Resources

Welcome to WE Hub, your central place to find resources from experts and leaders throughout Illinois who can help you thrive.

We invite you to connect to WE Hub now by creating a free account so you can access all the valuable resources and log into your customized dashboard. There’s no catch—WE Hub is free now and always will be. Start by answering a few questions about yourself and let us customize an entrepreneur toolkit for you.

Your free account gets you:

  • Step-by-step guides 
  • Personalized recommendations based on your location and goals
  • Progress tracking 
  • Access to community forums with other women entrepreneurs

It’s never too early or too late to start building the life you want! No matter where you are in this process, we have resources that can help you take the next step or even just figure out what the next step could be. 

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Cook County Small Business Source

Cook County Small Business Source

Virtual or in-person events happening in Cook County with our fellow BSO (Business Support Organizers) to host webinars, summits, workshops, and networking events of free resources.

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1:1 Business Consulting for Entrepreneurs – Book a Free Strategy Session with AAABNA

AAABNA (Austin African American Business Networking Association)

Book a free 30-minute consultation with AAABNA to get personalized guidance on launching, funding, or growing your business. Available to entrepreneurs in the Austin and greater West Side, Chicago region.

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Online Accessibility and Inclusion Toolkit

Recite Me

Learn how to make your website more accessible and inclusive for all users, including those with disabilities or language barriers. This free toolkit offers practical steps to improve design, usability, and legal compliance.

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Business ReMix: Free 4-Week Coaching for Entrepreneurs in Chicago’s West Side

West Side Foward

Are you an entrepreneur on Chicago’s West Side looking to pivot, grow, or relaunch your business? Business ReMix is a free 4-week coaching program that connects you with expert business advisors, strategy tools, and one-on-one mentorship to help you adapt and thrive in today’s economy.

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Affordable Chicago Workspace and Incubator for Makers – ICNC Make City

Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago

Make City, ICNC’s small business incubator, offers affordable workspace, industrial infrastructure, and growth support for entrepreneurs on Chicago’s West Side. Ideal for makers, manufacturers, and startups.

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Operational Support: Employee and Community Preparedness

Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Prepare your business and employees for unexpected immigration-related challenges with essential tools and strategies to maintain operations and protect your workforce.

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Business Resource Hub

Ladies Who Launch

A curated collection of favorite tools and templates from the Ladies Who Launch community, designed to support women and non-binary entrepreneurs at every stage of business.

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The LTNtech Founders Incubator

1871

The LTNtech Founders Incubator is a first-of-its-kind partnership between IHCC and 1871. The mission of the incubator is to create pathways for Latinx and underrepresented entrepreneurs to break into and contribute to the tech and innovation economy while scaling their businesses.

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Business Empowered Program (BEP)

West Side Foward

West Side Forward’s Business Empowered Program (BEP) provides expert guidance, training, and support to entrepreneurs who reside or operate on the west side of Chicago.

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Financial Security: Banking Access & Asset Protection

Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Mexican Consulate, created this guide to help immigrant small business owners protect their business and assets in case of deportation. It includes steps and tools to stay prepared and keep operations running.

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ImmigrantBizHub

Immigrants Rising

A curated hub from Immigrants Rising featuring tools, funding sources, and support for immigrant entrepreneurs at all stages, regardless of documentation status.

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Breedlove Accelerator

YWCA Metro Chicago

The Breedlove Accelerator is a YWCA Metropolitan Chicago program designed to help established women entrepreneurs scale their businesses. It targets founders with 2+ years of experience, $100K+ annual revenue, and who need greater access to capital and resources to grow.

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