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Estamos aquí para enflamar sus ideas y
ayudar con sus succesos.

Centro para el Desarrollo Económico & Emprendimiento

Brindar a los empresarios un conjunto completo de recursos y apoyo para ayudar a convertir las visiones en negocios exitosos.

Which Best Describes You?

Pick a path, and we will show you the programs built for it.

Established Businesses

Training, certifications, and workshops to help you scale.

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Woman & Minority Owned

Certifications and funding that open contract doors.

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Hispanic-Owned Businesses

Recursos, financiamiento y mentoría en español.

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Student Businesses

Curriculum, the Innovation Lab and executives in residence

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What We Help With

Every resource below is free. Most take one conversation to get started.

Funding & Grants

Grants, loans, and capital programs, plus help finding your fit.

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Workshops

Free sessions on funding, marketing and operations.

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Certifications

Get certified and unlock contracts reserved for diverse suppliers.

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Market Research

Know your customers and your competition.

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AI Tools

Which AI tools actually save a small business time.

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Mentorship

Get matched with someone who has solved your problem already.

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Practical guides on funding, certifications, and growth, written by us.

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Affordable, stress-free digital marketing for small business owners who are already wearing too many hats. Founded by Dominican alumni Lexie (’25) and Casey (’25, ’27 MBA), serving the Oak Park businesses that make the community what it is.

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Upcoming workshops and our latest business tips, once a month. No spam.

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