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.

Incubation goes beyond providing physical workspace. It’s about creating an ecosystem where businesses can grow sustainably through mentorship, training, and connections to critical industry networks. Here’s how it works:

• Over 200 local businesses have leveraged The Hatchery’s facilities to grow their brands, from artisan food producers to beverage innovators. For instance, startups like Justice of the Pies and Taylor's Tacos have turned their culinary visions into market-ready products thanks to this incubator’s comprehensive resources.
  
  
• Make City supports over 100 businesses annually. Companies like Thank God It's Natural, a Black-owned haircare brand, and Soap Distillery, an body care leader, have found a home for innovation and expansion here.

Small business incubators like The Hatchery and Make City drive local economic development by:

• Lowering Barriers: Providing affordable spaces, shared resources, and funding connections.
• Fostering Equity: Offering training and mentorship to underserved entrepreneurs.
• Building Communities: Creating networks of collaboration and shared success.

By bridging the gap between entrepreneurial dreams and market realities, these programs not only help businesses succeed but also transform communities through job creation, innovation, and sustained growth.