All businesses experience growing pains.
Larger companies often turn to outside resources to help them navigate the complexities of building a business. Many small and mid-size firms do not have the financial or human resources that will put them on the right track. The mission of the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center is to strengthen viable small to midsize enterprises throughout the Chicagoland region through a comprehensive process of needs assessment, linkages with the appropriate resources and professional follow-up services. As a core program of the Chamber, the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center positions the Chamber as the recognized and most effective organization that provides business development growth opportunities, advocacy services, access to information and cost control programs to the universe of small businesses. Members may use the ThinkCenter during business hours or book a training session on market research databases.