Chicago Business Center (CBC) at North River Commission
We are here to help you grow your business, from an idea to a second or third location!
¡Te ayudamos a emprender y hacer crecer tu negocio en tu propio idioma!

The Chicago Business Center (CBC) program is an initiative of the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) to provide business licensing assistance and other resources to small businesses at a local level. North River Commission is one of eight business centers in the City of Chicago that help fill the current gap of local business resources, particularly for entrepreneurs in historically underserved locations and populations.
CBC services include assistance with:
- Licensing & permitting
- Financing
- Professional and Specialized Services
- Support for new economies
- Assistance recruiting skilled and qualified labor

Who does the Chicago Business Center serve?
EVERYONE! We are focused on the Northwest Side of Chicago and we work with other CBCs, Chambers of Commerce, and organizations around the city. Call us and we will help you or get you in contact with the right organization.
En North River Commission también hablamos español y ayudamos a personas de cualquier lugar de la ciudad que necesiten ayuda en su idioma.


How do I get help from the Chicago Business Center?
Contact Marisabel Pozo with any questions or to set up an appointment.
Mobile: 312-860-9294
Other Chicago Business Centers
- 135 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
Austin African-American Business Network Association
- 5820 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
Calumet Area Industrial Commission
- 1000 E. 111th St, Chicago, IL 60628
Greater Southwest Development Corporation
- 2601 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL 60629
- 2546 W. Division St, Chicago, IL 60641
Quad Communities Development Corporation
- 4210 S. Berkeley Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
- 4619 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
Important Information and Links
Business Formation and Registration (prior to applying for a Business License) [PDF]
Businesses that are exempt from getting a Chicago Business License [PDF]