ABOUT US

The Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center (CEC) works at the intersection of business success and civic engagement. It identifies the region's most promising entrepreneurs and helps them build high-growth, sustainable businesses that serve as platforms for economic development and civic leadership for the Chicagoland area. Since 2003, the CEC has helped our client entrepreneurs secure $268.5 million in revenue, raise $160 million in financing, and create or retain 6,350 jobs. In turn, CEC clients fuel the entrepreneurial ecosystem of our city by mentoring young talent, advising their peers, and joining the CEC "movement" to inspire entrepreneurship in Chicagoland.

What We Do

The Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center (CEC) promotes and grows the startup community in Chicago. The CEC works with innovative and high-growth tech and consumer products companies from startup to growth stage through business advisory services and events that facilitate relationship development and ideas exchange.

Who Supports Us

The CEC is funded through private entities and corporations. It is also supported by numerous budding and successful entrepreneurs, established businesses and academia that recognize the importance of entrepreneurs and the impact the CEC has on the local economy.