60611
Consumers may file complaints or compliments, check reviews of a business or charity, resolve lemon law complaints and business and service disputes. Oversees Secret Shopper Program. Informs consumers on prevention of identity theft.
Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday
Evanston, Illinois
60204
The Black Business Consortium of Evanston/Northshore (BBCENS) is a group of Black business owners who have agreed to come together to share resources, network, discuss common concerns, and to facilitate support among each other. Also sponsors annual Tour de Noir, a narrated bus tour that highlights Black-owned businesses located in all nine wards of Evanston, and publishes directory of local Black-owned businesses.
60201
Membership in the Central Street Business Association is open to retailers, restaurants, services and businesses established on Central Street and neighboring streets. Resources are pooled for advertising and marketing. Hosts several special events throughout the year such as Retail Therapy Night, Summer Sidewalk Sale and Holiday Open House.
60201
Newly formed group representing businesses east of Green Bay Rd. and the Central St. Metra Station. Plans events for this section of Central Street. Anticipates growth in the number of area businesses. Watch for website and additional information.
Chicago, IL
60202
Chicago Lawyers’ Committee was founded in 1969 as a group of civil rights lawyers and advocates working to secure racial equity and economic opportunity for all. Our vision is to root out and dismantle deeply entrenched systems of discrimination, racism, and economic oppression by using the power of the law to give voice to those most impacted by these civil rights issues. Areas of assistance include:
- Education Equity
- Equitable Community Development and Housing
- Legal Help for Nonprofits and Small Businesses
- Voting Rights and Civic Empowerment
60077
The regional, state-certified destination sales and marketing organization covering Chicago's North Shore including the communities of Evanston, Skokie, Glenview, Northbrook, Winnetka, Glencoe, Prospect Heights and Wheeling. Assist individual and groups plan leisure and business/conference travel to enhance economic vitality of the area. Comprehensive website with area information: www.visitchicagonorthshore. Residents and visitors can request free visitor guides and maps and receive a monthly email of area activities. Complimentary sourcing for social and reunion events.
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1880 Oak Avenue, suite 301, Evanston, IL 60201
coLab Evanston provides shared working space for companies, individuals, and organizations. We are a member-only community, driven by the need for collaboration and interpersonal interaction in a work-centered environment.
coLab is ideal for individuals or teams who are tired of working from a home office or public, coffee-shop environment.
60202
Commercial composting company offers weekly or biweekly pickup service. At a commercial site, anything that was once alive, including animal products and food soiled paper, can be composted.
60601
Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s Consumer Protection Division protects Illinois consumers and businesses victimized by fraud, deception, and unfair business practices. The work of the Division is carried out by the following bureaus: Consumer Fraud Bureau, Charitable Trust Bureau, Franchise Bureau, Health Care Bureau, and Miitary and Veterans Rights Bureau.
The Consumer Fraud and Health Care Bureaus offer informal dispute resolution programs for consumers with complaints concerning their purchases and health care.
60201
Members-only workspace for creative professionals, graduate students, and entrepreneurs; fully-equipped for individual work with quiet zones and collaboration areas. Several monthly membership fee options. Non-members can reserve our conference room or lounge area for an hourly rate.
60201-4808
Focuses on funding research that will advance patient care, and help develop and retain tomorrow's teachers and clinical leaders in the specialty. Offers career development, fellowships and grant awards that are intended to advance the early research careers of individuals in dermatology and cutaneous biology.
60201
The Evanston Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to promote and grow business in our community. To that end, the Evanston Chamber of Commerce provides programs, services and leadership opportunities to help its member businesses thrive. The Chamber fosters a competitive business climate conducive to growth, prosperity and maintaining a high quality of life. Members represent the major sectors of the Evanston economy, including:
* Business and professional services
* Restaurants, food and beverage providers
* Real estate
* Retail
* Technology and telecommunications
* Healthcare
* Education
* Arts, culture and entertainment
* Hotel and travel
* Family, community and civic organizations
* Manufacturing
The Evanston Chamber of Commerce’s members embrace a commitment to advance not only the success of the individual company/organization, but also to enhance the economic vitality of the community. Member businesses acknowledge and embrace Evanston’s rich tradition of social conscience and of accepting responsibility for working collaboratively to improve and grow opportunities for its residents and community. Although the Chamber works closely with many governmental bodies, it receives no regular public funding. Under a progressive membership investment structure, annual dues are assessed according to the size of the company/organization.
Monthly Events are FREE to members and include:
* Networking Breakfast – 4th Tuesday of the Month, at a Member host location
* Evanston Growth And Entrepreneurial Group – 1st or 2nd Wednesday of the Month at Noon – Evanston Chamber Office
* Business After Hours – 2nd or 3rd Wednesday of the Month – at a member host location
* Evanston Women in Business Luncheon - 4th Thursday of the month – at a member host location- fee is charged at $20 to cover the cost of lunch
Evanston, Illinois 60204-5683
60204
EMBCI is a organization composed of companies, real estate professionals and
tradesmen involved in the construction industry. The mission is to increase the
amount of jobs and contracts for their members and to provide training and other
learning experiences to improve the quality of the member firms and individuals.
60202
Non-profit which promotes reduction of waste in landfills through sustainable deconstruction and renovation building practices. Contractors, building owners and residents may donate used or surplus construction materials which can be purchased for reuse at reduced prices by local residents and contractors. Revenue from the sales funds workforce job training and community education.
60202
A nonprofit, officially founded in 2010, to support and promote the community and improve local commerce on Evanston's west side. The area served falls between Wesley Avenue (east) to Hartrey Avenue (west) and Greenwood Street (north) to Lee Street (south).
Area west of Green Bay Road, bounded on the south by Simpson St., east of McCormick Blvd. Redesigned warehouses, factories and other buildings house arts-related and high-tech enterprises. New tenants complement the businesses, churches and residents that exist in the neighborhood.
Evanston, IL
60201
The Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston is a contemporary designed hotel with 159 guest rooms and 6,000 square ft. of meeting and event spaces. Located just minutes from the Evanston Public Library, the hotel also has the University Plaza Café for breakfast 7am-10am, seasonal outdoor pool, fitness center, and a hotel parking garage.
This site is provided by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and offers advice on starting, growing, financing, and marketing a small business.
60077
Not-for-profit business incubator dedicated to supporting the growth of very early stage science and technology-based businesses. Offers business support services: consultants, legal help, office space and equipment.
60202
Not-for-profit maintains a Disability Aware Business Directory based on community reviews, and holds Disability Awareness Training for Businesses that helps businesses incorporate disability-aware marketing, customer service and employment best practices into core business strategies.
LEND is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides business plan workshops, microloans and consulting services to entrepreneurs in the Evanston community. Loans of $500 to $10,000 are made to Evanston-based entrepreneurs who do not qualify for traditional bank loans due to a lack of credit or insufficient assets. LEND also works with the City of Evanston's Entrepreneurship Support Program, targeted towards minority and women entrepreneurs. LEND’s goal is to encourage the development of innovative businesses that enrich the Evanston community. Start the loan application process, by filling out the initial loan interest form.
60611
Loyola’s Business Law Clinic provides pro bono legal representation to Illinois for-profit businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Types of matters the Business Law Clinic handles include:
Entity formation counseling (i.e., choosing between C corporations, S corporations, benefit corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, joint ventures, and sole proprietorships)
Business formation instruction (i.e., incorporating, applying for federal tax-exemption 501(c)(3), registering as a charitable organization, submitting zoning applications, and applying for business licenses)
Financial and business growth counseling
Real estate matters (i.e., contracts and zoning)
Labor-related matters (i.e., employee contracts)
Document drafting and review (i.e., organizational, operational, and financial documents related to the business or organization)
While the legal services offered by the Business Law Clinic are at no cost, any filing fees are the responsibility of the client.
To apply to become a client, fill out form here.
900 Chicago Ave., Ste. 104
Evanston, IL
60202
Community organization representing over 200 independently owned businesses in the Chicago/Dempster business district and the Main Street business district.
60201
The City has a 25% Minority-Owned, Women-Owned, and Evanston-based business participation goal for all contracts of $20,000 or more.
60201
National Able Network, Inc. is a nonprofit agency working to serve families and communities by bringing together businesses and qualified job seekers of all ages, income and skill levels.
Services for Job Seekers: Career Counseling, Family & Financial Counseling, Resume & Interviewing Workshops, Computer Skills Training, Basic Skills Development, Full Service Resource Centers, Temporary & Permanent Placement, Targeted Job Fairs, Youth Programs, Community Network Referrals
Services for Employers: Job Needs Assessment & Customized Programs, Training/Prescreening Candidates, Certification Programs, Full-Time & Temporary Employees, Ongoing Assistance, Government Employment Programs, Subsidized Training & Employment Programs, Job Development Programs, Community Referral Services
Fraud.org is a project of the National Consumers League (NCL), a nonprofit advocacy organization based in Washington, DC, was founded in 1899 to promote the interests of consumers and workers in the United States and abroad. Over its 113-year history, NCL staff have dedicated themselves to this mission through investigation, public interest advocacy and consumer education.
The site deals with telemarketing and internet fraud, business frauds, identity theft, etc.
The website is committed to delivering fraud news and teaching individuals to spot frauds.
Mailing: 375 East Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
60611
A nonprofit, student-based clinical program affiliated with the Bluhm Legal Clinic. Provides affordable legal services to entrepreneurs, start-up companies and nonprofit organizations; offers affordable legal advice on incorporation, trademark registration, copyright protection, and contract review. Sponsors annual Entrepreneurship Conference.
60201-2232
Everyone seems to be passionate about food these days - whether they are cooking it at home, producing it for sale, or just eating it! At NWC Food Incubator (formerly Now We’re Cookin’), a full-service entrepreneurial culinary space in Evanston, Illinois, we believe in enabling as many facets of this fascinating food world as possible in one facility. As the owner, I invite you to contact us - or more importantly - come cook with us!
60661
Non-profit organization in which experienced professional business men and women provide free counseling to current or would-be business owners. Counseling appointments are available at the Evanston Public Library on Wed Afternoons and Thurs Evenings.
Appointments are required. See www.scorechicago.org for
online signup, or call the appropriate number below:
Workshops: 312.353.4540
Mentoring: 312.353.7724
60603
Non-profit offers assistance to start ups and established businesses. Workshop offerings on finance, marketing, business development and more.
The Women's Business Development Center (WBDC) is a one of a kind non-profit focused on fueling the economy through entrepreneurship. As the oldest, largest and most comprehensive women’s business assistance center in the United States, we have programs designed to help individuals in every phase of the business development and growth process.