ICNC will be hosting its Annual Boat Cruise aboard the newly-improved Anita Dee II Yacht at Dusable Harbor. Connect with other ICNC companies as we cruise Lake Michigan while enjoying beverages and light refreshments.

           

Go To Market Strategy - Wednesday, June 22

Networking - Successful Catering and Connections - Thursday, June 30

Starting a Food Business - Tuesday, July 5

Preparing Your Company For a Digital Ad Campaign - Tuesday, July 12

ICNC has received funds through TIFWorks 50/50, an employee training reimbursement program issued by the City of Chicago. Applications are currently being accepted. Applicants must be located within the Kinzie Industrial TIF District boundaries. All training must be pre-approved by the City. For more information, contact Hannah Jones at [email protected].

As the Kinzie Corridor companies know, ICNC has been a strong supporter and activist for the construction of a Damen Green Line station at Damen and Lake for many years. Recently, ICNC has moved the effort forward through a series of meetings with government officials and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) to identify funding sources to bring the long-discussed Damen Green Line Station to fruition. For updates on the station progress or to assist with advocacy, contact Hannah Jones at [email protected].

Adam Siegel has been in the business of creating art for over 40 years. After graduating college, he applied for and received both an Illinois Arts Council Grant as well as a prestigious fellowship from the State of Illinois, launching his career in a dramatic fashion. He moved into the ICNC incubator because he wanted to be in a community where professionals were developing their business model and trying to reach a larger audience. He uses his space as a studio and showroom for his paintings and mixed media artwork.

 
Adam recently completed two projects with the Alinea Restaurant Group. One of his large paintings, titled "Boars Head", is in their new restaurant Roister. The other project, called The Progression, was an experimental restaurant that combined dining with art installations and was open for three weeks. He collaborated with Chef Grant Achatz, who gave him complete creative freedom to develop the art works for this project. Read more here.

Every month ICNC hosts a breakfast with 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett Jr. These meetings are an opportunity for area companies to discuss issues they have with crime, infrastructure, zoning, and other like topics. For more information on ICNC's monthly Alderman's meeting, please contact Hannah Jones at [email protected].

ICNC will be celebrating 50 years of helping small businesses grow next year!  We are kicking off the planning of the 50th year anniversary celebrations and would love to have your ideas and energy.  If you are interested in sharing some of your time and ideas with us to help us plan for next year, contact Jennifer Holmes at [email protected].