The PRCC’s Economic Development Initiatives support small business growth and encourage entrepreneurship by providing bilingual (English and Spanish) business advising, training, licensing, and necessary support at no cost. We are located in Humboldt Park, on the West side of Chicago, and we serve entrepreneurs and small business owners, in any geographical area.
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Business Initiatives department
The PRCC Business Initiatives Department supports small business growth and
encourages entrepreneurship by providing bilingual (English and Spanish) business
advising, training, licensing, and necessary support at no cost.
Contact: [email protected]
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