Support The Future Of Chicago

You can be among the many who are bringing entrepreneurship opportunities and career-path jobs to the West Side of Chicago by encouraging sustainable economic growth. 

As a Change Maker, you don't just allocate funds; you catalyze futures. You are looking for a visionary partnership that aligns your organization's resources with the deep, sustainable work of cultivating the next generation of business leadership and equitable wealth right here in Chicago. ICNC provides that rare, proven system — a vital bridge between community talent, dedicated industrial space, and the strategic support needed to turn raw potential into lasting economic power.

Your decision to support ICNC is an investment in the fundamental vitality of the city. We rely on strategic partners like you to ensure our incubators, Make City and The Hatchery, continue to serve as the launchpad for  innovation and that our workforce programs are training the skilled talent of tomorrow. By investing with us, you are making a bold statement about your belief in Chicago's future and equitable business support receiving not only the necessary verifiable impact metrics and transparent reporting your stakeholders demand, but also the profound satisfaction of knowing you are directly funding the trajectory of a new business generation.

Your investment directly fuels job  creation and placement programs, transitioning community members into skilled, well-paying careers. This results in quantifiable job creation metrics and a stronger local economy that you can proudly report.

Your funding cultivates a highly-trained, local workforce through specialized programs like IMPACT Culinary Training. This creates a skilled talent pipeline for our incubators, providing verifiable community advancement alongside business success.

We provide you with all the necessary evidence — from tenant success stories to verified business growth data and key performance metrics — allowing you to confidently demonstrate the powerful, positive return on your strategic philanthropic investment.

For decades, ICNC has been an essential driver of economic opportunity and stability on Chicago's Near West Side. Our model of combining industrial space, business mentoring, and workforce training has generated proven results for entrepreneurs and the local community.

Following your strategic investment, your organization will immediately gain access to our commitment to continuous transparency and measurable outcomes. 

You can expect to receive dedicated, regular impact reports — either quarterly or semi-annually, that detail key program progress, including verifiable job creation numbers, business growth metrics, and tangible success stories, ensuring you have the data needed for stakeholder reporting.

Furthermore, you will enjoy direct access to ICNC leadership for strategic updates, exclusive site visits to both Make City and The Hatchery, and opportunities to connect with the entrepreneurs and skilled talent your funds empower. 

This partnership not only secures your philanthropic goals but also provides appropriate public recognition, cementing your organization’s legacy as a pioneer in Chicago’s economic future.