ABOUT US

The Center for Hispanic Entrepreneurship at the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) Foundation provides business, economic development and entrepreneurial educational programs that:

     

    

Enhance business practices and increase the success of Hispanic entrepreneurs      Increase the awareness and visibility of the Hispanic business community as a vital economic force   Promote entrepreneurship among Hispanic youth and help build the next generation of Hispanic business leaders.

 

RESEARCH

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We are proud to partner with educational institutions to coordinate research projects to better understand the growth and specific needs of the Hispanic business community.

 

The findings help us to target our programs to better assist our clients & increase economic development. 

 

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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE​

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The Center provides unique programs and services to help entrepreneurs access networks and resources to grow their businesses. 

 

Services include: one-on-one counseling,

Hispanic Business Expo educational 

workshops and Coaching for Growth (C4G).

 

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ENTERpreneur​

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ENTERpreneur is an innovative entrepreneurship program that seeks to activate the talent and natural entrepreneurial inclination of Hispanic youth to build the next generation of Hispanic business leaders. 

 

The first ENTERpreneur cohort will begin Summer 2014. 

Hispanic businesses in Illinois