessary and devise a plan to get it. Furthermore, Sunshine works with a group of financial partners, including Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives, Byline Bank, CIBC Bank and Wintrust Community Bank among many other organizations.<br><br><br><br><br>The model of Rising Tide Capital is the basis for the operation of this non-profit. President Obama acknowledged Rising Tide Capital for their Community Business Academy which has helped to revitalize neighborhoods and change lives. 94% graduates went on to establish their own businesses or to create employment.<br><br><br><br><br>Sunshine Enterprises also provides support to local entrepreneurs via UChicago Local. This partnership between the University and UChicago Medicine enables realigning procurement departments to make use of the services of local suppliers who can provide competitive bids and help grow small business in Chicago's economy, while also contributing to projects that impact the social environment at the University. UChicago Local also links local entrepreneurs served through Sunshine Enterprises with other programming such as Chicago Innovation Exchange or Institute for Justice Clinic focused on Entrepreneurship in Law School - further expanding opportunities.<br><br><br><br>Incubatoredu<br><br><br><br>INCubatoredu gives students an authentic entrepreneurial experience when they design their own startup company. The students are guided by a mentor or coach during each class to help them with the projects they are working on, like removable foot pads that can be cleaned and social applications.<br><br><br><br><br>The students will be taught how to develop their ideas as they progress through the course. This includes conducting market research, idea and customer research, prototyping, and pitches. 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