Small business incubation is a dynamic process that helps aspiring entrepreneurs turn their ideas into successful businesses. By providing tailored support, access to resources, and expert guidance, incubators like The Hatchery Chicago and Make City empower startups to launch, scale, and thrive. 

We provide a diverse range of programs and services, including monthly entrepreneur-focused classes and events, food and beverage business startup acceleration through our Incubation Cohort, restaurant job training through Impact Culinary Training, small business advocacy through the City of Chicago’s Local Industrial Retention Initiative (LIRI), and personalized coaching to help members overcome their unique challenges.

Make City is located in a Planned Manufacturing District so all uses must meet PMD 4A zoning requirements. Retail, residential, and event venues are prohibited at Make City. To see permittable zoning for PMD 4A see the Chicago ‘Business Zoning Guide’. For specific questions, contact us directly.