Our Work
What We Do
The Community Impact team at World Business Chicago drives equitable and inclusive economic development. We are here to assist businesses looking to expand and grow in historically disinvested neighborhoods. Access information and resources on how to make a social impact through talent, labor and workforce partners, training, and more.
Business Retention & Attraction
We attract and promote the retention of small businesses and large employers in Chicago's South and West sides. Through project management, technical assistance, events, and programming, we build capacity for established businesses to grow and for new businesses to thrive.
Small Business Tech Symposium
The Small Business Tech Symposium inspired businesses and technologists in Chicago to learn how technology could positively impact business. The goal was to connect small business owners in historically disinvested areas to build a sustainable path to greater efficiency and growth through technology.
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Empower Series
The Empower Series was aimed at assisting businesses through a series of in-person and virtual seminars organized by World Business Chicago's Community Impact team. Each seminar or event had a specific theme that catered to the needs of business owners in Chicago's South & West Side.
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Chi Capital Accelerator
We aim to prepare Black or Brown-owned businesses through a 12-week capital readiness accelerator program focusing on financial literacy, intuition, and business development.
Our Impact
The Team Behind The Work
Meet the Members of the WBC Community Impact Team